One Cold Open That Perfectly Sums Up Each Character | Brooklyn Nine-Nine

The iconic cold opens that made us fall in love with these characters.
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"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" follows the exploits of hilarious Det. Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and his stoically ever-professional captain, Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher), along with their diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD's 99th Precinct. In this final season of the series, Jake and the squad must try to balance their personal lives and their professional lives over the course of a very difficult year.
Rounding out the ensemble is Sgt. Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumera), who has a passion for organization and a weakness for dork dancing; Lt. Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews), a mountain of a man whose most powerful muscle is his sweetheart; Jake's best friend and human puppy dog, Det. Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio); and the incredibly secretive, tough-as-nails Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz). Also part of the Nine-Nine are veteran officers Det. Scully (Joel McKinnon Miller) and Det. Hitchcock (Dirk Blocker), whose only skill as police officers is their ability to make a passable pot of coffee.
Created by Emmy Award-winning writer/producers Dan Goor and Michael Schur, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" won the 2014 Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (Samberg). Emmy winner Braugher earned four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Capt. Holt.
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[@gingerwald]

I always liked the detail that whenever there's an emergency situation Rosa is the first one to go for alarms or fire extinguishers showing how seriously she takes her job.

[@Novakane78]

So seriously that she quit when she saw how corrupted the police force is

[@adam-gf2qb]

​@@Novakane78what?? When??

[@blasttyrant3228]

@@adam-gf2qb The last season, have you not caught up?

[@adam-gf2qb]

@@blasttyrant3228 ah OK, no I didn't enjoyed the last two or so seasons, so idk. But first few are the best

[@ninjachannel007]

It shows that she was serious about protecting others, which makes sense. Has nothing to do with her job, but her protective character.

[@aayushchandra275]

Holt always introducing himself to his husband with his full name, all the time....🤣🤣🤣

[@camilafuentes3173]

Or how he signs every text with "Sincerely, Raymond Holt" 😂

[@aayushchandra275]

@@camilafuentes3173 You never know, that might be a secret code language between them. So, that if someone hacks their phone, they can know it is not their spouse. After all, they are very smart. 😎😎

[@alexh9614]

And Dr or Captain as their pet names

[@jacobbarnes3702]

@aayushchandra275 they are *hella specific*😂

[@robyn1792]

Let's not forget when he thought he was going to die he said "After you kill me please give Kevin my regards." "What should I tell him?" "Regards."

[@nickwright2721]

“The only way I’m going to die is if you touch me with one of your bony fingers and drag me across the river Styx, you reaper..” my favorite insult.

[@geosatgamer]

Great line isn't? 😂😂😂

[@Anthony_J._Crowley_Demon]

Just try to remember it 💀

[@josebatxu32]

"Revenge on Dorothy for killing your sister"

[@Vampiregirl42596]

I refuse to believe that Andre Braugher died any other way than this.

[@noahperkins4716]

My favorite insult in the show was actually from Jake, when he said “someone just walked in looking for her Dalmatian coat”

[@Sonichero151]

Holt's cold open is absolutely perfect. The sheer brazen audacity to tell jake the truth with photo evidence solely because he knows no one will ever believe jake is just hannibal lecter levels of sadistic genius

[@ananyamishra1815]

your comment is so well written oh my god-

[@Vurawn410]

What’s even better is that he deletes the photos afterwards, which means he had them taken purely to torture Jake.

[@eckoalbino1623]

He elevated it with the high five to punish Jake for his constant tardiness

[@pushkarnaidu2901]

lol yeah🤣@@Vurawn410

[@stanarnaud5058]

That is literally one of my favorite scenes😂😂😂

[@josemaria8177]

Boyle being chosen as the best man is one of my favourite moments. His happiness is so contagious

[@letmedream111]

you mean BM??

[@lineinthesand92]

IN YOUR FACE TERRY!

[@DolFinDude23]

@@lineinthesand92WHAT!? I’M HOLDING A SPARKLER FOR YOU, I HELPED ORGANIZE THIS!

[@bakhithajoseph5999]

What about Hitchock and how Scully??????

[@Greendalewitch]

@@DolFinDude23 WELL YOU CAN STICK THAT SPARKLER UP YOUR BUTT. I'M THE BEST MAN!!!

[@sax5389]

I always die when Captain Holt ALWAYS introduces himself with his full name to ppl who already know him 😭😭😭

[@AichaBKande]

Who knows AND SEE him 😂😂😂😂😂

[@oneandonlyjark]

Dear @sax5389, I agree. Sincerely, Jark

[@Aceofspades2006]

⁠dear ​⁠​⁠@@oneandonlyjark 😂 Sincerely, Ace

[@itsthejavavoid]

especially to his own husband too 😭😭😭

[@highdefinition450]

love that trope lol

[@RussyBoyTV]

"because no one, will ever believe you." Impeccable delivery! 😂

[@davidlacoste]

And the way Velvet Thunder looks at Death Blade in this scene is one of my very favorite moment in the whole show.

[@LittleHobbit13]

Not a cold open, but for Gina the scenes of her helping pick out an IT guy would also be good. Shows off how she seems random and disinterested, but she's actually just as smart as any of the detectives.

[@MormonScape2010]

Or the scene where she wins the Halloween heist.

[@connormerrifield5576]

Or the one where she is at holts party and all the psycologists are studying her

[@Shurimiyashita]

its cold opens so this one fits the best ig

[@carmen_says_hi]

@@connormerrifield5576 I love that one!

[@leeziyi5290]

I think the best one would be the one where tells everyone about the gift basket which was sent by Kevin

[@glcrgl]

I was %100 sure that Jake's would be "I Want it that Way" one but this is great too

[@BattousaiX333]

Now number five

[@macallan3933]

Ain't nothing but a heart achee

[@Ms.Anonymous]

Wooh!!

[@Luxenya]

Chills, literal chills

[@inzaghiscornsalad7034]

Number 5, it was number 5 who killed my brother

[@bethjacobx]

the innocence of terry's "it's my wife" at 5:25... he has no idea how much trouble he's in

[@dazirapa]

Followed by the full, complete, horror-ridden awareness of "I have to go home." 🤣🤣

[@Ms.Anonymous]

He was riding high on his victory LOL

[@cassie1264]

I've always wondered if she understood after learning Terry won lol

[@joshuashaw2923]

@@cassie1264only if he used the money to take her to dinner

[@cassie1264]

@@joshuashaw2923 oh for sure. I'm much more understanding after a good steak dinner! 😂

[@renatocorvaro6924]

I will never get over the fact that it took *four minutes* for Holt to call Gina after spilling soup in his lap.

[@geosatgamer]

Well noticed. 😂

[@jkap34]

He was taking his pants off and placing them in a bag before calling her in, duh!

[@loganerouse5507]

I think Gina’s scene is actually the scene that summarizes every character 😂

[@elsagreen1476]

Charles's one is so cute because Jake knew exactly what would make him happy, down to the embarrassing initials. Their friendship is adorable.

[@bearimpaler101]

I love the "hitchcock and scully" as a single character.

[@Lee_Knows_Air_Fryer.]

they come as a package! XD

[@KiSwordsman]

I honestly think that the secret Santa scene would have summed up Jake’s character better Lol

[@Novakane78]

Zactly! The most brilliant and the most childish at the same time

[@blasttyrant3228]

Daddy loves nachos...

[@KiSwordsman]

@blasttyrant3228 I was thinking more, “noooo Sherlock wants a present!”

[@bullshark3771]

That or the Backstreet Boys thing. Jake goofing off during a serious lineup is such a Jake thing.

[@miriamharvala1329]

While I agree that the secret Santa one is good, the one that used shows Jake's persistence.

[@AizawaAya]

I think the one where Rosa wore pink shirt and no one said anything "because it's Rosa" will fit hers better. It really shows how much her colleagues fear her. 😆 Also another one crossed my mind for Hitchcock and Scully is the one where Hitchcock drank his own goldfish. 😂

[@PaddyRoon7]

For sure, also shows that Rosa is much more girly than she seems

[@ur_not_ok]

I agree. I personally think that Rosa's scene didn't fit her very well. I hoped it would be a scene that showcased a little more of how scary she is and her anger. That engaged scene with Adrian describes their relationship perfectly, but not Rosa as much.

[@ragingpatricia9007]

this is exactly what I thought

[@thegrimreaper990]

I would use the clip when the printer broke and she used a ram to destroy it.

[@sammiepittman3130]

I like when Boyle says “We’re talking about you wearing pink.” And she goes “And?” And she’s so intimidating ❤

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

Of course Terry was able to make the football play while carrying Jake since he only feels like he’s holding a few grapes.😉😂 I also just love Jake’s “Great gift babe” line to Amy.😂😊❤

[@epicgamerwastaken9972]

agreed the thumbs up was the best part

[@danielmartin9057]

Fun fact terry crews, the actor for terry played in the nfl

[@jkap34]

​@@danielmartin9057 he wasn't a starter and he drew other players for cash.

[@oxfanblink4115]

It’s not football if you almost never use your feet

[@calebsoria1777]

1:01 he’s a family man whose super strong, helps his squad, loves talking in the third person, and loves dancing

[@lauren_sunshine]

if they’d only managed to squeeze in a “Terry loves yogurt” it would’ve been perfect

[@youngblackandbothered]

Started singing the Reba theme song

[@IamSnehan]

And is a top tier dad

[@NotArtistic-xe8wl]

I want Terry to be my muscle dad

[@KeithFraser82]

5:05 Everyone else trying to get Gina to look up from her phone: *subtle psychological warfare* Rosa trying to get Gina to look up from her phone: *AIR HORN*

[@angelaisacliche]

Gina throwing a stapler at Boyle will never fail to crack me up. Dunno why it's so particularly funny to me but it just kills me

[@azaleacardel7664]

Same! Also new phone who dis?

[@angelaisacliche]

@@azaleacardel7664 Love that one too!

[@salion_vee6164]

Also you see Rosa cracking up in the background just ties the whole thing together.

[@angelaisacliche]

@@salion_vee6164 I've never noticed that, that's great :'D

[@sabrinagunawan6170]

another great thing about these is that the cold opens also sum up all the other characters' personalities when interacting with the specific character. b99 is a comedy masterpiece

[@liammagalhaes6579]

I never noticed that after Rosa sounds the alarm, Hitchcock and Scully can be seen ushering each other out. so sweet

[@meghanphillips3495]

I love that Nikolaj calls Charles "Papa" and I love that Charles calls him "My Little Pierogie" 😊

[@phillyphan1994]

“I helped organize a lot of this” was a hilarious line

[@YonekuniKyuhyun]

Terry's "It's my wife" is in the same tone for Cagney and Lacey "there's somebody at the door" and I love it.

[@RicPendragon]

Terry's is made all the better because Terry Crews used to actually be a pro footballer (and painter...not related, I just love his photorealistic painting style)

[@kranberry3318]

Is that why he *chooses* to dance every time? lol love that part

[@ieat1000banana]

funny you mention the painter thing, in the episode where jake and terry compete with amy and boyle to see who can catch the most convicts and who between amy and jake gets to keep their appartment, Terry laments at losing space for him to paint

[@mkdadon2245]

🤣 I'll never get tired of Holt & Wuntch going at each other 😅

[@maromalul9134]

The Suicide squad's introduction definitely worked better than introducing Each of them in person, as it was hilariously flawless from start to finish

[@EclipseEH]

*Talking to his own husband" "Hello Kevin, its me, Raymond Holt"

[@vanessarenee1018]

😂😂

[@Sophie-vw5ol]

When standing right in front of his own husband 😂😂

[@juanferrer5924]

1:05 Honestly this portrayal is funny bc in real life firefighters always seem to be in much better shape than cops

[@chibalearns40]

That's the point of the joke. Terry is insanely strong.

[@salem_ness]

Firefighters are amazingly strong, but yeah, sitcom

[@Danny-hu9tv]

Holt destroying Jake just for the fun of it is one of my favorite scenes in the whole show, which, I watched entirely about 8-9 times.

[@rangerlove7]

I would have gone with the secret Santa one for Jake, though the no pants one is brilliant too

[@bullshark3771]

Either that or the I want it that way lineup. The goofing off and taking silliness to a level that’s unnecessary is such a Jake thing to do

[@icemojo]

I kinda think no pants is better suited for Jake, cause as much childish as he is, that scene shows how good of a detective he is without even trying.

[@anishsane]

I wouldn't vote for now number 5 scene. It just shows his goofy side. Detective Jacob Sherlock Peralta scene shows only his detective side. The soup scene is a perfect mix of both.

[@samsouyave-murphy986]

That scene summarises Jake perfectly: stupid yet brilliant, and trying to come up with any excuse to goof off.

[@rdwibid]

At 4:51 I like how Rosa laughs in the background when Charles gets hit by Gina

[@hermiona1147]

I think the STD cold open is a great Boyle opener too

[@KajolKhan-qj5ne]

BM did the job too 😅

[@AizawaAya]

My fave is the one with super confident Boyle. "If you like pina colada~" "Boyle, dead body." "Right, sorry." 😂😂😂

[@LittleHobbit13]

Or the one when he's dreaming about Jake coming back. "I TOLD YOU NEVER TO WAKE ME UP!!!"

[@mooble1325]

diane weast infection. oldest bag

[@dina53]

Obviously Holt and Jake both feature prominently in each other's cold opens! 😂

[@1Cor1614]

Just noticed how Hitchcocks pocket has a plastic fork and comb sticking out lol that definitely sums him up

[@vanessarenee1018]

😂

[@Anandrielle]

The clip for Kevin says more about Captain Holt than it does about Kevin.

[@calebsoria1777]

10:36 Jake is a adult child, loves pranks, and he is a great detective who loves taking down bad guys and love solving puzzle but the only puzzle he hasn’t solved is how to grow up.

[@pedroian5964]

I just cannot help but love Jake and Boyle's relationship Sometimes they seem kind of unhealthy, but they know each other and can act as equal friends. Specially love when Boyle and Jake agree on cool nicknames/codes/plans and work together as true best friends

[@FreeLoveForAll]

6:54 the fact that he introduced himself w his full name to his HUSBAND is hilarious to me 😭😭

[@juliagoolia72]

I think every scene perfectly sums up Charles. Charles is always Charles.

[@sandrahellweger771]

Jake calling Charles Professor McGonagall at 6:26 I never noticed that 😂🙏🏼

[@ej2820]

I think Raymond Holt’s best cold opening is the one that he learned korean word “cheuksin” which means toilet ghost just to make fun of Wuntch😂😂😂

[@mr.mackey8775]

0:49 i just realized hitchcock helping scully 🤣😭

[@fuzzybanana0123]

3:38 the way Boyle opens the door with that smirk...gets me EVERY TIME

[@goofydonnn9332]

“They’re 👏🏾 Not 👏🏾 Here 👏🏾” 😂😂

[@WarkidzMusic]

"Lightweight" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@readerelf]

6:54 " Hello Kevin, it's me, Raymond Holt"

[@lpberhcplover]

RIP Andre Braugher...the captain of our hearts.

[@djhamajama6981]

I think an episode to explain Terry needs to involve yogurt, responsibility and super strength

[@misakikurokawa9346]

or the one when he and Amy went on a diet

[@trapqueencece]

Hitchcock and scully being included as one person is so real

[@lordhades8025]

The thing is Jake is an incredible detective and the reason he doesn't act all seriously is because he'll turn into a gloomy Batman who laughs at nothing. Jake Peralta is the Batman Who Laughs. (just less murder-y)

[@muskanrathore6952]

I discover a new thing about a character every time i watch this show, it's not all same each time, does anyone else feel that too??

[@headlessnotahorseman]

That's what dialogue in a comedy should do. Every line should do at least one of these things, but preferably more: exposition advance the story reveal something about a character be funny

[@aracelliv4226]

I love that Amy's shows how chaotic she can be.

[@angelherrera356]

Dude I swear CJ was underrated funny in Brooklyn 99

[@laluenbaires]

I urgently need a Raymond Holt - Jake Peralta reunion of any kind. A movie would be ideal but I would take anything at this point.

[@krishnavbose9303]

Well... sadly... that can't happen now RIP

[@laluenbaires]

@@krishnavbose9303 😭😭😭

[@scz1770]

The banter between Holt and Wuntch hits differently now 😭

[@cassie1264]

My thoughts exactly. Hits different now that he's passed 😞

[@darkphoenix6807]

Holt is by far the funniest one. The look he gives Jake at the end is hilarious!!

[@theodreer1356]

I feel like Terry's scene had to include his daughters. You know, since they are the most important thing in his life.

[@juicymiss87]

Or atleast a yogurt scene lol

[@calebsoria1777]

2:31 cold,dark, romantic, and very direct.

[@melbell0865]

The phone scene really does sum up the great Gina in a nutshell. Also, missed opportunity on Wunch and the Vulture.

[@SgtPeppr]

R.I.P Andre Braugher

[@calebsoria1777]

0:19 she tries desperately to impress her boss and charm him but dosent actually think what might happen

[@yjhult]

4:01 I love Jake so much!! he's literally the best friend everyone deserves

[@Kieru88]

i like how hitchcock & scully are counted as one even here xD

[@kalpitgudigar]

Rest in peace Captain

[@calebsoria1777]

4:24 loves dancing,loves to be on her phone, doesn’t care about work, and almost dosent pay attention.

[@anju43458]

Also has an obsession with Terry

[@calebsoria1777]

@@anju43458 that why is said almost dosent pay attention

[@shwinyew4906]

NGL I thought the cold open that sums up Peralta would be the "Want it that way" cold open

[@ZealanderUncharted-ep9po]

An important thing about peralta that was missed is how he’s extremely goofy but when the time comes he’s serious and mature

[@antonshudder7563]

My favorite is captain holt telling and showing Jake his hoolah hoop class because he knows Noone will believe him

[@tournesoleils]

nah kevin's should've been him teaching jake to pass as him indeed indeed indeed

[@VijetaTantry]

ohhh yeah. Look raymond, a yellow crested warbler.

[@xxxdumbwordstupidnumberxxx4844]

not a cold open though

[@alexanderying1558]

not a cold open tho

[@tournesoleils]

@@alexanderying1558& yk what that's on me not reading the title of the video edit: the thumbnail just says "one scene" I think that's what I went off of

[@Eikos-home]

I just feel like the apps on captain holts phone just fit perfectly with his personality 10:25

[@calebsoria1777]

9:23 he hardly talks about his life, acts like a robot, loves being a captain, and most of all can tell Jake anything since he’s way immature to be taken seriously

[@nimbus_r]

Cold open where Rosa wearing pink shirt also sums up her character. The cast themselves have described how they view her 😂

[@ardaakel8123]

2:47 No! Before that weirdo, the ''getting 'engaged'' part? - Oh yeah, we got engaged. Engaged, engaged? - Yeah! As in to be wed? - *Yeah!* Seriously?? - *Y E A H !!* (Dude is like, ''why don't you believe us?'' and Rosa is like ''YEAH SO, SHUT UP!'') 😂😂😂

[@Sen-xe4ug]

I like how Hitchcock and Scully are one character

[@thecursed01]

i love that terry went from bad scary dude to being the sweetest most wholesome muscle mountain in human history

[@AFelloCNDN]

theyre so melted together that even before their cold open you know so much and after their cold open too

[@clwilson7318]

10:27 is everything

[@LOSTLEAD8R]

11:58 Like Father Like Son

[@sksn8200]

3:47 Charles' expression is so hilarious

[@milesdanila-schmidt8834]

Rosa - Pimento break up scene would also work perfectly for Pimento

[@someoneshappyness]

These characters are so well done u can’t sum them up

[@mylessmith9758]

Rest in Power Andre Braugher.

[@LockTheLastOpenDoor1]

Love the soup clip for jake 😂 he's such a great detective but such a little kid 😅

[@i.aladdin]

I love how Holt says "Ouch" and not just "Owe"

[@omerdvir1709]

Love how Hitchcock and skully are together in their cold open

[@bigg_joee]

i want it that way will always be the best jake cold open

[@starringsnips]

“And what do you hope to get out of this Madeline? Let me guess, revenge on Dorothy for killing your sister?” That line I can’t-💀💀✋

[@martina6700]

Raymond Holt's scene is so much him. Amazing.

[@gyokeres31]

The suicide squad line is one of the best

[@genericname2747]

I think that the scene with Hitchcock and Scully scamming the others out of money by pretending it was Scully's birthday was a better summation. They think they're smart, but they're really not

[@simonr23]

They're all amazing cold opens. well done.

[@bradymckillop8943]

I would love to see a B99 spin-off that's about the fire department

[@EBFilmsMan]

Traitor! Blasphemer! :P

[@chinesa90]

"because no one will ever believe you" delivered with such a level of DRAMA

[@fromthegamethrone]

The Terry one and the Kevin one were definitely missfires

[@adamvozenilek4972]

Agreed

[@Windupchronic]

That Terry football one might be the weakest cold open the show’s done. For me, anyway.

[@javedmarch4368]

Agreed. It feels like they just decided to summarise Terry as 'man strong haha'. And Kevin's didn't display much of his character other than 'academic'.

[@alexanderying1558]

@@javedmarch4368Probably just the only one that included him haha

[@melbell0865]

Kevin’s cold open really was a missed opportunity.

[@Twoshoestrings]

The subtle little "no.... No!" At 10:24 when holt deleted the photos is my favorite part

[@Mikudayoislife]

This is beatiful 🙇‍♀️

[@domtom010]

Charles’s scream at the Pimento cold open will forever live in my head rent free

[@jusk8lp]

I think the cold open when Jake meets Pimento for the first time summarizes Pimento better.