Ep 17. Don't You Want Me Part 1

In season 6, episode 17 of Degrassi titled "Don't You Want Me Part 1," we see tensions rise between best friends Manny and Emma. The two are both interested in the same guy, Peter, causing a rift in their friendship. Manny goes on a date with Peter and things seem to be going well until he invites her to his house, where she discovers that he lives with his father, who also happens to be the school's principal.

Meanwhile, Emma struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Peter. She knows that pursuing him would hurt Manny, but she can't shake the feeling that she might be missing out on something if she doesn't try. To make matters worse, her ex-boyfriend Sean returns to town and starts showing interest in her again.

As the tension between Manny and Emma mounts, the two girls begin to distance themselves from each other. Manny starts spending more time with Peter, while Emma hangs out with Sean. Their friends try to intervene and get them to talk to each other, but their efforts are in vain.

Things come to a head at a winter dance, where both girls show up with their respective love interests. Peter and Manny are crowned king and queen of the dance, adding to Emma's jealousy and frustration. Meanwhile, Sean confronts Emma about her feelings for Peter, and she finally admits that she is attracted to him.

The episode ends with Manny and Peter leaving the dance together, while Emma watches them from a distance. It's clear that their friendship is on shaky ground, and it remains to be seen whether they'll be able to patch things up or if their relationship is destined to fall apart.

Overall, "Don't You Want Me Part 1" is an intense and emotional episode that explores the complicated nature of teenage friendships and relationships. With strong acting and compelling storytelling, it's a standout episode in a series that has never shied away from tackling tough issues.