Ray of Light (1) is the thirty-third episode and part of the spring block of Season 12 of Degrassi. It aired on March 1, 2013.
Main Plot[]
Eli tries to get over finding Cam's body by playing video games with Mo and Jake, but Fiona and Clare convince him to stop and help edit a video yearbook. All goes well until he finds some footage of Cam among the mix and remembers what he saw. In attempt to get over his troubles, he goes to a secret party with Mo and Jake and takes MDMA given to him by Talia.
Sub Plot[]
Jenna helps Connor pick up his books and kisses him on the cheek, after Luke insults him and says Jenna would never talk to him. Later, Connor thanks Jenna by buying her flowers and asks her on a date. At first she says no but after some convincing from Connor, she says yes. They go to "space" for their date and Jenna begins to like Connor more. The two share a kiss, which turned out to be Connor's first.
Third Plot[]
Katie may think she's gotten over everything that happened in Vegas, but when the male manager of Little Miss Steaks takes a liking to Maya's music, Katie assumes that he's looking for more from her little sister. Her reaction shocks Maya, Tristan and Tori, making them wonder what really happened to Katie on her trip.
- The title of this episode is named after the song "Ray of Light" by Madonna.
- This is the second time we see Eli's therapist, Dr. Weston. Her first appearance was in Don't Panic (1).
- The first appearance of Talia.
- Dylan Everett has been removed from the credits, but is credited as a guest star.
- This episode marks the beginning of Connor and Jenna's Relationship.
- Luke appears with a new hairstyle.
- Mo is the third person to say "ho". The first was Darcy and the second was Johnny.
- Some parts in the video yearbook are taken from behind the scenes material. An example is the one where Clare and Alli are laughing in front of the school, which is taken from the out-of-character introduction in a behind the scenes clip of the season 12 opening sequence.
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Craig Arnold as Luke Baker
- Shanice Banton as Marisol Lewis
- Munro Chambers as Eli Goldsworthy
- Annie Clark as Fiona Coyne
- Jahmil French as Dave Turner (video only)
- Ricardo Hoyos as Zig Novak (video only)
- Demetrius Joyette as Mike Dallas
- Justin Kelly as Jake Martin
- Jacob Neayem as Mo Mashkour
- Lyle O'Donohoe as Tristan Milligan
- Aislinn Paul as Clare Edwards
- Cristine Prosperi as Imogen Moreno
- Chloe Rose as Katie Matlin
- AJ Saudin as Connor DeLaurier
- Olivia Scriven as Maya Matlin
- Melinda Shankar as Alli Bhandari
- Alex Steele as Tori Santamaria
- Jessica Tyler as Jenna Middleton
Guest Starring
- Dylan Everett as Campbell Saunders (video only)
Supporting Cast
- Corina Bizim as Talia
- Liam Green as Damon (video only)
- Rahnuma Panthaky as Dr. Weston
- Andrew Martin Priestman as Cute guy/Greg
Absences