"brooklyn - Nine-nine" Captain Peralta(2015)

The episode centers on the rare arrival of Jake’s estranged father, Roger Peralta, a commercial airline pilot. While Jake is desperate for a "movie-perfect" father-son bonding experience, Charles Boyle remains skeptical of Roger's sudden change of heart.

Charles Boyle is the only one who doesn't buy Roger’s "reformed dad" act. He spends the episode trying to protect Jake from inevitable disappointment, leading to a "Battle of the Dads" dynamic between Charles and Roger. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Captain Peralta(2015)

This episode is crucial for Jake’s growth. It highlights his deep-seated abandonment issues and his tendency to use "cool" fantasies to mask emotional pain. The episode centers on the rare arrival of

This is one of the first episodes where the show leans into "daddy issues" as a serious character driver rather than just a punchline. He spends the episode trying to protect Jake