Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 4 episode 18 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Amy's anxiety peaks as she faces the crucial sergeant's exam, disrupting her meticulous career plan. Jake devises a practice test with distractions to ease her nerves. Concurrently, Terry and Holt's model train setup for kids sparks a playful rivalry. Gina inherits a peculiar Boyle family heirloom, a jar of sourdough starter, leading to comical negotiations with Charles. Amy vanishes post-test, prompting a precinct-wide search. Jake's heartfelt reassurance on a meaningful rooftop resolves Amy's fears about their future post-promotion. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted trivia night celebration, highlighting the team's camaraderie.
Full Episode S04E18 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Amy Santiago nervous at the beginning of the episode?
Amy is nervous because she's taking the sergeant's exam, which is crucial for her career plan.
What does Jake do to help Amy with her exam stress?
Jake arranges a practice test with various distractions in the precinct to simulate test conditions.
What is the significance of the model train set in the episode?
Terry and Captain Holt set up a model train in the soft room for children, leading to a friendly competition between them.
Why does Gina inherit a jar of sourdough starter?
Gina inherits the Boyle family sourdough starter as a family heirloom.
What happens to the sourdough starter Gina inherits?
Gina accidentally destroys the sourdough starter by placing it near a space heater.
How does Gina resolve the issue with the Boyle family sourdough starter?
Gina creates a new sourdough starter to replace the destroyed one and offers the Boyles access to it.
Where does Jake find Amy after she disappears?
Jake finds Amy on the rooftop where they had a significant moment in their relationship.
What fear does Amy express to Jake on the rooftop?
Amy fears that becoming a sergeant might change their relationship and disrupt her life.
What is the outcome of the train set competition between Terry and Holt?
A child visitor finds both train sets uninteresting, showing a preference for video games instead.
How does the episode conclude?
The episode concludes with Amy successfully completing her sergeant's exam and the team celebrating at a trivia night.