[s2e14] Let's Go To The — Hop
The plot kicks off when a Colombian drug cartel plane crashes in , scattering hallucinogenic toads throughout the town. These toads become a craze at James Woods High School, where students begin "licking" them to get high.
The episode features one of the show’s most famous musical sequences, where Peter leads the school in a rendition of Shipoopi from The Music Man . [S2E14] Let's Go to the Hop
Peter’s undercover persona is a clear parody of 1950s "cool guy" archetypes like Fonzie from Happy Days or characters from Grease . The plot kicks off when a Colombian drug
To protect his children, goes undercover at the high school as " Lando Griffin ," a cool new student wearing a leather jacket. His mission is to convince the kids that toad-licking isn't cool. However, Peter becomes too invested in his popularity, eventually becoming the most beloved kid in school and the "king" of the upcoming winter hop. Key Highlights & Trivia Peter’s undercover persona is a clear parody of
It was written by Matt Weitzman and Mike Barker , and directed by Glen Hill . Critical Reception
The episode parodies heavy-handed anti-drug PSA films from the 1970s and 80s, specifically those that suggested bizarre new trends were sweeping through schools.