Two-Part Degrassi Season Five Finale Premieres Friday, June 2 as Lead-In to

The Premiere of The N's New Series Beyond The Break

The-N.com to Sneak Peek The Highly Anticipated Finale on Friday, June 2

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NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Degrassi seniors are graduating and the halls are brimming with break-ups, hook-ups and reunions – all before the final school bell rings. The N, the nighttime network for teens, premieres a special two-part, season five finale of the hit drama Degrassi: The Next Generation Friday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. (ET). The second part, which marks the series' 100th episode featuring the first-ever graduation, premieres Friday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. (ET). Degrassi airs regularly on The N every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (ET).

"Graduation is a huge milestone in all teen's lives, and we couldn't be more excited to bring this highly anticipated finale to the millions of Degrassi fans who have been waiting to see the outcome of this season," says Sarah Lindman, Vice President, Production & Programming, The N.

Part one of the finale will air Friday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. (ET), preceding the premiere of The N's new series Beyond the Break (8:30 p.m. ET). In the episode, "High Fidelity, Part One," it's the end of another school year and Darcy's faith in her boyfriend, Spinner, is being put to the test as she grapples with the harsh reality of teen romance – jealousy and trust. Spinner isn't exactly forthright about his sexual history and opts to leave Darcy in the dark about the truth. But when Darcy finds out about Spinner's past sexual escapades, she will have to make the decision whether to forgive and forget.

In "High Fidelity, Part Two," premiering Friday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. (ET), graduation wouldn't be complete without some old couples reuniting. Spinner, reeling from his recent break-up with Darcy, considers reconnecting with someone from his past. Meanwhile, Darcy regrets her fight with Spinner and pines for his attention in hopes of mending their relationship.

On Friday, June 2, The N will sneak peek an exclusive, one-minute Degrassi clip at 8:25 p.m. (ET) at http://www.the-n.com, highlighting upcoming story lines and key moments in support of the Degrassi season five finale.