[s8e2] The Lake House -

Following the heavy themes of the season premiere, the squad heads to Captain Holt's lake house for a weekend getaway. Jake Peralta uses the trip as an opportunity to "parent trap" Captain Holt and his estranged husband, Kevin, in an attempt to reconcile their relationship.

You can watch this episode on streaming platforms like Peacock . [S8E2] The Lake House

Critics noted that the episode was designed to "liven the mood" after the premiere's focus on police reform and the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to more traditional sitcom hijinks. Following the heavy themes of the season premiere,

Jake organizes a series of overly-planned activities, including suspicious bird-watching schemes, to force Holt and Kevin into romantic proximity. Critics noted that the episode was designed to

To cope with the stress of the trip, Rosa Diaz spends the weekend under the influence of edibles, providing much of the episode's chaotic humor. Production & Themes

The episode features the main ensemble, including Andy Samberg (Jake), Andre Braugher (Holt), Terry Crews (Terry), and Melissa Fumero (Amy).