[s5e20] Show Me Going [2026 Update]

While at the precinct, the team hears an active shooter alert for a hotel in Brooklyn Heights.

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 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. [S5E20] Show Me Going

The episode's title refers to the official NYPD radio code used by officers to announce they are responding to an emergency.

" 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 While at the precinct, the team hears an

The episode explores various coping mechanisms when faced with the potential loss of a loved one.

Despite their desperate desire to assist, the squad is ordered by the Commissioner to stay put and handle normal duties. Character Responses and Themes Critical and Fan Reception Initially attempts to "save

Tension spikes when they hear Rosa’s badge number (3118) and name followed by the phrase "show me going".