Jake Peralta meets his new captain Raymond Holt, and the clash between the goofy detective and the stoic leader launches one of TV's best odd-couple dynamics.
Jake's competitive nature drives him to prove himself to Holt, while Amy Santiago quietly outworks everyone in the precinct.
Rosa Diaz intimidates a suspect with nothing more than a stare, establishing herself as the precinct's most terrifying detective.
Charles Boyle's devotion to food and to Jake creates comedy that Joe Lo Truglio delivers with total commitment.
Terry Jeffords reveals his love for yogurt and his protective instincts for his squad in equal measure.
Gina Linetti delivers a monologue that proves she's the most confident person in any room, including rooms she's not in.
Jake and Amy's rivalry hides feelings that the entire precinct can see except the two of them.
Captain Holt's dry delivery of a devastating one-liner proves Andre Braugher is a comedy genius in disguise.
The squad tackles a case together, and their teamwork is as chaotic as it is effective.
A Halloween heist episode launches what becomes the show's most beloved annual tradition.
Rosa shows a rare moment of vulnerability that Stephanie Beatriz plays with perfect understated emotion.
Boyle and Jake go on a stakeout that tests their friendship and produces some of the season's biggest laughs.
Terry takes charge of a situation with the gentle authority of a man who could bench press the entire precinct.
Holt and Jake develop the mentor-mentee relationship that becomes the show's emotional backbone.
Amy's organizational skills save the day, proving that binder tabs and color coding are valid crime-fighting tools.
Gina's social media presence becomes relevant to a case in a way that surprises everyone except Gina.
The precinct faces a threat that unites the squad and shows what they mean to each other.
Jake and Rosa team up on a case, and their contrasting styles create an effective and hilarious partnership.
Boyle's food obsession reaches new heights in an episode that makes police work and cuisine equally exciting.
The first season builds to its climax with a case that puts Jake's career on the line.
Captain Holt's backstory gets explored, adding depth to Andre Braugher's already magnificent performance.
The season finale raises the stakes for the entire Nine-Nine in a cliffhanger worthy of the show's ambition.