Initially attempts to "save the day" by sneaking out with tactical gear. Captain Holt stops him, emphasizing that real life is not like action movies and that his role is to support the team at home. Jake eventually pivots to a more grounded form of support, bringing pizza to the precinct to help everyone decompress.
Experiences an existential crisis fueled by his own mortality. He attempts to adjust his life insurance policy, but his rising blood pressure from stress prevents him from completing the medical check-up.
While at the precinct, the team hears an active shooter alert for a hotel in Brooklyn Heights. [S5E20] Show Me Going
" Show Me Going " is the 20th episode of the fifth season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine , widely recognized for its high-stakes tension and emotional depth. Departing from the show’s typical high-energy comedy, the episode centers on the squad’s experience as helpless observers while Detective Rosa Diaz responds to an active shooter situation. Core Narrative and "Show Me Going" Meaning
Try to make themselves useful by attempting a complex plumbing repair on Rosa’s broken toilet. This distraction leads to a burst pipe and Amy trashing the bathroom in frustration. Critical and Fan Reception Initially attempts to "save the day" by sneaking
Tension spikes when they hear Rosa’s badge number (3118) and name followed by the phrase "show me going".
Critics and fans praised the episode for its "subversion of plot," focusing on the psychological impact on the survivors rather than the violence of the shootout itself. Experiences an existential crisis fueled by his own
The episode explores various coping mechanisms when faced with the potential loss of a loved one.