Jake And Doug Judy’s Final Goodbye | Brooklyn 99 Season 8 Episode 5

#brooklyn99 #brooklyn99season8 #comedy

[@thedefinitionisthis]

The saga began with Jake wanting to catch Doug..... And it ends with Jake setting him free. :')

[@andrealee8561]

Cuz Doug saved his life

[@hebakhalid437]

It’s wrong, but sweet

[@ChrisAtheist]

I asked my self since the first episode of season 1 how Jake managed it to become further than police academy

[@tonym9716]

Beautiful friendship

[@keilou_3296]

@@andrealee8561 twice

[@jacquelinekipping7542]

The Dutch in the background was “wie gebruikt nog telefooncellen?” Or “who still uses phone booths?”😂

[@aaliyah6464]

The accents so bad tho 😂 In Afrikaans its "wie gebruik nog steeds telefoonhokkies"

[@dirtydeedsdirtcheep3007]

Well that's better than when they all yelled grandma during the bottle boling or when the swedish came to help them get the diamond's meatball.

[@detachsoup6061]

Also this so so clearly not in amsterdam or anything in europe. In willing to bet a 100 bucks that this is recorded in vancouver somewhere.

[@ShoubhitPA2004]

@@detachsoup6061 you really think they'd fly the whole cast to Amsterdam just to film a 1 minute scene there?

[@jacquelinekipping7542]

This isn’t even Vancouver. I’m guessing a few feet of a random Universal back lot in LA.

[@coffeetea8577]

The way Doug says “you can hug me” in that small voice just triggered something in me and I just bawled. It was that moment that it really hit me B99 is truly ending and this is the last time he and Jake will ever do something crazy. Gonna miss them so much! 😭😭😭😭

[@isaacchua0405]

Same

[@mysacermoshcmail3141]

It’s a journey we will never forget😢

[@princeraina507]

I was holding up my tears until I saw this comment 😭😭

[@austindyer2144]

Anytime a funny character experience raw unaltered emotion it’s always gut wrenching for me

[@i..i..i6794]

OMGGGG WHYYYYYYY😭😭

[@chancekuehnel8448]

Damn, they have the best frenemies relationship. What a kind and satisfying ending 🌟

[@brendonscloud4743]

Agreed

[@fromis.9]

Yeah and Jake is a corrupted cop

[@alexandraguardian9840]

@@fromis.9 Still a far better and more competent person than most police higher-ups.

[@fromis.9]

@@alexandraguardian9840 you comparing Jake to corrupted cops? Jake should be portray at least a role model. But when you add in comedy, people are ok with cops being corrupted. Bunch of hypocrites.

[@alexandraguardian9840]

@@fromis.9 You were the one who compared Jake to corrupted cops, though.

[@comicalcosmonaut959]

Damn, it’s heartbreaking to see. Doug during their phone call is ecstatic and happy that he’s truly a free man now but Jake is just rather soft spoken and sullen. I know they’ll both miss each other but it looks like it hit Jake harder 😢

[@redactedname247]

Part of Jake being subdued is probably because he doesn't want to draw too much attention to the fact that he knowingly abetted someone in escaping from jail (not that I disagree with what Jake did, but probably not too smart to be loud about it in the middle of the police station).

[@comicalcosmonaut959]

@@redactedname247 that’s a pretty good inference but I’m certain it was also genuine sadness he felt. Given everything that has happened this season (his two dads breaking up, Rosa leaving, Charles having cancer), Jake has plenty of reason to be super emotional lately

[@williamcortelyou9072]

Yeah, because Jake also knows that while hes safe and free, he can never see him again. If Judy comes back hes screwed. If Jake was ever found to have any interaction with him, his career would be ruined. Jake and Doug knew this was probably the last time they could ever see each other.

[@fromis.9]

Yeah cause Jake is a corrupted cop

[@nursyifa5384]

@@fromis.9 you’ve been commenting this thousands times stop no one cares abt your opinion

[@cj131]

This is one of the best Doug Judy episodes. What a wholesome finish to the best friendship. This was so epic and sad...

[@benjaythewhite]

Charles Boyle wants to know your location.

[@nefarious_seraph13]

I like to imagine in the imaginary future of B99 that goes past the finale, Jake, Amy, and Mac will one day take a family vacation to Amsterdam and reunite with an old friend.

[@starystarystary]

Perfect wrap-up 🥲 Sums up their whole relationship...

[@Raydnt69]

@@nefarious_seraph13 YEARLY vacations to Amsterdam

[@jonahthrane812]

The very last face Jake makes, he knows that's probably the last time in a long while that he will talk to Judy. End of an era.

[@guythat779]

Yeah... it's the same face I gave my friend when he wasnt looking I knew we're all going out separate ways and it'll be a long time before the gang meets again, or even I see him Little did I know that was the last time I saw him Rest in peace my brother, you'll be missed

[@norstamper9258]

It's not only that. The primary feeling is the fact that he realised he technically became a 'dirty cop'.

[@llarmstrong783]

It finally hit me that Brooklyn 99 was ending

[@Butterfly-ql4pg]

A perfect ending for the most legendary frenemy duo in history 😢

[@fromis.9]

Perfect ending. A prisoner escape, and a cop become corrupted. Perfect for a police comedy.

[@marcosgutierrez1265]

@@fromis.9 god please shut up, youre not using the word corruption correctly, youre trying to look smart with all your stupidass comments but you base all that on the WRONG statement that jake was corrupter LMAOOO so pathetic, what jake did is debatably unethical or stupid, but that was NOT corruption lmaoooo there are specific acts called corruption, putting a fucking pen on a jacket isnt considered corruption or illegal in any kind, youre basing your whole point on your stupidity and ignorance just for trying to go against one beautiful moment lmaoooo

[@0x00Fyou]

@@marcosgutierrez1265 So being a cop and providing criminals a way to escape is not corruption? Good to know

[@marcosgutierrez1265]

@@0x00Fyou lmao mate you can say all you want about jake as a person/cop but no, what jake did wasn't illegal in any way, just unprofessional, but yet no, this wasnt any crime or illegal action in any way, go cry bout it

[@marcosgutierrez1265]

@@0x00Fyou for your information there are a list of SPECIFIC actions called corruption, sadly for you and that stupid ass girl this isn’t one of them 😭

[@starorcarina8525]

His relationship with Doug Judy is way Healthier than Boyle's

[@Nyanpuddi]

thats just bc boyle is crazy

[@starorcarina8525]

@@Nyanpuddi and therefore I pray in this last season, they will show 7th Drink Amy and Boyle learning how to back the fuck off with Jake's personal life

[@Aaronloll]

@@starorcarina8525 tbh, this late season boyle has been pretty laid back with jake, his disagreement with jake’s plan in s8 e2 and u could probably tell in the latest episodes

[@angelconstantino6551]

Nooo😂😂

[@omarsanchez8956]

Agreed, Cause OH God I really hate Boyle a lot

[@edselcalleja-palma7669]

I like to imagine when mac gets older and become a evil, trickster, intelligent supervillan, that his arch enemy/best friend will be a cop whose father was some old time car thief. Like mac would instantly see him and know they were meant to be best friends....haha

[@marciedresel7051]

Oh my god that would be hilarious, but it would be sad if Mac ended up being a criminal

[@kuhansuppiah4372]

Oh man that would be so cool. That could be the idea for a sequel series in years to come

[@purplepotato1535]

Thats like Cobra Kai but better damn

[@kuhansuppiah4372]

@@purplepotato1535 heck Mac doesnt even have to be evil, he could a Robin Hood style hacker stealing funds from sleazy corporation and donating it to charities. Judy's kid could be the cyber crime cop on the case

[@StrangeSpark]

@@kuhansuppiah4372 I like the idea of Mac being some hot shot lawyer ( obviously with a love-hate relationship with the police force because he's just that good) with a Robin Hood kind of mentality. The kind of person who only represents the underdog and usually wins. Lawful good to Jake's chaotic good

[@melissaclark1051]

Jake's true best friend. Pity we did not get to see Jake be his bestman.

[@samanthamartin8297]

Ngl I agree. I feel like his friendship with Judy is a hell of a lot healthier than his friendship with Boyle. That’s just me though

[@thebakeosaurusrex8361]

@@samanthamartin8297 no I definitely agree with you on the healthy part

[@harveyross3308]

@@thebakeosaurusrex8361 yes very healthy a cop who broke the law and let a criminal free and a criminal who always betrays him

[@RogueBlackOp]

@@samanthamartin8297 Yeah like 85% of Boyle and Jake’s friendship is Boyle saying something disgusting and Jake being disgusted by it lol

[@Vekcrazah]

@@RogueBlackOp Jake doesn't hate Boyle's antics though. The final episode proves it. You don't have to love each part of your friend for you to have a healthy relationship. All you need is just this trusting relationship that you know you can rely on them through thick or thin. the PB and J friendship is a beautiful one, but it's definitely lacking trust. The two of them are on edge with each other, despite them jiving so well together. There's a certain friendship that can be extracted from that, sure, but unlike Boyle who actually is supportive every step of the way, with _interesting_ ways to show it, he actually shows trustworthiness. Hence why Boyle might be the better best friend, but equally valuable friendship with PB&J

[@JenniferHuangDeng22]

The background and orange shirt had me in the beginning.

[@JSRbowling595]

(Insert football player meme.) "They had us in the first half, not gonna lie."

[@nameno9493]

It had all of us

[@alechorowitz5279]

It was so sweet to hear him finally admit he loves him He couldn't let him go to jail. He stole some cars, he didn't rape or kill anyone. Sweet he just basically let him go.

[@ehsanullah2325]

Theres a reason stealing is bad. Its not just the object thats stolen its the money spent on it gone to waste as well. I think Jake saw that Doug can change for good and decides to let him break out

[@Raydnt69]

@@ehsanullah2325 To be fair, its total BS that Doug was arrested in the first place, he got a full pardoning except for one area he didnt know about

[@YellowFlash34]

@@ehsanullah2325 Doug did change, he stopped stealing cars, he was arrested for a car he stole years ago

[@ClassyJoker]

Well the point here is more like Doug is a reformed man, and he got even pardoned, except for one area he didn't even know about, waaay back some years ago, so anyone with minimal gray matter would understand that there's no good enough reason for Doug to be in jail now that he's a reformed man and didn't commit any crime anymore. That's probably also why Jake decided to set him free giving him the pin

[@arainmiao3781]

Why do I feel like Jake gave the final call to Judy hoping he'd choose to stay and face the consequences of his actions. Despite the chances of him escaping (which he did), he still tried to make him own up to his crimes. At the end of the day, Jake was a friend first -cop second.

[@bdletoast09]

Because even if he's (despite the appearances) a stickler for the rules, Jake also recognizes that the judiciary system in his country is broken and that Doug's petty crimes don't justify sending him the hell hole that is a prison (especially after Jake experienced prison himself and knows how poorly treated inmates are, disregarding the reason they're here). Doug's whole point during this episode was that even if he likes Jake and they're friends, being a cop in that day and age makes him part of a system of opression even when he's a decent guy. Doug Judy is by no mean a saint, and it may be unfair that he escaped any form of repercussions for his crimes, but his friendship with Jake reads far more real to me with that conclusion that it did before.

[@jonahrajesh3473]

This might the last time I ever see Trudy Judy Judy and jake and Amy and everyone I will miss them so much

[@brendonscloud4743]

It will be the last time you see the 2 judys, Jake and Amy will be in the other episodes

[@nefarious_seraph13]

I like to imagine in the imaginary future of B99 that goes past the finale, Jake, Amy, and Mac will one day take a family vacation to Amsterdam and reunite with an old friend.

[@raaghavdatta7814]

Atleast Im happy there was more screentime for Jake+Doug+Charles

[@ronswanson908]

At least they got one final Doug episode, I would like to think pimento will appear

[@hazimesahe]

Id kill for a Pimento cheese burger, ive never tried it but I wanna try

[@seamusburke639]

DOUG: I don't normally share my weed, but I think this guy needs it.

[@dr.science_0177]

Or Gina

[@mapk1516]

I really wanted Pimento to at least meet Doug Judy just once

[@hunternicholson9953]

He was in the trailer

[@curtisebear1568]

After he hugs him jake says “I’ll see you soon” and Judy turns around, that’s the moment he realised what’s going on 😎✌️

[@anomisii]

" I love you Peralta " " love you too..judy " Crying

[@cupguin]

I love how worried Jake looks when Terry tells him he's got a call from an inmate. Then how much happier he looks after he knows his plan worked. Tigers and toucs!

[@arnabsaha7525]

Are they trying to kill us? Wasn’t it enough the series had to come to a close. Damn it I am literally crying rn. It’s like the last scene from White Collar.

[@colegriffin4142]

Slowly ending off each story line, but giving enough wiggle room for a possible season 9 in the future. end of an era definitely, but we can always have hope for the future. Hoping the series ends with them all saying “99”.

[@MarkCalloway]

There’s never going to be a season 9 I’m afraid

[@colegriffin4142]

@@MarkCalloway I’m being brutally honest, most series that state ‘last season’, make a return a couple of years later (either as a one of episode, or a one of series)

[@orsomethingorno]

Lots of shows that get cancelled without finishing their run return after a couple years. But B99 has gotten to the end of its run naturally, and with the BLM / police reform etc themes of this season, the show is essentially questioning its very foundation as a show about good cops. Its time has come and it knows it.

[@MellyMelon1331]

True that many shows return, but 99? Its ending because as Andy (Jake), the directors, and various other members of the cast and crew, have stated the show is ending because they dont feel good about it anymore. They feel its morally wrong to keep making the show. And because of that, if the show ever did return, they'd have to do it without most of the team we love behind it, cause they dont wanna do more than this finale season. Its over

[@briansilva3344]

@@MellyMelon1331 maybe in a reunion special down the line.

[@therenegade4482]

It’s kind of nice seeing jake’s character growth Jake gave up one of the most movie style chase to watch his son stand up for the first time And now he finally stopped chasing the one who got away and let him go for the sake of friendship

[@Kayoss13212]

Illegal, but nice. I guess.

[@therenegade4482]

Kayoss13212 i think when jake gave judy to another cop it’s his way of letting him go since it was jake who always wanted to take judy away but this time he let someone else did it plus doug judy isn’t a dangerous criminal

[@pauljones4763]

I watched this clip over 5 times. Can't believe its over between Jake and Doug Judy.

[@thecornerstoneguy]

Same here 😢

[@stephieirene1]

did you see the part where Jake gives his pen to Doug Judy?

[@pauljones4763]

@@stephieirene1 didn't see no pen but I suspect he did it around 0:36

[@HareeshSoundar]

@@pauljones4763 maybe jake kept the pen kinda half outta his pocket so judy can take it….see his hands before hugging jake and at 0:49 after hugging…doesn’t it look like he’s hiding the pen?🙄

[@MustardBus]

PP&J spin-off? Lol

[@hansdiamante8884]

i love this because it shows a new jake. all throughout the series he's been lawfully moral even if he was subjected to the same injustice system that he works for, even as far as finding loopholes. but this time he finally has a new moral code because of his experience with doug judy.

[@artandcraftsbyrajvi4741]

The best thing about this show is that most of the recurring characters appears in almost every season which makes it interesting to watch. ❤️❤️

[@alexzander907]

I really like how we can slowly see jake start to question it all through out this last season, it really contextualises him leaving

[@user-tg3bd4om2w]

I think this scene is going to get way more meaningful and dark at some point (maybe with Jake leaving the force for good). Usually when he bends rules he's always wisecracking as he's doing it. But just that uncharacteristic drawn serious face paired with the quiet backdrop... Brace yourselves everyone.

[@blaza1383]

jake leaving the force wont be a dark one, it will be a gud one

[@abyssalassassin1394]

@@blaza1383 I actually agree with top comment as I think from past episode where Jake had to choose between parenting and his job, this served as good easteregg for his impending leave of the force as he unable to witheld guilt of letting Judy go free.

[@blaza1383]

@@abyssalassassin1394 i don't think jake will regret letting him go, I jus think he will use it as a leverage. I think it will be gud when he leaves the force

[@mansivyas3073]

It's weird how everyone thinks Jake is going to leave the force. Makes zero sense unless it's for becoming an FBI agent. But if he leaves just like that then it won't be a satisfying end and it would be more bitter. I mean come on that literally would be betraying everything Brooklyn nine nine has done so far in it's seasons. Which is a show about fun and funny times with friends who r family.

[@fletcheragenda6014]

@@mansivyas3073 I disagree. I feel like the show has been subtly pointing at jake leaving for a long time now. He’s become way more mature, is a dad and is seeing a lot of the cracks in the police force. I imagine he’ll retire to choose to spend more time with his son and maybe help out with rosa

[@joshuapope9225]

I'm glad that not a single detail of season 8 was spoiled so that when I witnessed it I could appreciate every moment as it built up

[@prophetslost29]

I've staved off of Season 8 thinking I would handle it better if I just binged it but after watching this clip, it's really hit me that this is their final season. I must stay updated week to week!

[@notAshildr]

Just so we're clear, stroopwafels are great. And also, what better county to retire in for a car thief than the Netherlands, where everyone's on bikes.

[@Coops1985]

lol as if the bikes don;t get stolen.... but yeah stroopwafels!

[@SourRobo8364]

Honestly, this feels like the real ending to the show. I don't think I can watch any of the next episodes. This is so satisfying.

[@RyxFPS]

this episode was the one that truly made me realize it was all coming to an end.

[@tabby5228]

Dang. I’ve never even watched a full episode of this show and even I can see how much they meant to each other. My eyes are filling up with emotions.

[@itsru8232]

I discovered this show just two years ago and ate it all up as fast as I could. I got on board a little late but I’ve loved every character and every season, it quickly became one of my comfort shows because it never failed to make me laugh. 8 seasons is a long run, it hurts, obviously, but it’s been a sweet ride

[@that-gay-dork3749]

Always loved their friendship. Here’s hoping the two kept secret contact, that’s a lifelong bromance right there.

[@CS_GOD64]

This season had me on the brink of tears every ep.😭 When cap holt told the squad he's retiring almost made me have a meltdown.

[@akshitsingh1615]

The scene is a great example of saying "Toughest thing to do in life is to say goodbye to someone you'll never see again, even if they were your greatest rivals."

[@norstamper9258]

Nobody talks about this, but this is Jake's darkest and corruptest secret. IMO this is truly why he left the the 99.

[@brendonscloud4743]

Real tears.

[@nefarious_seraph13]

I like to imagine in the imaginary future of B99 that goes past the finale, Jake, Amy, and Mac will one day take a family vacation to Amsterdam and reunite with an old friend.

[@Alan-yb8kx]

When Jake said "tiger and touc" at the end, he realized maybe being a cop is no longer suitable for him. He just set free Doug Judy a convict. The episode after this one, he is suspended for making the wrong arrest. Even though he is good at solving cases, Jake might be too sentimental and impulsive at times to be a good cop. When comes the choice between being a cop and a father, he ultimately chooses to be a good father for Mac.

[@rahmahdiadi7689]

I can't help but to cry a little when i saw Jake's emotions in the conversation after Doug admit he escaped from prison. We can really see emotional roller coaster there

[@michelletran2637]

I actually teared up during this scene

[@selenakwok8169]

Lowkey disappointed we never got to meet doug’s wife Also wasn’t she is a judge? Is she okay with running away to another country to help him escape 5 years in prison? I mean I guess she is considering they’re already in Amsterdam but like yknow

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

Did you answer your own question based on watching the video?

[@selenakwok8169]

@@b2kzangelalwayz ok I watched the episode and was already wondering about it and decided to voice it here but ig my real question is why is she ok with escaping the law with him?

[@secondaryaccount686]

@@selenakwok8169 Thanks for pointing out character inconsistencies because I’m upset Jake helped a prisoner escape even though up until now he’s been such a stickler for the law. I’m just upset they did this to Jake’s character (not to mention what they did to Boyle in the recent episode!!!!! So mad they are affecting characters’ identities!!!!)

[@marys4038]

@@secondaryaccount686 true but to be fair, it wasn’t like Judy was dangerous? He got arrested for an old crime and was probably going to spend years in jail for something he already understood was wrong and tried to atone for. Plus, Jake knows what it’s like to be in prison and wouldn’t feel comfortable putting one of his best friends in prison for something he’d done a long time ago

[@Raydnt69]

@@secondaryaccount686 Maybe thats why his attitude here is a little off. I would assume he would sound more happy about talking to Judy again but no I think Jake is kind of having a moral dilemma, he helped a man escape from prison but he also helped his good friend go free

[@absolutez3r019]

Stroopwaffles are actually amazing. If you haven't tried them, you're missing out

[@nunisasuke6023]

The last time we will ever see them together :(

[@23lacross]

I like how he’s wearing orange just for the audience to make sure it doesn’t ruin the surprise

[@tammiewaanders34]

I live in The Netherlands and I can guarantee that Amsterdam doesn’t look that colourful and clean. 😂

[@joukeschat2486]

Im dutch and can guarantee the netherlands in other area's

[@voilocollective]

Was het maar zo

[@c.l.minc.2709]

I teared up at this scene. I always do Doug is one of my favourite characters.

[@TheRealCodeBlack]

I love how Judy has to pull out all his best manipulations and tricks to get one over on Jake, but for any other cop all he needs is a pen. And I love that Jake knows Judy is so brilliant that he can just give Judy that pen and he'll be alright.

[@ger5565]

I can't believe they're ending this show. So many great characters and relationships.

[@hannahbaker6617]

I wish it had lasted longer, but it had a great run

[@viciousscythe4162]

Good to see he's still winning in the "criminal's you let go" category

[@Demaad]

From enemies to frenemies to besties What a journey!

[@lVicel]

The Types of Friends Jake has: _Boyle_ -> That Friend who accompanies you even to go to the bathroom. Sometimes cloying but you can count on him at all times. _Terry_ -> Act like your surrogate brother/father. Making sure you don't do stupid things... in a row. _Rosa_ -> There is the mystery of the meaning of life and THE mystery of how they became friends. Even so, they share certain tastes to continue being friends. _Gina_ -> Childhood friend who knows you well and who, despite taking different paths, are still in contact. _Hitchcock and Scully_ -> Those weird friends that you occasionally talk to. _Pimento_ -> Friend who has his own stories. They are interesting to hear but you definitely DON'T want to be a part of them. _Doug_ -> Party buddy, you always have fun with him but you know you can't close relate to him because at some point they might do something really stupid. _Caleb_ -> The friend you met on a trip. From time to time you see it because it's nice but you don't share the same tastes. _Kevin_ -> Husband of your adoptive Father who you only knew but you already have a certain affection for him _Raymond_ -> Your adoptive father _Amy_ -> Wife

[@georgeprchal3924]

Fifel! Papa! Fifel! Papa! FIFEL! PAPA!

[@CRUISR-ib4nj]

A solo movie on Netflix overseas against the Dutch mafia???? I think we need this

[@andrealee8561]

Jake n Doug r literally my favorite I'm going to miss all this Its sad its ending. This is one of my favorite shows. U couldn't end the series without Doug ❤

[@Severusimba]

Maybe I'm reading way into this but I think that at 0:38 you can see the moment Jake can tell Doug took the pen, and immediately lets it go. that and the little smile at 2:45 is SO so good

[@pjulcsi]

This makes me.cry every time. Every damn time. This is my one and only comfort-show and their friendship is an absolite highlight. Tigers and tucs 🥰

[@mishekmangsubba5872]

Jake sounds so sad man dude knows it's their last pb and j adventure

[@Josh-ux5wp]

I had no idea this was the last season!!! I haven’t been following for a couple years, but I guess this is the perfect chance to binge it all again :)

[@samuelparchment1908]

I want to think someday Jake goes to Amsterdam and reunites PB&J. …it’s all I can hold onto

[@emilyjoplin5367]

I’m crying!!! I love their friendship

[@mamstarstorm]

The end of an era😢😔.

[@lucaskennington9101]

Notice the way he touches his badge after the hug. Weighing up his job against his friend's freedom.

[@andressaucedapadron1937]

“Oh boy it’s you, that I lie with, as the world caves in”

[@gpark6050]

I think this season, every episode is gonna end emotionally. Every character is unique and awesome, they're lining up their stories with the perfect (unperfect) ending

[@WalkmanWillWalkAllOverYou]

I've almost finished the Show, but this Moment finally caused it to sink in: it truly is the end...

why did i find it hot that jake’s breaking the law

[@adkerlegand]

This show 😭❤️ there will never be another like it

[@krekkerman7540]

1:43 I’m Dutch and I barely understood what that guy said

[@PumaPants248]

I really wish that the final heist would have been when Doug showed up for the last season but this was great too

[@pauljones4763]

This prove Jake is a friend first, cop second

[@xyPERSON]

That is the problem Paul. Look... I will be the first to admit that Doug Judy grew on a me a bit because he was so likable and over time he did do some good things like saving Jake's life but the fact remains he was still a criminal and apparently liked being one because he never changed for the better. Jake on the other hand is a cop and as a cop his duty should have come before their so-called friendship and anything else between them. It is not his fault that Judy chose to be a criminal and continued being one throughout their entire relationship but it is his fault for failing to do what he swore to do as a law enforcement figure.

[@NotleGaming]

@@xyPERSON aghhh Jake helped Judy escape because Judy saved Jakes life...its that simple. Cops are swore to protect and serve the public and Jake does that everytime and furthermore Jake did not fail to do his Job

[@xyPERSON]

@@NotleGaming Jake did fail to do his job because he allowed a criminal to go free. At some point people have to be held accountable for their actions and by choosing to let Judy go Jake only helped him to continue avoiding accountability and responsibility. Another term for this is ENABLING.

[@NotleGaming]

​@@xyPERSON Jake did not fail to do his job...he helped Judy escape after he had done his job which was waiting for back up to take Judy to jail.... and in all fairness Judy did save Jakes life and I know that's the only reason he helped him escape cos Judy could have escaped and let Judy die.

[@orsomethingorno]

​@@xyPERSON What show are you watching? Completely missing the point. Remember how Doug's life went: after crimes in his youth for which he did his time, he found himself unemployable and turned to car theft to survive. He was never violent. Eventually he was caught, and helped the police bring down far worse criminals. He attempted to get out of the criminal world, but kept being dragged back in by genuinely nasty criminals; continuing to help Jake (or to use Jake to get out of his jams, or some combo of the above). He struggled to entirely escape the life, but eventually at his stag party he used Jake's dumb sense of duty to eliminate some of his worst old "friends" from his life. He was settled into an entirely clean life, when he was arrested for a crime 25 years earlier. Jake's always battled between his duty to the law (and enthusiasm for catching baddies), and seeing Doug for who he really is -- a fundamentally good person. In this season, the circumstances in the past year or so around BLM, police brutality etc (as especially expressed in his friendship with Rosa, who quit the force) are making Jake fundamentally question the limits of his duty. He is trying to be a good guy in a fundamentally broken institution, and as a person who knows what prison is like, he comes to the conclusion that, regardless of his duty and his instinct, he cannot condemn someone to prison who does not deserve it.

[@tonytoney3110]

Most emotional scene this season

[@74URS74]

This goodbye felt more emotional than the final precinct farewell.

[@tunnelvision4366]

Can’t believe this has come to an end 99 FOREVER!

[@renevos5822]

The funniest duo ever.

[@nmgproductions6138]

So many emotions

[@shauneclifford3]

This is what happens when a show get fair warning its ending, they can write proper ends for character arcs. And yes Stroopewaffles are amazing, especially the chocolate covered ones.

[@Kenaje.Damnta]

Thank you! Honestly was worried about this... Happy it had a good ending though it means I approve of crime... Dilemma

[@beardupbeerdown7355]

Beautiful

[@sofiareason5692]

No matter how many times I watch this I ball. The first time I finished the season and the 5th time

[@vitoriadiaspontes7142]

They are like that one Zuko to aang quote at atla's final: "i can't believe one year ago my objetive was to catch you and now... we're friends"😂

[@kalacool]

I cried. I am literally crying over here :(

[@ray-jo4wc]

the ghost dog would be very proud

[@fritzduca665]

The best bromance out there.

[@stillwaitingfor99]

This whole season waa great wrap up

[@stephieirene1]

who else has watched and rewatched that hug to see where Doug stole a pen?

[@heylookmaimadeitt3280]

One of the best characters from the show

[@harveyross3308]

The king came home

[@wiremuwiniata1216]

Unpopular opinion (and SPOILER ALERT!): I wish this episode had ended differently. In my head I had an idea of Jake getting a hold of some legal buddies (maybe even Judy’s wife) and finding some legal loophole to get Judy out cause the guy didn’t deserve to go to prison after trying to go straight. I hated that Jake felt like he had to break his code and help a guy escape prison and just by seeing how guilty he felt after hearing that it work (combined with being a Dad) is also what probably pushed him off the force. I would’ve loved to see him mature even more throughout the season and the end with him still leaving the 99, but for his dream job in the FBI, more serious and mature about his role as an agent and a Dad because yes, they would’ve been able to figure that out.

[@acxiz1596]

I’m not crying you are

[@elizatotty4295]

Best episode of the season

[@birkullanc2024]

Best Frenemies Ever 🥺❤️ we will miss you all..

[@molly_parker_1847]

So I’ve been doing nothing but binging this whole show for the last 2 weeks for the first time and I just got done watching this episode and is it just me or does season 8 feel different? Like it’s not bad necessarily it just feels different. Like with Kevin and Holt splitting up and having some problems with their relationship, Rosa not being a cop anymore, Jake and Amy having a hard time being parents and cops at the same time, Jake and Doug’s goodbye feeling bittersweet, the whole war between cops and civilians which I know they only did that to mirror real life. I just feel like things are falling apart in this season and every thing in this show feels like the world is ending.

[@premiumheadpats4150]

That is so sweet.

[@reynoldstheoplis94]

The PB&J is over 😢😢😢😢😢

[@didiuniverse5287]

Goodbye Doug Judy I'm gonna miss u😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@numberoneappgames]

Craig Robinson was a fun actor to add to the show. He fit in so well.