The BEST episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 3

Every episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Greg and Larry
star
8.16
3800 votes

#1 - Greg and Larry

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/19/2016

After a surprising turn of events in the Nine-Nine’s attempt to track down Adrian Pimento’s hitman, the precinct drops everything when they suspect Holt is in danger.

Directors: Dan Goor
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Halloween III
star
8.08
3644 votes

#2 - Halloween III

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2015

The third installment of Captain Holt and Jake’s Halloween heist culminates with a tie-breaking competition to claim the title of “amazing detective slash genius.” This year, Jake and Holt split the squad into two teams to help them win.

Directors: Michael McDonald
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Yippie Kayak
star
8.05
3635 votes

#3 - Yippie Kayak

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2015

Jake, Charles and Gina are involved in a real-life “Die Hard” situation while off-duty on Christmas Eve, and Terry must leave his family celebration to try to save his squad. Meanwhile, Amy tries to prove she’s just as tough as Holt and Rosa.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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Bureau
star
8.02
3824 votes

#4 - Bureau

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/12/2016

With Pimento’s life still in peril, Captain Holt calls on an old friend in the FBI to help with a seemingly impossible heist. Meanwhile Amy makes a breakthrough while undercover, and Terry and Gina discover an information leak in the Nine-Nine.

Directors: Ryan Case
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The Oolong Slayer
star
8.00
3609 votes

#5 - The Oolong Slayer

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2015

When investigating a serial killer, Jake enlists Holt’s help in an attempt to solve the case off the radar. At the precinct, Rosa and Amy are forced to deal with demands from an old adversary and Terry discovers a new obsession.

Directors: Michael McDonald
Writer: Gabe Liedman
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9 Days
star
7.86
3548 votes

#6 - 9 Days

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2016

When Captain Holt and Jake accidentally contract the mumps during an investigation, they decide to be quarantined together in hopes of still solving the case. Meanwhile, Rosa tries to help Boyle through a mourning process, and Terry is forced to clean up Hitchcock and Scully’s mess.

Directors: Dean Holland
Writer: Justin Noble
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Maximum Security
star
7.84
3651 votes

#7 - Maximum Security

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/5/2016

In an attempt to get information on a criminal operation, Amy has to go undercover at a women’s prison and befriend one of the prisoners. Meanwhile back at the precinct, Holt and the team plan a fake funeral in an attempt to catch a hitman.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Ava
star
7.81
3493 votes

#8 - Ava

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2015

Terry leaves Jake in charge of entertaining his pregnant wife, Sharon, while he and Rosa head to Rikers to learn more about the Douglass Street murders. But when Sharon's water breaks sooner than expected, crisis ensues at the precinct. Meanwhile, due to an internet outage, Amy and Charles must process all the paperwork by hand to avoid the bullpen from overflowing with perps and Holt is forced to confront his ex-boyfriend.

Writer: Matt O'Brien
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New Captain
star
7.81
3845 votes

#9 - New Captain

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2015

After Holt is transferred to the NYPD Department of Public Relations, the new captain's arrival causes the precinct to dissolve into chaos, despite Terry's best efforts to keep everyone on point. Meanwhile, Jake and Amy face the aftermath of their "for reals" kiss.

Directors: Michael Schur
Writer: Matt Murray
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Paranoia
star
7.80
3565 votes

#10 - Paranoia

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/29/2016

Rosa enlists Jake to help change Terry’s disapproving opinion about her fast-moving relationship with Adrian Pimento. But their love for each other is put on hold when Pimento thinks someone from his past is trying to kill him.

Directors: Payman Benz
Writer: Gabe Liedman
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The 9-8
star
7.79
3483 votes

#11 - The 9-8

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/9/2016

The Nine-Nine host the detectives from the Nine-Eight, their neighboring precinct, reuniting Jake with his old partner. Charles is immediately jealous and tries to reclaim his best friend status with Jake. Meanwhile, the rest of the precinct tries to be welcoming to the Nine-Eight, but it doesn’t go as well as they had planned.

Directors: Nisha Ganatra
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The Cruise
star
7.77
3564 votes

#12 - The Cruise

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2016

Jake and Amy are excited to go on their first real vacation together, but Amy’s perfectly planned cruise ship itinerary is thwarted when they discover an old adversary is on board with them. Meanwhile, Gina and Terry help Captain Holt survive a visit from his sister, Debbie, and Charles and Rosa vie for the same apartment.

Directors: Michael Spiller
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Terry Kitties
star
7.76
3393 votes

#13 - Terry Kitties

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2016

In an attempt to prove to his old precinct that he’s not a joke, Terry enlists Jake’s help in solving a case from his past. Meanwhile, Adrian moves in with Charles, with mixed results, and Amy invites herself to a hyper-competitive training exercise with Holt and Rosa

Directors: Michael McDonald
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House Mouses
star
7.75
3464 votes

#14 - House Mouses

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/16/2016

When Jake insults Hitchcock and Scully's work ethic in the precinct, they force their way into one of his cases in attempt to prove themselves. Meanwhile, Amy and Gina help Rosa conquer one of her biggest fears, and Holt and Boyle work a celebrity case.

Directors: Claire Scanlon
Writer: Andrew Guest
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Boyle's Hunch
star
7.73
3608 votes

#15 - Boyle's Hunch

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2015

Jake thinks Boyle might have met his soulmate in Genevieve, an art gallery owner, and he tries to help set them up. Meanwhile, Rosa deals with inter-precinct theft and Holt seeks Amy’s help with an image campaign.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
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Hostage Situation
star
7.73
3505 votes

#16 - Hostage Situation

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2016

Charles and Genevieve want to take their relationship to a new level, but his ex-wife, Eleanor, steamrolls their plans. Meanwhile, Amy asks Terry to write a recommendation letter with disastrous results, and Holt and Rosa enlist Gina’s help to solve a case.

Directors: Max Winkler
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Adrian Pimento
star
7.72
3412 votes

#17 - Adrian Pimento

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/23/2016

When an unstable detective returns to the Nine-Nine after years undercover, Jake doesn’t know what to make of him. Meanwhile, Charles’ rebellious behavior pits him against the precinct’s custodian, and Holt enlists Gina’s help in directing a “fun and informational” video starring himself and Rosa.

Directors: Maggie Carey
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The Swedes
star
7.72
3528 votes

#18 - The Swedes

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2015

In an attempt to solve an international case, Jake and Rosa are forced to work with a pair of Swedish cops and things get very competitive, very quickly. Meanwhile, Amy and Terry offer to help Gina prepare for a big test and Holt enlists Charles to sub in as his squash partner for an annual tournament.

Directors: Eric Appel
Writer: Matt Murray
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Karen Peralta
star
7.68
3405 votes

#19 - Karen Peralta

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2016

On his birthday, Jake brings Amy to meet his mother, but a surprise appearance by his dad throws a wrench in his special day. Meanwhile, Rosa and Charles struggle with a new mandate regarding body cams while on a stakeout with Terry, and Gina forgets to inform the precinct about an important plan of Holt’s.

Directors: Bruce McCulloch
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The Mattress
star
7.66
3523 votes

#20 - The Mattress

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2015

Jake and Amy convince the Captain to let them work a case together involving a new street drug, but their new relationship gets in the way. Meanwhile, at the precinct, Charles panics when he realizes he’s damaged one of Holt’s prized possessions and Terry teaches Rosa a lesson in discipline.

Directors: Dean Holland
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The Funeral
star
7.64
3712 votes

#21 - The Funeral

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2015

The Nine-Nine gets another personnel change that could put Jake and Amy’s budding relationship at risk. Meanwhile, Terry assists Holt with an important public relations matter, and Rosa and Gina try to convince Charles to rethink his affection for a fellow officer.

Directors: Claire Scanlon
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Cheddar
star
7.64
3376 votes

#22 - Cheddar

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/1/2016

Holt allows Amy and Jake to house-sit for him while he visits Kevin in Paris, but mayhem ensues when Holt’s beloved dog, Cheddar, goes missing under their watch. Meanwhile, a romantic fling between Adrian Pimento and Rosa disrupts Terry and the rest of the precinct.

Directors: Alex Reid
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Into the Woods
star
7.63
3556 votes

#23 - Into the Woods

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2015

Jake and Charles convince Terry to take a weekend camping trip as a much needed "babymoon," but they soon realize it might not be the idealistic weekend for which they had hoped. Meanwhile back at the precinct, Holt gives Rosa some important relationship advice and Amy enlists Gina's help to prepare her for an important presentation.

Directors: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Andrew Guest
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