The Golden Globe-winning comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns for a third season of hilarity and crime. After an impressive first season that chronicled one of the best new ensembles solving problems and forming unexpected relationships, the series is back to tackle bigger things. Will it be as great as the first season? Stay tuned every Wednesday for the recap on that week's episode to find out through interesting tidbits including the best jokes and what the crew is up to that week.
Crime of the Week: When trying to capture a drug deal, Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) accidentally ends up nude in a bathroom and must avoid having footage of him shown to the precinct.
Peralta Problem: Peralta (Andy Samberg) has a family get together where he discovers that his mother (Katey Sagal) is dating his father (Bradley Whitford) against his wishes.
Subplot of the Week: Gina (Chelsea Peretti) invites everyone to participate in a fun and games evening, only to wind up with Holt (Andre Braugher), Hitchcock (Dirk Blocker), and Scully (Joel McKinnon Miller).
Best Joke: When Boyle has to come to terms with seeing his naked body projected before the precinct, he becomes relieved by the smallness of the screen until someone wields in a bigger one. He is later described as being a "naked hero" by Jeffords (Terry Crews) in a series of funny censoring moments.
Culprit: Boyle eventually accepts his fate of being publicly humiliated, as the footage helps them solve the case.
Resolution: After Peralta tells his dad to leave, he discovers that his mother is proud of him (though they're still dating). It is revealed that maybe Peralta became a cop because of his protection for his mother. Gina and the gang escape by some sort of luck of figuring out where all of the keys were. Boyle is embarrassed for being seen naked in public, but eventually accepts that he helped to solve the problem of the day.
Verdict: It's a pretty sweet episode between Peralta and his parents, especially in opening up about why he was so motivated to become a police officer. The comedy comes strong, especially in the Gina story where the clever use of limited spaces allows for the familiar crime solving techniques that the show does best. Overall, a solid episode that reflects what the cast does so well together. It helps that every one of the plots were also especially strong.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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