Michael Bacall

Wallace issues an ultimatum to an upbeat Scott: break up with his high school girlfriend before his date with Ramona, or Wallace will tell her.

Two undercover cops in high school attempt to justify the ethics of dating students to maintain their cover while lying in bed at night.

In a moment of high-stakes vulnerability, Jenko reveals he has been offered a football scholarship that would end their partnership, prompting Schmidt to confess his own deep-seated insecurities and history of failure. The scene explores the tension between individual ambition and the bond of friendship as both characters confront their fears of the future.

Schmidt performs a dramatic Shakespearean monologue for his drama class, attempting to prove his acting range while undercover.

Scott awkwardly attempts to ask out Ramona, his literal dream girl, while she tries to get him to sign for a delivery package.

Two rookie cops prepare for an undercover assignment at a high school, reflecting on their past social hierarchies and the chance to do it better.

Schmidt visits Maya to confess his true identity and personal insecurities after his undercover mission falls apart. He reveals his actual age and the fact that he was a virgin, seeking forgiveness and a sense of maturity, while Maya grapples with the absurdity of his lies.

Deputy Chief Hardy delivers a meta-commentary warning to Schmidt and Jenko about the dangers of their new assignment and the pressure of repeating their past success. He uses his own failed partnership with Celine Dion as a cautionary tale about ego, resentment, and the inevitable 'unraveling' of a duo.

Captain Dicks delivers a briefing to new recruits, satirizing the angry police captain trope while outlining the dangers of drugs in high schools.

Schmidt awkwardly calls his high school crush Molly to invite her to a party, leading to a vulnerable yet clumsy exchange about their parents.

Scott and Ramona navigate an awkward first date through the snow, discussing past relationships and Scott's living situation.