The Copperhead

In this episode of "21st Precinct," Captain Frank Kennelly and his team respond to a report of a missing boy, 14-year-old Eddie Campton, who hasn't returned home after a fight with his mother. The tension escalates as it’s revealed that Eddie brought home a copperhead snake from summer camp, which he claims has escaped in their apartment building's basement. As Eddie's mother grows increasingly worried about her son's safety—and the potential danger posed by the snake—the police undertake a frantic search, coordinating efforts across multiple precincts. Ultimately, after Eddie is located reading a comic book in the park, he reluctantly reveals the snake's location, sparking a tense discussion about whether to kill the snake or attempt to capture it. The episode highlights the challenges faced by the police in managing not only the missing persons case but also the unexpected complications of a venomous animal on the loose in New York City.