Ep 22. Charges and Specs

Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 1 episode 22, "Charges and Specs," opens with the Nine-Nine team discovering that their colleague Detective Terry Jeffords' brother-in-law Zeke has been arrested. Zeke is an African-American man who was pulled over by police and charged with assaulting an officer, but Terry believes that Zeke is innocent.

Terry asks his coworkers to help him investigate the situation and prove Zeke's innocence. In the meantime, Terry's wife Sharon is expecting their third child, and Terry is feeling overwhelmed and worried about both his family and the case. He confides in Captain Holt about his fears and anxieties, and Holt offers him some sage advice.

As the team investigates Zeke's case, they discover that the arresting officer has a history of lying on police reports and using excessive force. They also learn that the police department has a system for tracking officers' behavior, including complaints and use of force incidents, but this information is not accessible to the public or even to other officers within the department.

Meanwhile, Detective Jake Peralta is dealing with a personal issue of his own. He has been ordered by his therapist to wear glasses to relieve eye strain from too much screen time, but he's embarrassed about wearing them in public and tries to keep them a secret from his coworkers. This leads to some hilarious hijinks as Jake tries to hide his glasses from his colleagues and deal with the discomfort they cause.

As the episode progresses, the Nine-Nine team works to gather evidence to support Zeke's innocence and expose the corrupt police officer. Terry's determination to help his brother-in-law puts him in danger, but he refuses to back down and continues to pursue justice. In the end, the team's hard work pays off and they are able to clear Zeke's name and bring the offending officer to justice.

"Charges and Specs" is an engaging and thought-provoking episode that tackles issues of police brutality and racial bias in law enforcement. It also explores themes of family, loyalty, and the importance of doing the right thing even when it's difficult. With its sharp writing, strong performances, and hilarious moments, this episode is a standout in the season and one that fans will remember for a long time.