Recap / Degrassi Junior High Season 3 Ep 14 Black And White

Degrassi Junior High Season 3, Episode 14: Black & White

Original Airdate: February 20, 1989
Written by: Yan Moore
Directed by: John Bertram

Summary:

B.L.T is called a "dumb n-word" by a white upperclassman student when leaving science class, causing B.L.T to fight him. Not only that, but Michelle's parents aren't too keen on having a black guy go to the dance with her. Meanwhile, Spike's babysitter moves to Vancouver, forcing her to try and find a job. When Liz recommends the Mr. Franks restaurant after she noticed they were looking for a busboy, she makes an appointment, but when she actually goes to the restaurant, the manager taunts her hairstyle and refuses to hire her.

Tropes:

• One-Scene Wonder: Spike vs. Don, the manager of the diner and not in the good way. The way Don unnecessarily insults Spike while another guy near him sits and grins got on a lot of people's nerves.
• Wham Line: The guy calling BLT the N-word.