The Therapist (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
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Episode 11
| "The Therapist" | |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Rebecca Addelman |
| Written by | Jeff Topolski |
| Cinematography by | Rick Page |
| Editing by | Ryan Neatha Johnson |
| Production code | 608 |
| Original air date | March 21, 2019 |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Therapist" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the 123rd overall episode of the series. The episode was written by Jeff Topolski and directed by Rebecca Addelman. It aired on March 21, 2019 on NBC.
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. In this episode, Jake and Boyle investigate the death of a patient that attended therapy with a known therapist. In two subplots, Holt wants to meet Rosa's new girlfriend and Amy sets to find out who owns a book that helps improve sex life.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.13 million household viewers and gained a 0.5/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the subject matter although its execution and subplots received criticism.
In the cold open, while only speaking words that begin with the letter "B", Jake invents a new game called "Boyle Bullpen Bottle Bowling" alongside a babushka.
Jake (Andy Samberg) helps Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) with a case focused on the disappearance of a patient of a known therapist, Dr. Tate (David Paymer). Tate is convinced that the patient's significant other may be involved in the case. During this, Terry (Terry Crews) is surprised to see that Jake never went to therapy to help with his multiple issues throughout the series.
After finding the body, Jake and Boyle investigate a prime suspect's apartment but Tate is also with them. After he quickly identifies a lead, Jake is convinced that Tate is the killer and inspects his office, finding a secret book about the victim. As Tate approaches his office, Jake hides himself in another office and fakes being a new patient suffering from dissociative identity disorder. After leaving the office with the book, Jake is held at gunpoint by Tate, who confesses the crime. Jake starts opening up about his problems with therapy, which is actually a distraction so Boyle can track his phone and arrest Tate. Jake then confesses to Boyle that his talk with Tate prompted him to seek more treatment and plans an appointment with a doctor.
Meanwhile, Holt (Andre Braugher) invites Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) and her new girlfriend Jocelyn to dine with him and Kevin. Rosa declines, explaining that Holt tends to be very judgmental. She eventually agrees to set up a meeting. During a meeting, Holt finds out that the person was an actress hired by Rosa and storms out. He eventually meets Jocelyn (Cameron Esposito) in the precinct where they both bond about being judgmental. Rosa confesses that she didn't want him to meet her as she feared he wouldn't like her and both reconcile. Amy (Melissa Fumero) brings stuff to Terry, which includes How to Please Your Wife: 100 Tips to Take Your Sex Life From Blah to Ahhhh, a sex book. Terry maintains that he never ordered the book and even posts flyers around the bullpen to ask for the real owner. Scully (Joel McKinnon Miller) shows up to pick up the book, claiming to be the owner. However, it's revealed that Terry is in fact the book owner and had Scully pretend to be so he wouldn't be embarrassed.