[s2e1] When Doves Cry: Part 1 -

: The episode introduces Craig Manning (played by Jake Epstein), a new student with a passion for photography. He is revealed to be the stepson of Joey Jeremiah , a legacy character from the original Degrassi Junior High series.

"" is the season two premiere of the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation . It originally aired on September 29, 2002. Plot Overview [S2E1] When Doves Cry: Part 1

: After finding Craig's "The Perfect Family" photo album and realizing he has been visiting Joey, Albert brutally beats Craig, smashing his camera in the process. The episode ends on a cliffhanger with a shot of the shattered camera and Craig crying. Subplots : : The episode introduces Craig Manning (played by

struggles with a loss of popularity and animosity from her peers following a disastrous party before summer break. It originally aired on September 29, 2002

attempts to move on from middle-school girls by asking out Paige Michalchuk , who is older and initially uninterested. Critical Reception and Impact

The episode is frequently cited by fans on platforms like Reddit and Fandom as one of the most intense and memorable premieres of the series for its raw portrayal of domestic abuse.