While the main plot handles the family tension, the rest of the 99th Precinct deals with holiday chaos:
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. [S4E7] Mr. Santiago
: 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 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" When Gina and Rosa refuse to let him
: Captain Holt helps a struggling Adrian Pimento adjust to life after the NYPD by giving him a $2,000 loan for a private investigator license. In a classic Pimento move, he bets the entire sum on a televised dog show. Despite Holt's initial fury, the two end up bonding at a bar while watching the show, which Pimento eventually wins, earning $70,000. Production & Reception