Ep 12. 16 Blown to 35

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In 16 Blown to 35, the team goes undercover in a high school to investigate a rash of bank robberies - all of which have been perpetrated by senior citizens. When a retired master thief named Adam Thompson (played by Jerry Hardin) is released from prison, he begins assembling a team of elderly criminals to pull off a series of heists across the city. Hanson and Penhall find themselves posing as students in his granddaughter's school, while Hoffs takes a job at the retirement home where Thompson and his accomplices live.

As they gather information, the team realizes that the robbers are using a chemical compound to create a diversion - one that makes them appear drugged and helpless, giving them an alibi as the police arrive. Thompson tells his crew that the plan is to hit a bank on the same day as a major city event, when all the law enforcement will be distracted. Hanson and Penhall try to intervene and prevent the heist, but they are caught in the crossfire when the other seniors find out their true identities.

Meanwhile, Hoffs works to gain the trust of Thompson and his associates by pretending to be a nurse. She learns that Thompson is motivated by a desire to provide for his ailing wife, who is in a wheelchair. Hoffs sympathizes with his situation, but she realizes that there are other ways to get help than robbing banks. She tries to persuade Thompson to turn himself in, but he is obstinate - until he sees the news of the botched robbery on TV.

The show explores themes of aging, crime, and the bonds of family. Thompson's granddaughter is portrayed sympathetically, even as she realizes that her beloved grandfather is breaking the law. Hanson and Penhall are once again shown struggling with their own youthful insecurity - they are not quite "cool" enough to fit in with the high school students, but they are also too old to be taken seriously by the senior citizens.

As always, 21 Jump Street raises important questions about policing, justice, and social issues. The show is notable for its willingness to tackle controversial topics in a thoughtful and nuanced way, while also delivering plenty of action and suspense. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this episode, which showcases the talents of the cast and crew alike.