[s4e7] Mr. Santiago Online

The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt to win the approval of Victor Santiago (played by guest star Jimmy Smits ). To prepare, Jake goes "," creating an obsessively detailed binder to mimic Victor’s own hyper-organized habits.

: 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

: 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. The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt

The fourth-season episode "" of Brooklyn Nine-Nine serves as a milestone for the series, introducing a long-awaited piece of Amy Santiago's lore: her retired-cop father, Victor. Originally aired on November 22, 2016, this Thanksgiving special subverts traditional "meet-the-parents" tropes through a combination of high-stakes neuroticism and absurdist side plots. The Central Conflict: "Full Santiago" : Victor reveals he has prepared his own

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