48 Hours (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
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Episode 7
| "48 Hours" | |
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| Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Peter Lauer |
| Written by | Luke Del Tredici |
| Cinematography by | Giovani Lampassi |
| Editing by | Cortney Carrillo |
| Production code | 103 |
| Original air date | November 5, 2013 |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"48 Hours" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 7th overall episode of the series and is written by co-executive producer Luke Del Tredici and directed by Peter Lauer. It aired on Fox in the United States on November 5, 2013. It was the seventh episode to be broadcast but the third episode to be produced.
In this episode, Peralta arrests a man (played by musician Kid Cudi) suspected of robbing a jewelry store after he mocks him. Due to a lack of solid evidence, Peralta has 48 hours to prove the man did the crime or he will be released and the precinct will face a demand. In addition, Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) has a problem in the shape of his visiting brother-in-law (Jamal Duff) who mocks him for being 'weak', and Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) judges a pie contest between Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) and Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti).
The episode was seen by an estimated 3.84 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the episode's bottle structure, character dynamic and the performances of Samberg and Braugher; however some critics expressed a wish for some character development for Jake.
Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) informs Holt (Andre Braugher) that he just conducted an investigation into a jewelry store robbery and found a suspect in the case, Dustin Whitman (Kid Cudi). Earlier, Whitman mocked and upset Peralta. Despite lack of proper evidence, Peralta has already arrested Whitman and placed him in jail. Holt tells Peralta that they need firm evidence within 48 hours or Whitman will be released by law.
This causes anger in the precinct, as everyone is forced to spend their weekend at work. Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) is especially upset, as she was set to go on a date. Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) begins showing signs of lacking sleep and working out excessively, which worries Holt. Jeffords informs him that he has been working out ever since his brother-in-law, Zeke (Jamal Duff), has been staying at his house and making him look weak. Meanwhile, Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) gets involved in a pie-tasting contest between Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti) and Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) for their respective restaurants. Despite hating Diaz's pie, Boyle lies due to his feelings for her and Gina calls him out for his cowardice.
Peralta sends Norm Scully (Dirk Blocker) to New Jersey to check Whitman's alibi. Unfortunately, the alibi turns out to be true. However, Peralta eventually finds out that Whitman went to prison and had a friend rob the store using Whitman's M.O. This way, Whitman's alibi was ensured. The pair ultimately chose to split the money. This sends Whitman to prison and prevents the precinct from being sued by the District Attorney. Peralta decides to compensate the others for wasting their weekend by covering their shifts (except Santiago's, as he got her her date back). Boyle stands up to both Rosa and Gina by revealing he dislikes both of their pies and brings his favorite pie in, which both Rosa and Gina agree is better than theirs. Zeke visits the precinct and continues making fun of Jeffords. Noticing this, Holt lies about Jeffords leading a raid on the Russian Mafia and makes an attempt to show Jeffords' strength. Holt then lets Jeffords sleep in his office while listening to whale songs.