22. The Chopper File

Seeing the normally stoic, rule-following Captain embrace the cinematic drama of a helicopter raid is pure joy. It’s a pivotal moment in Holt and Jake's relationship, showing that while Holt is Jake's mentor, Jake is also teaching Holt how to occasionally have a little (very disciplined) fun. The B-Plot: The School Trip from Hell

We can't talk about this episode without mentioning the "Chopper" itself. Jake, fueled by his love for 80s action movies, is thrilled when the investigation requires a helicopter. But it’s Captain Holt who steals the show. To lean into the "cool factor" of the mission, Holt adopts the call sign 22. The Chopper

When Amy and Rosa eventually resort to showing the kids "scary" crime scene photos to keep their attention, it highlights the show's ability to take a mundane situation and turn it into something hilariously inappropriate. Why It Matters Jake, fueled by his love for 80s action

If you ask a Brooklyn Nine-Nine fan to name the moment the show truly hit its stride, you'll hear a lot of votes for the "Halloween Heists" or the "Pontiac Bandit" sagas. But for those of us who love the perfect blend of high-stakes action and workplace absurdity, one episode stands above the rest: Why It Matters If you ask a Brooklyn

The insults traded in this episode are some of the sharpest in the series. Who can forget Holt’s deadpan delivery of, "I thought you were dead, but I see you've managed to find a way to resurface from the underworld" ? "Velvet Thunder"