It isn’t until Jake finally steps up and takes charge that things begin to turn around.

Crews does such a wonderful job playing this meek version of his character.

While still a solid episode overall, this is the weakest of allthe show’s Thanksgiving ones.

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This time, the fact that they’re working through the holiday kind of saps the festive cheer.

We learn in this episode that Jake has several half-siblings, one of whom we eventually meet.

It’s some of the best work we’ve seen from those two, making it even more hilarious.

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Jake’s folks are laid-back and bohemian, while Amy’s are all about being prim and proper.

That is, until the competition begins to see who can out-parent the other.

We start the episode with the first appearance of Charles Boyle as Tommy Gobbler.

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This is a fun episode, as we rarely see Jake interact with Sharon.

The chaos doesn’t stop at the precinct.

Of course, the journey back is far from smooth sailing.

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The incredibleJimmy Smitspops into this episode as Amy’s dad knocks it out of the park with his performance.

His dynamic with Jake is great as he plays the straight man to Samberg’s funnyman.

Right from the get-go, we get a hilarious cold open with Boyle Bingo.

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This becomes a bit of a running gag throughout the series, as food is very important to Terry.

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The cast look annoyed as people in hazmat outfits quarantine an area in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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People stand in a living room and ague in a Brooklyn Nine-Nine Thanksgiving episode.

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Sharon looks uncomfortable as she goes into labor and Gina tries to help her in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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Andy Samberg & Jimmy Smits in jackets looking suspiciously at something off camera in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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