The Cruise (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine (S3 E13)
"The Cruise" is the thirteenth episode of the third season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 58th overall episode of the series and is written by Tricia McAlpin and directed by Michael Spiller. It aired on Fox in the United States on January 26, 2016.
The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives that work in the precinct. In the episode, Jake and Amy spend a week on a cruise, only to discover that Doug Judy is the musical entertainer, hiding from an assassin. Meanwhile, Boyle and Rosa compete for a vacant apartment after the owner dies. Also, Holt's sister visits him, much to his dismay.
The episode was seen by an estimated 2.38 million household viewers and gained a 1.0/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised Robinson's and Nash's guest performances.
Plot
Jake (Andy Samberg) wins tickets for a week on a cruise and decides to take Amy (Melissa Fumero).
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