19 Times “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Was The Funniest Show On Television

Two words: Scary Terry.

When Jake and Rosa perfectly out-witted Amy.

When Jake and Rosa perfectly out-witted Amy.

Jake: Rules are made to be broken.
Amy: They were made to be followed. Nothing is made to be broken.
Jake: Uh, piñatas.
Rosa: Glow sticks.
Jake: Karate Boards.
Rosa: Spaghetti when you have a small pot.

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When Amy went undercover as a pregnant convict and Boyle delighted in it…

When Amy went undercover as a pregnant convict and Boyle delighted in it...

Boyle: I think it’s amazing. Jake and Amy and baby makes three. I don’t know if I believe in God, but I have prayed for this.

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… because Boyle is a huge Amy/Jake shipper.

... because Boyle is a huge Amy/Jake shipper.

Boyle: Hey guys, I just discovered a new drug, too. It’s called “Your Relationship,” and I’m high on it.

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To the point where it’s almost creepy. But also hilarious.

To the point where it's almost creepy. But also hilarious.

Jake: Ok, you and Rosa follow Augustine.
Boyle: Right, and you and Amy follow your hearts.
Jake: No! We’re gonna stay with the package.
Boyle: And each other, forever.

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When we got a very stark glimpse into what Captain Holt was like as a child.

When we got a very stark glimpse into what Captain Holt was like as a child.

Holt: This brings back memories. I loved playing doctor as a child.
Young Holt: The cancer has spread. Get your house in order.

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And we learned a little something about young Rosa. And Jake, too.

And we learned a little something about young Rosa. And Jake, too.

Rosa: When I was a kid, I had a major crush on the evil Gremlin.
Jake: Stripe?! Are you crazy?
Rosa: Yeah, well, I’m not gonna bone Gizmo.
Jake: I would.

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When Amy really wanted to make a good impression on Jake’s mom.

When Amy really wanted to make a good impression on Jake's mom.

Mrs. Peralta: I think she’s really great.
Amy: I think you’re really great too.
Jake: She’s very good at lip reading.
Amy: I wouldn’t say I’m very good. I mean, deaf people, they’re the real talents.
Jake: Just can’t stop.
Amy: I’ll let you guys talk. I’ll just close my eyes.

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When Gina leaned into a psychic prediction.

When Gina leaned into a psychic prediction.

Gina: Last week, she predicted I would have a sensuous encounter with a guy named Mark. And I did.

Gina: (at the bar) Is anyone here named Mark?

You’re good.

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Every time Jake used Amy’s words to name her sex tape.

Every time Jake used Amy's words to name her sex tape.

Amy: Can you magically make everyone kind, sober, and fully dressed?
Jake: “Kind, sober, and fully dressed.” Good news everyone, we found the name of Santiago’s sex tape.
Amy: This Halloween, I was the jerk. I’m sorry about tonight.
Jake: “I’m sorry about tonight.” We found the title for Santiago’s follow-up sex tape.
Amy: I’m horrible at this. When can we stop?
Jake: “I’m horrible at this, when can we sto…”
Amy: I know, I know. Title of my sex tape.
Amy: Just as long as we’re clear that I’m with someone and nothing is gonna happen.
Jake: “I’m with someone, nothing’s gonna happen,” name of your sex tape.
Amy: This better not bite me in the ass.
Jake: “Better not bite me in the ass,” name of your sex tape. But seriously, thank you so much for your help.

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When Rosa understood the love of a dog.

When Rosa understood the love of a dog.

Rosa: I didn’t understand why people care so much about their dumb dogs until I got a dumb dog myself. I’ve only had Arlo for a day and a half. But if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.

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When Jake read Harry Potter for Amy because LOVE.

When Jake read Harry Potter for Amy because LOVE.

Jake: I guess you could say he’s the golden snitch.
Amy: Wait. Was that a Harry Potter reference?
Jake: It most definitely was. I started reading them ’cause you love them so much.
Amy: AND??
Jake: You were right! They’re incredible. Remember when I called in sick the other day? I was at home, reading Order of the Phoenix.
Amy: Oh, this makes me so happy! How sad is it when Cedric dies?
Jake: I was crushed. Literally. Crying. On. The toilet.

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When Jake extolled the virtues of being the little spoon.

When Jake extolled the virtues of being the little spoon.

Sophia: You think I might tell everyone in the courtroom that you like to be the little spoon?
Jake: Everyone likes to be the little spoon. It makes you feel safe! Carl, back me up on this.
Carl: Yes, little spoon all the way.

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When Amy banked some sweet blackmail images of young Jake.

When Amy banked some sweet blackmail images of young Jake.

Amy: Did you have a nose ring in high school?
Jake: Yes. Until it got infected and I almost went blind. Don’t tell anyone!
Amy: Cool. It’s our secret. Just gonna check my email up high.

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When Rosa didn’t want to make small talk.

When Rosa didn't want to make small talk.

Rosa: I hate small talk. Let’s drink in silence.

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When a lie detector got Jake and Terry to live their truth.

Jake: See? It’s busted.
Terry: Is it? Or is your favorite artist really Taylor Swift?
Jake: No.
Terry: Lie.
Jake: Alright, fine. She is. She makes me feel things.
Terry: She makes ALL of us feel things!

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When we met “Scary Terry.”

Boyle: I need someone to fill out a lineup. Will you be Scary Terry?
Terry: Oh, I love being Scary Terry. He says what Regular Terry’s thinking.
Terry (as Scary Terry): THIS IS TAKING TOO LONG! I’M GONNA MISS THE FARMER’S MARKET!

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When Captain Holt roasted Jake over his messy locker.

When Captain Holt roasted Jake over his messy locker.

Holt: Here are two pictures. One is your locker. And the other is a garbage dump in the Philippines. Can you tell which is which?
Jake: That one’s the dump?
Holt: They’re both your locker!
Jake: Ahh, I should have guessed that. He’s good!

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When Boyle’s love for his BFF Jake was so powerful.

When Boyle's love for his BFF Jake was so powerful.

Boyle: What about me? What if something happens to Jake and he never gets to meet my baby? I don’t want to hang out with some stupid baby who’s never met Jake.

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And finally, when Jake proved that Terry would always catch him, literally, no matter what.

And finally, when Jake proved that Terry would always catch him, literally, no matter what.

Jake: If I run and leap at Terry, he will most certainly catch me in his arms. Coming in!
Terry: NO! I’M HOLDING COFFEE!

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