[s4e7] Mr. Santiago Apr 2026

: After a market shortage, Boyle orders a live turkey for dinner. When Gina and Rosa refuse to let him kill it, the aggressive bird (named Nikolaj) traps them in the bathroom, leading to a slapstick-filled "turkey chase".

: The idea for Jimmy Smits to play Amy's father was pitched by stars Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero , who felt his veteran status on police dramas like NYPD Blue made him the perfect fit. [S4E7] Mr. Santiago

: The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews . Some critics from The A.V. Club found the "disapproving father" beats a bit tired, while others from Paste Magazine praised the comedic chemistry between Andy Samberg and Smits. : After a market shortage, Boyle orders a

: Captain Holt helps a struggling Adrian Pimento adjust to life after the NYPD by giving him a $2,000 loan for a private investigator license. In a classic Pimento move, he bets the entire sum on a televised dog show. Despite Holt's initial fury, the two end up bonding at a bar while watching the show, which Pimento eventually wins, earning $70,000. Production & Reception : The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews

: Victor reveals he has prepared his own binder on Jake, leading to a psychological game where Victor fakes his approval to mess with Jake’s head.

While the main plot handles the family tension, the rest of the 99th Precinct deals with holiday chaos: