Ep 1. #SquadGoals

In the season 2 premiere of Degrassi: Next Class, titled "#SquadGoals," the students return to school after a summer that changed everything. Maya struggles with the aftermath of her depression and must deal with a possible setback. Meanwhile, Zig is trying to become a better person but struggles with temptation when he gets involved with a gang. Frankie is determined to get her name on the "clique board" of the most popular girls in school, but discovers that the squad may not be what she thought it was. The episode also touches on a social media trend that's popular among the students, which allows them to rate their peers' appearances using hashtags. This leads to drama and conflict among the group of friends as they all deal with their own insecurities and desires for acceptance. As always, the show doesn't shy away from tackling tough issues and providing a platform for important conversations. Fans of the series will be excited to see what kind of challenges and growth the characters will face in the new season.