Turned Out (2)

Turned Out (2) is the eighth episode of Season 5 of Degrassi: The Next Generation. It aired on November 7, 2005 in Canada and on December 2, 2005 in the United States.

Plotline[]

Primary[]

J.T. realizes that drug dealing isn't a one time thing, and as his world comes crashing down, will he do something drastic? He eventually overdoses on the drugs and almost dies. Jay saves his life and calls 911. He wakes up in the hospital with Liberty there. She tells him that she's giving the baby up for adoption and he starts to cry, telling her that he screwed up, and to not take it out on the baby. Liberty tells J.T. they both screwed up.

Secondary[]

Snake feels as though he is the only middle aged man in the world who has not yet lived his life to the fullest. Snake's wife, Spike is confused about his behavior; however, Ms. Hatzilakos begins to like what she sees.

Overview[]

J.T. has realized that drug dealing isn't a one time thing so when his world comes crashing down, will he do something drastic? Elsewhere, Snake feels as though he is the only middle aged man in the world whose life is not fulfilled and his wife, Spike, is confused. Ms. Hatzilakos, however, begins to like what she sees.

Cast[]

Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)

Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt
Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke
Melissa DiMarco as Daphne Hatzilakos
Jake Epstein as Craig Manning
Jake Goldsbie as Toby Isaacs
Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
Mike Lobel as Jay Hogart
Pat Mastroianni as Joey Jeremiah
Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
Amanda Stepto as Christine Nelson

Supporting Cast

David Bolt as Mr. McKay
Nicola Correia Damude as Diane
Arlene Duncan as Mrs. Van Zandt
Roy Lewis as Harold Van Zandt
Paul Robbins as Aaron
Mark Wilson as Landlord

Absences

Music[]

"Bottles and Hearts" by Latefallen - Heard when J.T. overdoses and passes out.
"Back In Place" by Latefallen
"Love Never Fails" by Acid Hicks
"Satellite" by The Premiums
"Watch What You Whisper" by Sleeper Set Sail

Quotes[]

J.T: "I lost my girl, I lost my best friend, I lost my job, and my... my family. Now I'm probably going to jail."
Jay: "Bummer times. At least there's a party."
Liberty: "J.T., did you try to kill yourself?"

Trivia[]

The scene where J.T. consumes on the oxycodone, is used in Ryan Cooley's montage for the season 6 opening credits.
This episode is named after the song "Turned Out" by the Rollins Band.
This is Spike Nelson's 100th appearance.
This episode marks the end of J.T. and Liberty’s second and final relationship.

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Season Five Episodes

Venus (1) • Venus (2) • Death of a Disco Dancer • Foolin' • Weddings, Parties, Anything • I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For • Turned Out (1) • Turned Out (2) • Tell It to My Heart • Redemption Song • The Lexicon of Love (1) • The Lexicon of Love (2) • Together Forever • I Against I • Our Lips Are Sealed (1) • Our Lips Are Sealed (2) • Total Eclipse Of The Heart • High Fidelity (1) • High Fidelity (2)