Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 3 episode 19 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Captain Holt returns from Paris in high spirits, approving absurd requests from the squad. Terry receives a kitten, a reminder of a 20-year-old unsolved case. Pimento, evicted due to his night screams, moves in with Boyle. The precinct hosts a bomb-defusing class, where Amy and Rosa's competitiveness peaks. Jake and Terry revisit Terry's old case, leading to the discovery of the real criminal. Gina forces Pimento to leave Boyle's house. Terry, vindicated by solving his old case, decides against revenge on his former colleagues, though Jake pranks them with rats.

Full Episode S03E19 Recap

### Scene 1: Return from Paris - The team welcomes Captain Holt back from his vacation in Paris. - Holt is unusually cheerful and amenable to bizarre requests. - Gina, Terry, and Rosa each make outlandish requests, including a police horse and tanks. - The team is warned not to ruin Holt's vacation high. ### Scene 2: Terry's Unexpected Package - Terry receives a kitten in a package, reminding him of a past mistake. - Flashback to 1995: Terry, a new detective, makes an incorrect accusation during a case. - The squad from his old precinct has been sending him kittens as a prank. ### Scene 3: Adrian's Living Arrangements - Adrian Pimento is discovered living in the precinct's break room. - He explains his landlord kicked him out due to his night screams. - Charles Boyle agrees to let Adrian stay at his place. ### Scene 4: Bomb-Defusing Class - The precinct hosts a bomb-defusing class. - Amy and Rosa engage in a competitive rivalry during the class. ### Scene 5: Terry and Jake Investigate - Terry and Jake re-investigate the 20-year-old case. - They find a lead: Zerb Gudanya, an elevator inspector connected to all the crime scenes. ### Scene 6: Adrian's Stay at Charles's Place - Adrian's stay at Charles's home proves to be a nightmare. - Charles struggles with Adrian's bizarre and unsettling habits. ### Scene 7: Bomb-Defusing Class Continues - Amy and Rosa's competitiveness escalates. - Captain Holt criticizes their lack of seriousness in the class. ### Scene 8: Revisiting the Case - Jake and Terry confront Zerb Gudanya but discover he's not the criminal. - Terry feels hopeless about solving the old case. ### Scene 9: Resolving Adrian's Housing Issue - Gina intervenes to help Charles with Adrian's living situation. - She confronts Adrian, asserting her dominance to make him leave. ### Scene 10: Solving the Case - Jake discovers a new lead in Terry's old case. - They track down the real criminal, proving Terry's initial theory correct. ### Scene 11: Aftermath and Reflections - Terry decides not to retaliate against his old precinct. - He acknowledges the support he has from his current team. - Jake, unable to resist, plays a prank on Terry's old precinct.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain Holt's demeanor when he returns from Paris?

Captain Holt is unusually cheerful and amenable to bizarre requests after his vacation in Paris.

What requests do the team members make to Captain Holt?

Gina asks for permission to sing on the phone, Terry requests a police horse, and Rosa wants tanks for everyone.

Why does Terry receive a kitten in a package?

Terry receives a kitten as a reminder of a past mistake he made as a new detective in 1995.

What mistake did Terry make in his past case?

In 1995, Terry incorrectly accused a former acrobat with a criminal record of being a burglar.

Why is Adrian Pimento living in the precinct's break room?

Adrian's landlord kicked him out due to his disturbing night screams.

Who agrees to let Adrian stay at their place?

Charles Boyle agrees to let Adrian Pimento stay at his home.

What is the main activity in the bomb-defusing class?

The bomb-defusing class focuses on teaching how to dispose of various types of explosive devices.

How do Amy and Rosa behave during the bomb-defusing class?

Amy and Rosa become highly competitive during the bomb-defusing class.

What lead do Jake and Terry find in the old case?

Jake and Terry find a lead in Zerb Gudanya, an elevator inspector linked to all the crime scenes.

How does Gina handle Adrian's stay at Charles's home?

Gina confronts Adrian and asserts dominance to make him leave Charles's home.

How is Terry's old case finally solved?

Jake discovers a new lead that helps them track down the real criminal, proving Terry's initial theory correct.

What is Terry's reaction to solving the old case?

Terry chooses not to retaliate against his old precinct and appreciates the support from his current team.

What prank does Jake play on Terry's old precinct?

Jake sends a box of rats to Terry's old precinct as a prank.

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