Ep 17. Champagne High

In the seventeenth episode of the second season of 21 Jump Street named "Champagne High," the plot revolves around the investigation of the team on a drug cartel that supplies the reputed high school of the area. This episode follows the undercover work of officers Hanson and Penhall who are sent to Brighton High to gain an inside view of the drug-dealing activities and their impact on the students' lives.

The episode starts with Hanson and Penhall preparing for their assignment as they land in Brighton High, assigned to work on the campus to uncover a drug ring. However, their mission gets complicated when they realize that the drug dealer is using his family members as their mules to supply drugs to the students, making it difficult to identify the ring's head. Both officers have to be cautious, as they don't want to alert the drug dealer ahead of time. Therefore, both Hanson and Penhall begin to observe their classmates and the school community, slowly picking up pieces of information to fit them into the bigger puzzle.

Their efforts lead them to a wealthy student named Greg, who's throwing a champagne party at his high-rise apartment and is the ring's prime customer. Hanson and Penhall go to the party, and during the party, Greg introduces them to his father, a ranch owner who's wealthy. During the conversation, they discover that the father is unaware of his son's behavior and is considering opening a clean rehab center to counter the rampant drug abuse on his ranch or within the region.

As they continue to keep a close eye on the drug network, Hanson and Penhall have a breakthrough after discovering the identity of the cartel's head-this knowledge coming from a dejected schoolgirl who bears witness to the negative consequences of the drug operation. The officers then take this evidence to their captain and get permission to bust the drug cartel. Later, they work closely with the police and other school officials to stage a raid on the champagne party, and during the raid, they take down the cartel network.

Overall, the episode "Champagne High" depicts the serious nature of the drug epidemic in high school and society as a whole and how often those dealing drugs often go undetected. The undercover police work by Hanson and Penhall showcases how law enforcement infiltrates student networks to identify criminal activity and protect lives. This episode shows the extent to which police go to keep the community free of drugs and save future generations. "Champagne High," as a whole, highlights the dangers of drug cartels and their hold on innocent children, and how crucial it is to have people willing to take on the challenge of confronting the situation directly.