Ep 20. The Bank Job

Detective Jake Peralta and his team at the 99th precinct of the NYPD are back with another action-packed episode. In season 4, episode 20, titled The Bank Job, the squad faces a daunting mission of raiding a bank to apprehend a notorious criminal.

The episode begins with a news report on the Pacific Savings Bank being targeted by a group of masked robbers. The leader of the robbers is believed to be feared criminal Doug Judy, aka the "Pontiac Bandit," who is considered an arch-nemesis of Detective Peralta.

As the news spreads, the 99th precinct is tasked with the responsibility of capturing the robbers and bringing them to justice. However, the team faces a severe obstacle as the bank is surrounded by streets filled with civilians, and the robbers have taken hostages.

To crack the case, the squad decides to take the help of Doug Judy, who is serving time in prison. Though he initially refuses to help, Judy agrees to assist the precinct after learning that his former partner-in-crime, Gina Linetti, was among the hostages.

Peralta and Detective Rosa Diaz devise a plan to send Judy in as a spy to gather intel on the robbers and their plans. Accompanied by Peralta, Judy is let into the bank through a small opening in the wall. However, his cover is blown when he accidentally trips the alarm, alerting the robbers to their presence. In the commotion that follows, Peralta and Judy are forced to climb into the bank's aging air duct system to escape the robbers' wrath.

Meanwhile, outside the bank, the remaining members of the 99th precinct try to handle the situation and negotiate with the robbers for the release of the hostages. Captain Terry Jeffords tries to reason with the robbers, but the leader of the gang, a man named Joshua, proves to be a tough nut to crack. On the other hand, Peralta and Judy navigate the labyrinthine air ducts, communicating with the precinct via walkie-talkies. Along the way, they stumble upon an unexpected obstacle when a grumpy janitor threatens to ruin their plan.

As the situation grows grimmer, the 99th precinct determines that they must take more drastic measures and work to apprehend the robbers by any means necessary.

The episode culminates in an exhilarating and unpredictable showdown between the precinct and the robbers. Through cunning and bravery, Peralta and his team emerge victorious, taking down the robbers and rescuing the hostages.

The Bank Job is a thrilling and fast-paced episode, showcasing the cast's talents in acting and comedic timing. The show's signature blend of humor and action keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats, making this episode an unmissable addition to the series.