Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 5 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Charles mistakenly thinks Jake will ask him to be his best man, but Jake just needs a shift covered. The squad plans to bug arms dealer Valdano during a poker game, with Holt guiding Jake and Terry. Meanwhile, Rosa, Gina, and Hitchcock compete in a chair-sitting contest. Boyle's excitement over a food truck purchase turns sour when it's destroyed pre-insurance. Holt's hidden gambling addiction surfaces, risking the operation. Ultimately, Jake and Terry save a kidnapped Holt from Valdano, leading to Holt's acknowledgment of his addiction and commitment to recovery. Boyle and Amy decide to pursue a new food truck venture.

Full Episode S05E05 Recap

### Introduction - Charles is excited, thinking Jake is about to ask him to be his best man (BM). - Instead, Jake asks Charles to cover his shift. ### Jake's Surprise Plan - Jake plans a surprise to ask Charles to be his BM. - Charles enthusiastically accepts, despite thinking it was something else. ### Poker Game Infiltration - The team plans to infiltrate a high stakes poker game to place a bugged watch on arms dealer Dan "Daniel" Valdano. - Captain Holt, known for his math skills, will guide Jake and Terry remotely during the game. ### The Office Chair Challenge - Rosa, Gina, and Hitchcock engage in a challenge to stay seated in their chairs the longest. - The contest leads to humorous situations, including an attempt to eat hot dogs while remaining seated. ### Boyle's Food Truck Venture - Boyle invests in a food truck, only to discover it's the infamous "Murder Truck." - Despite initial excitement, Boyle is horrified when the truck is destroyed before insurance coverage begins. ### Poker Game Complications - The team's plan faces setbacks when Holt relapses into his gambling addiction. - Peralta and Terry worry about Holt's behavior and decide to intervene. ### Boyle's Dream Revived - After the food truck is destroyed, Boyle is despondent. - Amy tries one of Boyle's meatballs and is impressed, encouraging him to continue his culinary dream with a new truck. ### Holt's Gambling Problem Escalates - Holt's addiction spirals out of control, leading to him gambling away team funds. - Peralta and Terry realize Holt's addiction is serious and decide to help him. ### Saving Captain Holt - Peralta and Terry track down Holt, who is being kidnapped by Valdano. - They rescue Holt and arrest Valdano, exposing his criminal activities. ### Conclusion - Holt expresses gratitude to Peralta and Terry for their help and agrees to attend Gambler's Anonymous. - Back at the precinct, Rosa and Gina return to standing desks, while Boyle and Amy plan their new food truck venture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles initially think Jake is going to ask him?

Charles initially thinks Jake is going to ask him to be his best man.

What does Jake actually ask Charles to do?

Jake asks Charles to cover his shift.

What is the team's plan regarding arms dealer Dan "Daniel" Valdano?

The plan is to infiltrate a high stakes poker game Valdano will attend and place a bugged watch on him.

Who is supposed to guide Jake and Terry during the poker game?

Captain Holt is supposed to guide them remotely using his math skills.

What challenge do Rosa, Gina, and Hitchcock engage in?

They engage in a challenge to see who can stay seated in their chairs the longest.

What happens to Boyle's food truck?

The food truck, known as the "Murder Truck," is destroyed before insurance coverage begins.

How does Captain Holt's gambling addiction affect the operation?

Holt's addiction leads to him gambling away team funds and jeopardizing the operation.

How do Peralta and Terry save Captain Holt?

They track him down and rescue him from being kidnapped by Valdano.

What decision does Captain Holt make regarding his gambling problem?

Holt agrees to attend Gambler's Anonymous for his gambling addiction.

What do Boyle and Amy plan at the end of the episode?

Boyle and Amy plan to start a new food truck venture together.

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