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Super Troopers 2 (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2018 · 99 min · English
Echo score 48
JustWatch #1,459 18
Starring
Brian Cox, Lynda Carter, Jim Gaffigan, Damon Wayans Jr., Emmanuelle Chriqui, Paul Walter Hauser
Budget
$13.5M

With international tensions rising along the U.S.-Canada border, the Super Troopers are back for a new mission. Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit, and Farva reunite to set up a new Highway Patrol station in a disputed territory. Their presence quickly leads to a series of chaotic and hilarious incidents, as the troopers struggle to maintain order while indulging in their trademark brand of outrageous behavior, often blurring the lines between law enforcement and pure lunacy.

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On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Super Troopers 2
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Super Troopers 2 (2018)

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Super Troopers 2 Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Super Troopers 2 (2018) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Years After the First Film

    Several years have passed since the events of the initial film. The officers from the Spurbury Police Department are now without jobs after a tragic ride-along that resulted in the death of their colleague, Fred Savage.

    Where
    Spurbury

  2. Life After Law Enforcement

    Farva has transitioned from being a patrolman to a construction supervisor, overseeing Mac and Rabbit. Meanwhile, Thorny has taken a job in logging, while Foster is living with his girlfriend, who used to be the police chief.

  3. Call from Captain O'Hagen

    Mac receives an unexpected call from their former commander, Captain O'Hagen. He invites the team for a fishing trip in Canada, reigniting the hope of resuming their former roles.

    Where
    Canada

  4. Meeting the Governor

    Upon their arrival in Canada, the team meets Governor Jessman, who reveals the real purpose of their gathering. She informs them about territory transfers that are up for grabs and offers the group a chance to rejoin the police force.

    Where
    Canada

  5. Reception with the Locals

    At a lively reception, the team encounters Mayor Guy Le Franc and Genevieve Aubois, an undercover officer posing as a cultural attaché. The atmosphere is tense, as the townsfolk are less than welcoming towards the newcomers.

    Where
    Canada

  6. First Day of Patrol

    The following day, Foster and Mac join Canadian Mounties for a patrol, which leads to a chaotic visit to Le Franc's strip club. Their integration into the community is filled with unexpected challenges and confrontations.

    Where
    Le Franc's Strip Club, Canada

  7. Metric Road Sign Conversion

    Meanwhile, Thorny and Rabbit are tasked with converting metric road signs to American equivalents. This laborious job leads them to meet various Canadian Mounties amid their humorous struggles.

    Where
    Canada

  8. Discovery of Drug Influence

    During their adjustments, Thorny and Rabbit stumble upon children under the influence of drugs. Their discovery leads them to an abandoned lake house filled with counterfeit items, escalating the urgency of their work.

    Where
    Lake House, Canada

  9. Canadian Prank Gone Wrong

    In a hilarious twist, Canadian Mounties prank the Vermont State Troopers by releasing a bear into their station. This act triggers a series of retaliatory actions by the officers, creating chaos and confusion.

    Where
    Vermont State Troopers' Station

  10. Investigating the Drug Operation

    As they engage in their new roles, they uncover a drug operation linked to a smuggling ring. Their investigation reveals strategically placed items by unknown parties, aimed at hindering the territory turnover.

  11. Romantic Twist Revealed

    While navigating through chaos, Rabbit develops a connection with Genevieve, only for her true agenda to surface when her undercover identity is exposed. The relationships complicate their mission further.

  12. Climactic Confrontation

    The Vermont State Troopers, now allied with the Mounties, engage in a climactic confrontation against Le Franc and his crew. Together, they work to save Rabbit and Genevieve, overcoming the odds in a high-stakes showdown.

    Where
    Canada

  13. Governor's Commendation

    After successfully resolving the crisis, the Governor congratulates the team for their efforts. However, the underlying rivalry between the Canadian Mounties and the Vermont officers resurfaces, leading to a comedic brawl.

    Where
    Press Conference, Canada

  14. Mid-Credits Scene - Fred Savage

    In a humorous mid-credits scene, footage recounts the tragic ride-along involving Fred Savage. The footage comically illustrates his disastrous attempt to rescue a cat, injecting more laughter into the film's conclusion.

  15. Post-Credits Scene - Farva's Misfortune

    In a wacky post-credits scene, Farva's misadventures continue as he consumes a smoothie made from his own pinky toe. This bizarre result of a lost bet with Rabbit leaves the audience in stitches.

Last updated: November 03, 2024 at 13:48

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Timeline questions answered

Super Troopers 2 Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Super Troopers 2 (2018): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why were the Super Troopers no longer working as police officers?

The Super Troopers lost their jobs after a tragic ride-along incident that resulted in the death of their colleague Fred Savage. This event occurred several years after the first film and forced the officers to find other work, Farva became a construction supervisor, Thorny took a job in logging, and Foster moved in with his girlfriend.

  • fred savage
  • ride-along
  • fired
  • police jobs
Q2

Why did Governor Jessman summon the Super Troopers to Canada?

Governor Jessman called the team to Canada under the pretense of a fishing trip, but the real purpose was to offer them a chance to rejoin the police force. A recent land survey indicated that territory originally designated for the U.S. was now being transferred, and she needed officers to establish a new police department to facilitate the transition.

  • governor jessman
  • canada
  • territory
  • police department
Q3

Who is Genevieve Aubois really?

Genevieve Aubois, introduced as a cultural attaché, is actually an undercover officer named Andrea Spooner working for the Ontario Provincial Police. She was embedded in the town to investigate criminal activity while maintaining her cover throughout the chaotic events.

  • genevieve aubois
  • andrea spooner
  • undercover
  • ontario provincial police
Q4

Why did the Canadian Mounties release a bear at the Vermont State Troopers station?

The Canadian Mounties played a prank on the Vermont State Troopers by releasing a bear into their station. This prank escalated the rivalry between the two groups and triggered a retaliatory chain of events, including the American officers kidnapping a Mountie.

  • bear
  • prank
  • mounties
  • rivalry
Q5

Why did the Super Troopers impersonate Canadian Mounties?

After the bear prank escalated tensions, the Super Troopers donned Mountie uniforms to infiltrate and undermine their Canadian rivals. However, Mayor Le Franc warned them that impersonating officers was a serious offense that could jeopardize their chances of keeping the disputed territory.

  • impersonate
  • mountie uniforms
  • crime
  • territory
Q6

What drug operation did the Super Troopers uncover?

While investigating, Thorny and Rabbit discovered children under the influence of drugs at an abandoned lake house filled with counterfeit items. The investigation revealed a drug smuggling ring with valuable items strategically placed by unknown parties to hinder the U.S. territory turnover.

  • drugs
  • counterfeit
  • smuggling ring
  • lake house
Q7

What is the disputed territory in Super Troopers 2 about?

A land survey indicated that territory originally designated for the U.S. was now up for grabs between the U.S. and Canada. Canada agreed to hand over the land, and the Governor needed American officers to establish a police department to facilitate the peaceful transition.

  • territory
  • border
  • land survey
  • u.s. canada
Q8

Why was Fred Savage in Super Troopers 2?

Fred Savage appeared in a humorous mid-credits scene that revisited the tragic ride-along from the first film. The footage comically shows his disastrous attempt to rescue a cat, turning the serious event from the original movie into a comedic punchline.

  • fred savage
  • mid-credits
  • ride-along
  • cat
Q9

What happened to Farva's pinky toe in the post-credits scene?

In the post-credits scene, Farva is seen drinking a smoothie made with his own pinky toe. This bizarre outcome resulted from a lost bet with Rabbit during the film's events, continuing the movie's absurd comedic tone.

  • farva
  • pinky toe
  • smoothie
  • post-credits
Q10

Why did the Mounties and Super Troopers fight at the press conference?

After the Governor congratulated everyone for resolving the crisis, the underlying rivalry between the Canadian Mounties and Vermont State Troopers resurfaced. The tensions boiled over, leading to a comedic brawl between the two groups at the press conference.

  • brawl
  • press conference
  • rivalry
  • mounties
Q11

What was Mayor Le Franc's role in the crime?

Mayor Guy Le Franc, a former hockey player, was revealed to be involved in the criminal operation. He led the crew that the Super Troopers and Mounties ultimately confronted in the climactic showdown, attempting to thwart the territory transfer through his smuggling activities.

  • mayor le franc
  • villain
  • hockey player
  • smuggling

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  • goofy
  • slapstick
  • raucous
  • irreverent
  • lighthearted
  • chaotic
  • Tone: light, irreverent
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically follow a group of incompetent but well-meaning professionals as they are tasked with a straightforward mission. Their journey is a series of improvised schemes, internal rivalries, and slapstick mishaps that undermine their official duties, often culminating in an unlikely victory that validates their unorthodox methods.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on character-based humor within a professional setting, a light and irreverent tone, and a fast pace driven by chaotic incidents rather than deep plotting. The emotional core is camaraderie, not drama.

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1949
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1990
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2016
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1989

Low-Stakes Crime Capers similar to Super Troopers 2

Playful investigations where the hijacks are more important than the crime. Fans of Super Troopers 2 will enjoy these comedies that mix crime-solving with pure silliness. Discover movies where bumbling characters tackle a mystery, with the focus on pranks and friendship rather than gritty drama or high tension.

  • playful
  • lighthearted
  • goofy
  • irreverent
  • slapstick
  • mischievous
  • Tone: light, playful
  • Pacing: fast, incident-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a simple crime or mission that brings a team together. The plot unfolds linearly through a series of comedic set pieces, pranks, and minor confrontations. The actual criminal element is secondary to the opportunity it provides for the characters to engage in their trademark humorous behavior.

Why they belong together: These films share a specific mix: a crime-based plot framework executed with a light tone and fast pacing. The focus is on playful character dynamics and humorous incidents, resulting in a straightforward, enjoyable experience without heavy emotional weight or genuine suspense.

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Once Upon a Crime...

1992
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Small Time Crooks

2000
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2014
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1999
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1947
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1963
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