[s12e1] Come As You Are: Part 1 -

In (Season 12, Episode 1) of Degrassi: The Next Generation , the students return from winter break to find several major changes at the school, including a new uniform-free policy and the introduction of the Toronto Ice Hounds junior hockey team. Plot Overview

This episode marked the debut of several significant characters who became central to the Season 12 storylines:

Clare Edwards is eager to rekindle her relationship with Eli Goldsworthy after their kiss at the end of the previous season, but she begins to fear that his feelings for her might not be mutual. Cast Introductions [S12E1] Come as You Are: Part 1

Drew Torres plans to break up with Katie Matlin—who has just returned from rehab—so he can finally date Bianca DeSousa. To avoid hurting her further, he panics and invents a fake girl named "Courtney" as his reason for the split.

(Sarah Fisher) – A perky and religiously conservative new student. In (Season 12, Episode 1) of Degrassi: The

(Demetrius Joyette) – Captain of the Ice Hounds.

Featured tracks include Up All Night by One Direction and Better by K'Naan. To help you find more specific details, please Character arcs for the new Ice Hounds players. The production history or critical reception of Season 12. To avoid hurting her further, he panics and

(Craig Arnold) – Becky's brother and a member of the hockey team. Episode Details Original Air Date: July 16, 2012.