Every ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Season Ranked From Worst to Best

Widely regarded as one of the best shows of the 2010s and lauded as a beloved sitcom sensation, the police procedural comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine famously follows the eclectic group of detectives and staff at the fictional 99th Precinct in New York City as they solve crimes and engage in side-splitting shenanigans while under the watchful eye of their straight-laced and deadpan Captain Raymond Holt. For eight stellar seasons, audiences fell in love with Jake, Rosa, Charles, and the rest of the crazy and the many hijinks they were swept up in.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Release Date

September 17, 2013

Seasons

8

Touting a decorated cast led by Andy Samberg, Andre Braugher, Terry Crews, and Melissa Fumero, the celebrated sitcom debuted in 2013 and steadily emerged as a feel-good comfort show that attracted a devoted fan base during its dazzling run. In fact, fans saved the show from cancellation in 2018 after it was shockingly given the ax by Fox, only to be picked up by NBC the next day because of a passionate online campaign by devoted viewers. Here is every season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, ranked by the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter.

8

Season 8

45%

The final entry in the beloved police procedural sitcom was originally supposed to air in 2020 but faced numerous setbacks and delays due to COVID-19, which was heavily incorporated into the season’s storylines. The last installment of the series focuses on the many drastic changes that the precinct has undergone as a result of the pandemic, with Rosa shockingly quitting her job as a detective in favor of becoming a private investigator in the wake of the George Floyd protests and Jake and Amy attempting to navigate their new life as working parents to their son Mac.

Fans & Critics Disagree on Final Entry

The bittersweet season garnered a mixed response from longtime fans, who felt that wholesome comedy and hijinks the series was known for took a backseat to more serious issues and opted to provide political commentary, a switch-up many did not appreciate but critics lauded. In fact, Terry Crews revealed that four episodes were scrapped by producers in light of George Floyd’s murder, leading them to reassess its main premise. Nonetheless, audiences were pleased to see the adored kooky characters receive the proper send-off they deserved after eight seasons and 153 episodes of delivering endless laughter.

7

Season 6

89%

Season 6 saw the departure of series regular Chelsea Peretti, who hilariously played Gina Linetti, Captain Holt’s self-obsessed, sardonic assistant who sets out to become an internet celebrity and pursue her big dreams of superstardom. The lovable 99 gang all experience many huge milestones in both their personal and professional lives throughout the installment, as Jake and Amy contemplate having children, Terry sets out to pass the Lieutenant’s exam, and Holt finds himself lost after failing to be elected commissioner.

The Departure of a Prominent Series Regular

The season was the first of the sitcom to air on NBC after it was shockingly canceled by Fox after five seasons, with its passionate fans having rallied to save Brooklyn Nine-Nine via a social media campaign that led to the network sweeping in to pick it up the next day. Though audiences both loved and hated the hilariously sassy character, Peretti leaving the comedy did leave a void behind as her endearing chemistry with Holt and playful banter with Jake and the crew was sorely missed.

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6

Season 7

90%

After the death of his longtime archenemy Madeline Wuntch, Holt finally returns to his rightful position as the 99’s Captain after having been previously demoted and forced to work as a patrol officer. After struggling to conceive throughout the course of six months, Jake and Amy are thrilled when they discover that they are finally expecting, and the season chronicles the couple’s preparation and journey to becoming parents with the season finale featuring the arrival of their son McClane “Mac” Peralta-Santiago.

Jake & Amy’s Huge Next Step

By the time season 7 rolled around, critics and fans were beginning to feel like the series had become a bit predictable and formulaic, though they also appreciated the sitcom for that very fact: it was the ultimate comfort show that left them feeling cozy and content at the end of every episode. Witnessing Jake and Amy finally become parents and take their sweet relationship to the next level was a real treat for audiences, who were excited to see what the future held for the brand new family of three.

5

Season 5

94%

After the shocking season finale that saw Jake and Rosa being sent to prison for fifteen years by the dirty Lt. Melanie Hawkins, season 5 depicts the squad’s efforts to catch the corrupt cop in the act and free the duo from their being locked away. Holt goes to great lengths and puts himself in a compromising position to ensure the freedom of the unfairly targeted detectives, while Jake, Amy, Rosa, and the captain all experience some major relationship developments (both good and bad) during the 22 episodes.

A Swoon-Worthy Halloween Proposal

Both fans and critics couldn’t get enough of season 5, as Jake ends up proposing to Amy during the annual Halloween heist and leaving audiences swooning over the tender and perfectly executed moment. The celebrated season marked the final entry in the show’s Fox era, with many declaring that had it not been picked up by NBC the finale would have been a fitting wrap-up for the lovable cast and crew. Thankfully, the dazzling ensemble and their electrifying chemistry returned for more side-splitting misadventures and zany fun.

4

Season 1

94%

More often than not, the first season of a TV show is often their weakest and choppiest entry, as they are trying to find an identity with both their characters and relationships. However, that wasn’t the case for Brooklyn Nine-Nine when it premiered on September 17, 2013, as the NYPD’s fictional 99th precinct and its colorful squad quickly enamored themselves to audiences everywhere. When the strict Captain Raymond Holt arrives to lead the rambunctious group as their commanding officer, he must learn how to handle its detectives like the immature yet savvy Jake Peralta.

A Slam Dunk Freshman Sitcom Season

Fans swiftly fell in love with the sitcom’s sensational ensemble cast including Andy Samberg, Marissa Fumero, and Andrew Braugher, enjoying the comical camaraderie, amusing workplace shenanigans, and stellar performances that kept them laughing until the very end of each episode. The freshman season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine earned Samburg a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy as well as Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, while paving the way for more fun and entertaining installments.

3

Season 3

96%

Fans were left flocking to their televisions to catch the opening episode when the third season of Brooklyn premiered, with audiences anxiously tuning in to see what happened between Jake and Amy after they shared their romantic feelings for one another and a long-awaited kiss while on an undercover job. The season also features the Nine-Nine getting two new captains after Holt was assigned the head of the NYPD Public Affairs Division by his nemesis Wuntch, causing chaos for the squad.

A Slew of Dazzling Guest Stars

Season 3 featured the introduction of fan-favorite recurring character Adrian Pimento (played by the uproarious Jason Mantazoukas), with the wild and delightfully unhinged detective returning to the precinct after spending years undercover and struggling to acclimate to normal life. Popular performers like Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, Katey Sagal, and Nick Offerman are just a few other memorable guest stars who appear in the season, which results in Jake and Holt being forced to go into witness protection in Florida when they face off against Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis.

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2

Season 2

96%

By the sophomore season of the smash hit series, the colorful characters had been fully fleshed out and their unique personalities and quirks honed in, and audiences were loving the camaraderie among the cast members. The second installment featured Holt duking it out against his bitter rival Madelyn Wuntch (Kyra Sedgwick), with the two hilariously sharing barbs and brutal insults while showcasing a more laid-back side of the squad’s normally buttoned-up captain (much to the joy of viewers).

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Finds Its Groove

Watching Captain Holt spectacularly embrace his goofy and playful side was a real treasure for fans to witness, as he became swept up in the squad’s crazy antics and began developing a genuine father/son bond with Jake. Eva Longoria also showed up to cause a snag in the will-they/won’t-they relationship blossoming between Amy and Jake, as the fun-loving detective began a romance with Longoria’s attorney character Sophia and briefly stood in the way of the wholesome crush forming between the stubborn detectives.

1

Season 4

96%

Both a knockout with critics and audiences alike, season 4 transported fans down to sunny Florida where Jake and Holt are trying to make the most of their new lives in the witness protection program while they wait for the Nine-Nine to catch Figgis. Back at the precinct, the squad must deal with their dim-witted and incompetent new Captain Jason “C.J.” Stentley (Ken Marino), who causes more harm than good and plays a hand in the gang taking a road trip down south to rescue their beloved missing squad members.

The Hilarious Misadventures of “Larry” & “Greg”

The episodes in which Jake and Holt are posing as “Larry” and “Greg” and both begin working for at a cheesy family fun center known as Fun Zone were an absolute riot, and the appearance of Maya Rudolph as a U.S. Marshal and their case worker was the cherry on top of the amusing storyline. The thrilling season is also entertaining because Jake and Amy evolve in their relationship and move in together after they are eventually able to go back home to New York City, all the while Rosa and Adrian fully commit to their romance and the precinct faces being shut down.

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