Written by Jonathan Lemkin
Directed by Bill Corcoran
Airdate: September 27, 1987
Guest Stars: Josh Richman (Ronnie); Renee Jones (Darlene); Bruce A. Young (Sgt. James Adabo)
A drug related killing at one of the city's most dangerous High Schools sends the Jump Street Unit into action with Hanson going undercover at the school to investigate the drug ring, Penhall goes on patrol with a veteran cop in the crime ridden Piedmont region, while Hoffs works with the victim's girlfriend Darlene.
At the school, Depp's in full Donnie Brasco mode as he befriends Ronnie, a key operator in the school's drug trade. Penhall's having a Serpico moment as he observes the corrupt methods of Sgt. Adabo, who pushes a suspect off a roof at one point, thinking Training Day. Hoffs gets a taste of Darlene's sad, chaotic life.
Penhall goes to Fuller about the corruption he's witnessing, ending the first part of the story. "Besieged" is a busy episode, giving everyone something to do, except Ioki. The story depicts the prevalence of drugs and urban decay, making this a grittier entry in the series.
Final Report: B
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