A new year has begun at Degrassi High. Erica's summer romance is over, but now she may be pregnant and is considering having an abortion. Although Erica's twin sister Heather is strongly against abortion, she finally accepts Erica's decision and offers her support.
Erica decides to keep the pregnancy a secret, only telling Heather about it. She also decides to have an abortion; Heather disapproves of this, and this difference could tear the twins apart.
When Michelle's parents split up, she is forced to choose between them, which proves to be a difficult decision. Erica's abortion wasn't easy for her, and now someone at Degrassi is trying to make things even tougher.
Arthur develops a crush on Caitlin and begins to daydream about going out with her. Meanwhile, Caitlin accepts Claude's invitation to the movies, even though she has a date with Joey for the same night.
With Lucy behind the camera, the Zits (Joey, Snake and Wheels) make a nonsexist rock video. Caitlin and Joey learn that breaking up is hard to do. The hate campaign against Erica escalates, and she learns that Liz is the one who has been harassing her because of her abortion.
