Amy enlists Gina’s help to pitch her childhood invention—a "shoulder flashlight" for reading under the covers—to the Police Commissioner’s office.
The A-plot follows Jake and Charles as they drag a reluctant Terry into the woods for a "digital detox" camping trip. The highlight here is the subversion of the typical "tough guy" trope; while Terry is a literal powerhouse, he is the one most horrified by the lack of amenities, while Charles thrives in his bizarrely specific element as an outdoorsman. Brooklyn_nine-nine_3x06
– A solid ensemble episode that balances sentimentality with the show's trademark "noice" humor. Amy enlists Gina’s help to pitch her childhood
Jake and Charles’s attempt to bond goes predictably awry when they get lost and lose their supplies. – A solid ensemble episode that balances sentimentality
Putting Amy and Gina together allows for a dynamic that isn't just about Jake.
One of the most praised aspects of this episode is the rare pairing of Amy and Gina, which famously passes the with flying colors.
From Jake's complete lack of survival skills to the physical comedy of the "shoulder flashlight," the episode maintains a high joke-per-minute ratio.