Santiago | [s4e7] Mr.

: After a market shortage, Boyle orders a live turkey for dinner. When Gina and Rosa refuse to let him kill it, the aggressive bird (named Nikolaj) traps them in the bathroom, leading to a slapstick-filled "turkey chase".

While the main plot handles the family tension, the rest of the 99th Precinct deals with holiday chaos: [S4E7] Mr. Santiago

: The two eventually bond over their shared love for Amy and their collaboration on an old "cold case" Victor never solved, proving that their investigative instincts are more alike than different. Subplots: Turkeys and Dog Shows : After a market shortage, Boyle orders a

: The idea for Jimmy Smits to play Amy's father was pitched by stars Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero , who felt his veteran status on police dramas like NYPD Blue made him the perfect fit. Subplots: Turkeys and Dog Shows : The idea

The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt to win the approval of Victor Santiago (played by guest star Jimmy Smits ). To prepare, Jake goes "," creating an obsessively detailed binder to mimic Victor’s own hyper-organized habits.

The fourth-season episode "" of Brooklyn Nine-Nine serves as a milestone for the series, introducing a long-awaited piece of Amy Santiago's lore: her retired-cop father, Victor. Originally aired on November 22, 2016, this Thanksgiving special subverts traditional "meet-the-parents" tropes through a combination of high-stakes neuroticism and absurdist side plots. The Central Conflict: "Full Santiago"