Ep 8. Tell It to My Heart

In Degrassi season 5 episode 8, titled "Tell It to My Heart," the students of Degrassi Community School deal with various relationship issues and confront their emotions. The episode begins with Paige struggling to move on from her ex-boyfriend, Spinner. She seeks advice from her friend, Hazel, who encourages her to tell Spinner how she feels. Spinner, however, is now dating Paige's former best friend, Terri, which complicates things even further.

Meanwhile, Ellie is dealing with her own relationship problems. She is conflicted about her feelings for Marco, who is openly gay, and finds herself struggling with her own sexual identity. Ellie confides in her friend, Craig, who tries to help her sort out her feelings.

Jimmy, who is now dating Ashley, is dealing with the aftermath of his break-up with Hazel. He is trying to move on, but still has feelings for her and doesn't want to hurt Ashley. Hazel, however, has her sights set on a new guy, and Jimmy is left feeling jealous and confused.

Throughout the episode, the students of Degrassi also take part in a school dance where they are forced to confront their emotions and feelings head-on. Paige and Spinner have a heart-to-heart conversation, where they both admit their feelings for each other and try to figure out what the future holds. Meanwhile, Ellie confronts Marco about her feelings for him and the two share a vulnerable and emotional moment.

The dance also brings out the worst in some of the characters, as jealousy and insecurity lead to drama and tension. Ashley, who is still dealing with the aftermath of her affair with Craig, struggles to keep her relationship with Jimmy intact, as Craig continues to interfere in their lives.

Overall, Degrassi season 5 episode 8 is a powerful and emotional exploration of teenage emotions and relationships. It showcases the struggles that many teenagers face when dealing with love, heartbreak, and their own sexual identity. The episode is filled with complex and relatable characters and provides a poignant look into the often-turbulent world of high school.