Undercover High
Follows seven twenty somethings posing as typical students as they embed for a semester at Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. From bullying and the pervasiveness of social media to the struggle to excel in the classroom and navigate evolving social standards, participants discover the challenges and complexities, both new and familiar, facing today's teens.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- A+E Networks
- Reality
Follows seven twenty somethings posing as typical students as they embed for a semester at Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. From bullying and the pervasiveness of social media to the struggle to excel in the classroom and navigate evolving social standards, participants discover the challenges and complexities, both new and familiar, facing today's teens.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Would You Go Back?
Tue, Jan 9, 2018 48 mins
At Highland Park High School, in Topeka, Kansas, administrators are sending seven adults back to high school to gain unique access and perspectives on the issues teenagers face today.
Episode 2
Race to the Finish
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 43 mins
Racial divides are noticed by the undercover adults. The school prepares for Winter Royalty. Lina and brother Jorge rally around Hispanic nominee Emily. Lina talks to the principal about the rape threats posted against her on social media.
Episode 3
At Risk
Tue, Jan 23, 2018 43 mins
New participants Kourtnei and Nikki enter the school. Erin befriends an unmotivated Michelle, while Shane tries to encourage Danii who struggles with depression. Jorge clicks with the popular D'Andre.
Episode 4
Shots Fired
Tue, Jan 30, 2018 42 mins
News of a former students murder rocks the school. The adult participants join school clubs and continue to build relationships with the students. Daniel learns more about Antonio's home life. Adult participant Kourtnei struggles to fit in.
Episode 5
Bullied
Tue, Feb 6, 2018 43 mins
After two months at Highland Park High School, the undercover adults become closer to students battling major life struggles, while a new undercover student named Gloria replaces Kourtnei.
Episode 6
Pregnancy Tests
Tue, Feb 13, 2018 43 mins
The adult participants at Highland Park High School focus on teen pregnancy, sex education, and teen moms.
Episode 7
Stage Fright
Tue, Feb 20, 2018 42 mins
It's time for the show and everyone's nervous. Antonio has to confront his mother and his fears for the future. Meanwhile one contestant gets a scary text message that causes her to go into action.
Episode 8
Undercover in Trouble
Tue, Feb 27, 2018 42 mins
As the school year winds down, the undercover adults delve deeper to uncover the barriers that stand in the way of Highland Park's success, and find students they've made connections with to be caught in cycles of poverty, crime, and troubled home lives.
Episode 9
Busted
Tue, Mar 6, 2018 43 mins
Someone leaks a photo on the Internet with the caption "busted." Suspicion arise but the participants decide to forge ahead and finish the program. Meanwhile, Eli goes to a rap contest against fellow classmates.
Episode 10
You Only Go to Prom Twice
Tue, Mar 13, 2018 42 mins
With a few weeks left to the end of the semester and the social experiment, the participants help students at Highland Park High School prepare for and go to Prom.
Episode 11
Undercover No More
Tue, Mar 20, 2018 43 mins
The school year comes to an end. Meanwhile students are getting suspicious about the "other" kids, so the truth must be told. How will they take it?