Martin Meets the Pirates: Martin can't believe the Pirates of Boulton Ave. want him as area lieutenant for their expansion to Degrassi Street—they're the toughest gang around! But he's not sure that he's that tough. While Martin wrestles with his conscience, the Pirates begin their campaign with Pete and Melanie's carwarsh. For a cut of the profits—say 100%—they'll make sure nothing happens to the business. But Pete's not taking it, and tries desperately to rally the neighborhood to save Degrassi Street, as the time to make the payment gets nearer. While tucking in a lot of information about running a business, Martin Meets the Pirates, with its climatic showdown, is squarely in the tradition of the good old-fashioned adventure.

Connie Goes to Court: When the kids in her class think that Connie stole $5, she is taken to court. With Pete as her lawyer, she never has a chance to explain what really happened. She is let off the hook, though for all the wrong reasons.