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The Worst Episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Every episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine!

A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to...
Genres:ComedyCrime
Networks:NBCFOX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Return of the King" is the worst rated episode of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". It scored 6.8/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Melissa Fumero and written by Phil Augusta Jackson, Marcy Jarreau, it aired on 5/2/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Lake House".

  • Return of the King
    6.8/1025 votes
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    #1 - Return of the King

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 5/2/2019

    Gina invites Jake and Terry over to her new place. Holt takes an interest in Nikolaj's education. Rosa rejects Amy's offer of a helping hand.

    Director: Melissa Fumero

    Writer: Phil Augusta Jackson, Marcy Jarreau

  • The Lake House
    6.8/1016 votes
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    #2 - The Lake House

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2021

    The squad takes up Holt on an offer for a weekend getaway.

    Director: Kevin Bray

    Writer: Neil Campbell, Marcy Jarreau

  • PB&J
    6.8/1013 votes
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    #3 - PB&J

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 8/26/2021

    Jake takes an old friend for a ride.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Jeff Topolski, Lamar Woods

  • The Set Up
    6.8/1014 votes
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    #4 - The Set Up

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 8/26/2021

    When the FBI takes over a high-profile case, Jake keeps digging. Amy and Rosa negotiate with O'Sullivan and the police union.

    Director: Maggie Carey

    Writer: Jess Dweck, Nick Perdue

  • Return to Skyfire
    6.9/1029 votes
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    #5 - Return to Skyfire

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2017

    Jake and Terry go undercover at a costume-packed fan convention when their favorite fantasy author reports his much-anticipated manuscript stolen.

    Director: Linda Mendoza

    Writer: Neil Campbell

  • DFW
    6.9/1027 votes
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    #6 - DFW

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/15/2018

    Jake's attempt to connect with his half sister goes off the rails. Terry tries and fails to show his flexibility. Gina sets Rosa up on a blind date.

    Director: Jaffar Mahmood

    Writer: Jeff Topolski

  • He Said, She Said
    6.9/1030 votes
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    #7 - He Said, She Said

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2019

    Amy and Jake hear conflicting stories as they investigate a sexual assault accusation. Holt refuses to believe an old nemesis is really dead.

    Director: Stephanie Beatriz

    Writer: Lang Fisher

  • Blue Flu
    6.9/1016 votes
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    #8 - Blue Flu

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2021

    Captain Holt and Amy manage an understaffed precinct. Jake and Charles investigate.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Carol Kolb, April Korto Quioh

  • Balancing
    6.9/1015 votes
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    #9 - Balancing

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 8/19/2021

    Jake and Amy create a system to balance work and childcare and Rosa gets a new houseguest.

    Director: Daniella Eisman

    Writer: Evan Susser, Van Robichaux

  • Game of Boyles
    6.9/1015 votes
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    #10 - Game of Boyles

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 9/2/2021

    Jake and Terry accompany Charles to the funeral of his Great Uncle Pappy — and uncover a family secret. Rosa nudges Holt back into the dating pool.

    Director: Thembi Banks

    Writer: Paul Welsh, Madeline Walter

  • Four Movements
    7.0/1030 votes
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    #11 - Four Movements

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2019

    After Gina makes a life-changing decision, she bestows a series of gifts on the squad. But first, an interpretive dance ...

    Director: Luke Del Tredici

    Writer: Phil Augusta Jackson

  • The Good Ones
    7.0/1025 votes
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    #12 - The Good Ones

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2021

    Amy returns from maternity leave. Jake and Rosa work a difficult case.

    Director: Cortney Carrillo

    Writer: David Phillips, Dewayne Perkins

  • Captain Latvia
    7.1/1031 votes
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    #13 - Captain Latvia

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2016

    Charles enlists Jake's help in tracking down his son's favorite toy for Christmas, and the two find themselves accidentally facing off against a Latvian criminal ring as a result. Back at the precinct, the team gears up for their annual Christmas carol competition against their sworn enemy: the MTA.

    Director: Jaffar Mahmood

    Writer: N/A

  • The Venue
    7.1/1025 votes
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    #14 - The Venue

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2017

    Nemeses plague the squad, as Jake and Amy's big day gets derailed by the Vulture, and Charles must find his missing equine foe, Sgt. Peanut Butter.

    Director: Cortney Carrillo

    Writer: Matt Lawton

  • NutriBoom
    7.1/1026 votes
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    #15 - NutriBoom

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/15/2018

    After realizing they were suckered into a pyramid scheme, Jake and Charles try to take down the cultish group. Amy deals with an overeager officer.

    Director: Trent O'Donnell

    Writer: David Phillips

  • The Tattler
    7.1/1031 votes
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    #16 - The Tattler

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2019

    Jake and Gina attend their 20th high school reunion. Back at the Nine-Nine, Charles helps Rosa with her love life.

    Director: Jennifer Arnold

    Writer: David Phillips

  • Gintars
    7.1/1029 votes
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    #17 - Gintars

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2019

    A visitor from Latvia causes Charles and Jake to investigate Nikolaj's family. Holt and Amy bring in famed forensic scientist Dr. Yee to help close a case for Rosa.

    Director: Linda Mendoza

    Writer: Andy Gosche

  • Renewal
    7.1/1016 votes
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    #18 - Renewal

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2021

    Amid planning for a vow renewal ceremony, Holt makes a big announcement — one that he asks Jake not to share with Amy. Plus, Cheddar wears a bow tie!

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Beau Rawlins, Stephanie Amante-Ritter

  • The Mattress
    7.2/1036 votes
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    #19 - The Mattress

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2015

    A lovers' spat leads to trouble on the job as Jake and Amy chase down a new street drug. A parking mishap drives a wedge between Holt and Boyle.

    Director: Dean Holland

    Writer: Laura McCreary

  • The Night Shift (I)
    7.2/1033 votes
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    #20 - The Night Shift (I)

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2016

    As Jake struggles with his first case back at the precinct, he encounters Jess Day, who is visiting New York, and enlists her to help him find his suspect. Meanwhile, Holt researches ways to increase office morale and Amy tries to figure out why Rosa keeps taking such long breaks. The crossover continues on New Girl S06E04 Homecoming (II).

    Director: Tristram Shapeero

    Writer: N/A

  • Serve & Protect
    7.2/1024 votes
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    #21 - Serve & Protect

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2017

    Jake and Rosa tackle a case of a missing laptop on the set of a long-running TV police procedural. Terry’s vengeful ex takes over the audit.

    Director: Michael Schur

    Writer: N/A

  • The Puzzle Master
    7.2/1028 votes
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    #22 - The Puzzle Master

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/8/2018

    Jake brings Amy in on an arson case connected to her celebrity crush, a crossword puzzle author. The Nine-Nine gets a sweet new detective car.

    Director: Akiva Schaffer

    Writer: Lang Fisher

  • Gray Star Mutual
    7.2/1026 votes
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    #23 - Gray Star Mutual

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/22/2018

    A familiar face pops up when disaster strikes Charles's food truck. Rosa offers to help Amy pick out a wedding gown. Holt sets up a Twitter account.

    Director: Giovani Lampassi

    Writer: Jessica Polonsky

  • The Funeral
    7.3/1036 votes
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    #24 - The Funeral

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2015

    Another shakeup at the precinct spells trouble for Jake and Amy, while a string of disappointments sends Holt into a downward spiral.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Luke Del Tredici

  • Karen Peralta
    7.3/1035 votes
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    #25 - Karen Peralta

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2016

    Amy gears up to meet Jake's mother on his birthday, but the celebration takes an unexpected turn. New body cameras prove embarrassing for Boyle.

    Director: Bruce McCulloch

    Writer: Gabe Liedman, Alison Agosti