[s2e14] Let's Go To The Hop • Top & Quick

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.

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

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

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.

It was written by Matt Weitzman and Mike Barker , and directed by Glen Hill . Critical Reception The plot kicks off when a Colombian drug

Peter’s undercover persona is a clear parody of 1950s "cool guy" archetypes like Fonzie from Happy Days or characters from Grease .

Fans often cite this as one of the definitive episodes of early Family Guy due to its balance of plot-driven humor and classic cutaway gags. It currently holds an on IMDb , with reviewers from sites like IGN praising Peter's "teenager" antics as a highlight of the season. His mission is to convince the kids that

"" is the 14th episode of the second season of the animated series Family Guy , originally airing on April 11, 2000. It is well-known for its satire of high school drug tropes and its elaborate musical numbers. Episode Summary