The Mole (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
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Episode 5
| "The Mole" | |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Victor Nelli, Jr. |
| Written by | Laura McCreary |
| Featured music | "Car Wash" by Rose Royce |
| Cinematography by | Giovani Lampassi |
| Editing by | Sandra Montiel |
| Production code | 205 |
| Original air date | November 2, 2014 |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Mole" is the fifth episode of the second season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and is written by Laura McCreary and directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. It aired on Fox in the United States on November 2, 2014.
The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives that work in the precinct. Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) is an immature yet a very talented detective in the precinct with an astounding record of crimes solved, putting him in a competition with fellow detective Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero). The precinct's status changes when the Captain is retiring and a new commanding officer, Cpt. Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher) is appointed as the newest Captain. This creates a conflict between Jake and Holt over their respective methods in the field. In the episode, Jake and Holt are looking for a mole who is seemingly retrieving information from the offices. However, Jake becomes concerned as he retrieved some files and worries he will become a prime suspect in the case. Meanwhile, Terry and Rosa go undercover to a silent disco to investigate the new drug.
The episode was seen by an estimated 3.41 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, especially Braugher's as well as the writing. For his performance in the episode, Braugher was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
The precinct is visited by Lt. Miller (Dan Bakkedahl) from Internal Affairs, who is investigating a mole who has been passing information to criminal organizations. Jake (Andy Samberg) realizes that he left some case files in his apartment, and asks Amy (Melissa Fumero) for help in retrieving them.
After being teased by Wuntch (Kyra Sedgwick), Holt (Andre Braugher) assigns Terry (Terry Crews) and Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) to lead an investigation into a silent disco which may have customers using "Giggle Pig". Terry becomes paranoid when he worries about the future of his daughters after finding out that a dealer in the disco attended their school, but Rosa reassures him that they will turn out well with him as their father.
Jake and Amy stop by Gina's (Chelsea Peretti) apartment (which previously belonged to Jake) to retrieve files but they run into her and Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) about to have sex. Jake takes the files to the precinct but is caught by Miller, who accuses him of being the mole and suspends him. After working with Holt all night to catch the mole, Jake finally realizes that Miller is just in the precinct to get information for Wuntch, as she can't access it. They confront her and blackmail her to leave the precinct alone. Gina later reveals her relationship with Boyle to the whole precinct as Amy made her realize the rest of them would quickly get over it after the initial shock.