21 Jump Street: S5E22: "Second Chances"

Written by Jim Brown

Directed by Steven Williams

Airdate: April 27, 1991

Guest Star: Martin Cummins (Nick)

"Second Chances" was the final episode of 21 Jump Street. 

Hoffs volunteers for the "Second Chances" program which helps rehabilitate students with a record. When Nick, one of her former students, is suspected of leading a car theft ring, she takes a renewed interest in the case. She finds Nick's shop class is indeed involved in car theft (recalling a first season episode) but his involvement is peripheral. 

Hoffs begins to mentor Nick again, offering advice on school and jobs - he's unhappy working at the fast-food joint. Eventually, a scheme is hatched to break up the ring that's led by the "Auto Class" teacher. There's some decent action for the climax and Nick even saves Hoffs from a crowbar attack! Mac provided backup throughout the case, according to IMDB his brown jacket was worn by Hanson for an earlier episode.

Steven Williams directed the episode, providing a neo-noir flavor to the visual style. 

While the final season of the series lacked the ambition of previous ones, all the episodes were decent. Rehabilitation as a theme for the final episode seemed appropriate, ending the series on an understated, but graceful note. 

Thanks for reading these! I plan to keep making the occasional post that will reflect on 21 Jump Street and its place in television history. And I want to write the obligatory "Top Ten Episode" listicle. Star Tuned!