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The Worst Episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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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 shape up when he gets a new boss.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 6 - The Set Up
    6.1/10(24 votes)

    #1 - The Set Up

    S8:E6

    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
    Writers:Jess Dweck, Nick Perdue

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  2. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 1 - The Good Ones
    6.4/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The Good Ones

    S8:E1

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

    Director:Cortney Carrillo
    Writers:David Phillips, Dewayne Perkins

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  3. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 3 - Blue Flu
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Blue Flu

    S8:E3

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

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writers:Carol Kolb, April Korto Quioh

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  4. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 4 - Balancing
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Balancing

    S8:E4

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

    Director:Daniella Eisman
    Writers:Van Robichaux, Evan Susser

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  5. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 2 - The Lake House
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #5 - The Lake House

    S8:E2

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

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Neil Campbell, Marcy Jarreau

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  6. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 8 - He Said, She Said
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    #6 - He Said, She Said

    S6:E8

    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

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  7. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 15 - Return of the King
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Return of the King

    S6:E15

    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
    Writers:Phil Augusta Jackson, Marcy Jarreau

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  8. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 7 - Game of Boyles
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Game of Boyles

    S8:E7

    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
    Writers:Madeline Walter, Paul Welsh

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  9. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 5 - PB&J
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #9 - PB&J

    S8:E5

    Jake takes an old friend for a ride.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Jeff Topolski, Lamar Woods

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  10. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 Episode 17 - DFW
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #10 - DFW

    S5:E17

    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

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  11. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 8 - Renewal
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Renewal

    S8:E8

    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
    Writers:Beau Rawlins, Stephanie Amante-Ritter

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  12. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 Episode 8 - Return to Skyfire
    7.0/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Return to Skyfire

    S5:E8

    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

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  13. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 4 - Four Movements
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Four Movements

    S6:E4

    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

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  14. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3 Episode 7 - The Mattress
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #14 - The Mattress

    S3:E7

    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

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  15. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 4 Episode 10 - Captain Latvia
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Captain Latvia

    S4:E10

    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:Unknown

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  16. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 3 - The Tattler
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    #16 - The Tattler

    S6:E3

    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

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  17. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 10 - Gintars
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Gintars

    S6:E10

    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

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  18. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 4 Episode 4 - The Night Shift (I)
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #18 - The Night Shift (I)

    S4:E4

    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:Unknown

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  19. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 Episode 6 - The Venue
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #19 - The Venue

    S5:E6

    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

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  20. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 Episode 15 - The Puzzle Master
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    #20 - The Puzzle Master

    S5:E15

    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

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  21. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 Episode 16 - NutriBoom
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #21 - NutriBoom

    S5:E16

    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

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  22. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3 Episode 18 - Cheddar
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #22 - Cheddar

    S3:E18

    Jake and Amy volunteer to house-sit for Holt, with disastrous results. The chemistry between Rosa and Pimento heats up.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Jessica Polonsky

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  23. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 4 Episode 14 - Serve & Protect
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Serve & Protect

    S4:E14

    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:Unknown

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  24. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 Episode 18 - Gray Star Mutual
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #24 - Gray Star Mutual

    S5:E18

    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

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  25. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 Episode 12 - Casecation
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #25 - Casecation

    S6:E12

    While celebrating their first anniversary, Jake and Amy realize they've had a communication breakdown over a major life decision.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Luke Del Tredici

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Set Up" is the worst rated episode of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". It scored 6.1/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Maggie Carey and written by Jess Dweck, Nick Perdue, it aired on 8/26/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Good Ones".