Ep 4. Two for the Road
- TV-14
- October 11, 1987
- 45 min
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7.2 (613,493)
In this episode of 21 Jump Street season 2, titled Two for the Road, Officers Tom Hanson and Doug Penhall investigate a series of armed robberies targeting tourists in Los Angeles. The case becomes particularly personal for Hanson when he becomes romantically involved with one of the victims, a British tourist named Emily.
As the investigation progresses, Hanson and Penhall begin to suspect that the robberies are being committed by a gang of juvenile delinquents who are traveling through the city on a crime spree. In order to catch the culprits, the officers enlist the help of a local teen named R.J., who has information about the gang's whereabouts.
As they follow the gang across the city, Hanson and Penhall are forced to confront some difficult truths about their own lives. Penhall, who is going through a divorce, finds himself drawn to R.J.'s mother, while Hanson is forced to confront his own feelings about commitment and relationships.
Meanwhile, the situation for Emily becomes increasingly desperate as she becomes more deeply embroiled in the violence of the robbers. Hanson struggles to balance his feelings for Emily with his duties as a police officer, while Penhall tries to support his partner in both his personal and professional life.
In the thrilling conclusion of the episode, Hanson and Penhall face off against the armed gang in a high-stakes showdown that will test their courage and loyalty to each other. As the dust settles, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of their job and the often-violent world they inhabit.
Overall, Two for the Road is a gripping, emotional episode of 21 Jump Street that demonstrates the depth and complexity of the show's characters and themes. With its intense action scenes and heartfelt moments, it is a must-watch for fans of the series.