Season two picks up from the finale's cliffhanger with the squad facing new challenges and bigger laughs.
Jake and Amy's will-they-won't-they tension builds to a level that the precinct can no longer ignore.
The Halloween heist returns, bigger and more elaborate than before.
Rosa's personal life gets a spotlight that adds dimension to the show's toughest character.
Holt and Jake's relationship deepens as the captain sees his own younger self in the brash detective.
Terry's family life intersects with his police work in an episode that Terry Crews makes both funny and touching.
Boyle falls for someone, and his romantic intensity is as overwhelming as his food recommendations.
Amy takes the sergeant's exam seriously — more seriously than she's taken anything, which is saying a lot.
Gina delivers one of her most iconic moments, reminding everyone that she's the true queen of the Nine-Nine.
The squad gets trapped in a situation that requires teamwork and produces some of their best banter.
Jake and Amy take a major step that changes the show's dynamic in the best possible way.
Captain Holt faces a rival whose pettiness matches his own in an epic bureaucratic showdown.
Rosa and Boyle work a case together, and their mismatched partnership is comedy gold.
Terry takes on a leadership challenge that showcases his growth from worried dad to confident sergeant.
The show balances its crime stories with character development in a way that makes every episode count.
Jake's immaturity gets him into trouble that his detective skills alone can't solve.
Holt's husband Kevin appears, and their relationship is one of the show's most quietly progressive elements.
The squad faces their biggest challenge yet, pulling together in a way that proves they're family.
Amy and Rosa share a moment of friendship that develops the show's female relationships beautifully.
Boyle's loyalty to Jake is tested in an episode that shows the depth of their bromance.
The second season builds to a finale that raises the stakes for the entire precinct.
Season two's finale delivers twists that shake up the Nine-Nine and leave fans stunned.
The second season closes with the show at peak form, balancing laughs and heart with expert precision.