22. The Chopper May 2026

If you ask a Brooklyn Nine-Nine fan to name the moment the show truly hit its stride, you'll hear a lot of votes for the "Halloween Heists" or the "Pontiac Bandit" sagas. But for those of us who love the perfect blend of high-stakes action and workplace absurdity, one episode stands above the rest:

Whether you're a first-time viewer or on your tenth rewatch, "The Chopper" reminds us that at the end of the day, the 99 is more than just a precinct—it's a family that looks really, really cool getting out of a helicopter. 22. The Chopper

We can't talk about this episode without mentioning the "Chopper" itself. Jake, fueled by his love for 80s action movies, is thrilled when the investigation requires a helicopter. But it’s Captain Holt who steals the show. To lean into the "cool factor" of the mission, Holt adopts the call sign If you ask a Brooklyn Nine-Nine fan to