Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 3 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Detective Adrian Pimento returns to Brooklyn's 99th Precinct after 12 years undercover. Struggling to readjust, his erratic behavior, like buying a burner phone and breaking into Jake's apartment, raises suspicion. Meanwhile, the precinct grapples with a messy break room due to an exploded goat stew, leading to a standoff with janitor Mean Marge. Jake, initially wary of Pimento, eventually earns his trust. Together, they successfully tackle a case, signaling Pimento's gradual return to police work.
Full Episode S03E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Detective Adrian Pimento?
Detective Adrian Pimento is an officer who has been deep undercover for the last 12 years and is rejoining the Nine-Nine.
Why was the break room a mess?
Boyle's Turkmenistani goat stew exploded, causing a huge mess in the break room.
How does Rosa plan to welcome Detective Pimento?
Rosa plans to make him a traditional Turkmenistani goat stew.
What is Jake's request regarding Pimento?
Jake requests to partner with Pimento on a burglary and entry case.
What unusual behavior does Pimento exhibit?
Pimento exhibits erratic behavior, including buying a burner phone and referring to himself as his undercover alias.
Why is Rosa attracted to Pimento?
Rosa finds herself inexplicably attracted to Pimento, despite recognizing he might be unstable.
What is the video project assigned by Captain Holt?
Holt assigns Gina and Rosa to create a video for a grant application to upgrade office equipment.
Why does Jake become suspicious of Pimento?
Jake becomes suspicious of Pimento's actions, like breaking into Jake's apartment and buying a burner phone.
How does the squad resolve the break room cleaning issue?
The squad negotiates with Mean Marge to clean the break room in exchange for renaming it the "Marge Bronigan Break Room."
What decision does Pimento make at the end of the episode?
Pimento decides to rejoin the police force, acknowledging Jake's support and help.
