| "White Whale" | |
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| Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 21 |
| Directed by | Matthew Nodella |
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| Cinematography by | Giovani Lampassi |
| Editing by | Jason Gill |
| Production code | 521 |
| Original air date | May 13, 2018 |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
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"White Whale" is the 21st episode of the fifth season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the 111th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by Matt Lawton & Carol Kolb and directed by Matthew Nodella. It aired on Fox in the United States on May 13, 2018. The episode features guest appearances from Allison Tolman and Carol Herman.
The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives that work in the precinct. In the episode, Rosa and Amy team up to take down their "white whale" suspect, a ruthless killer who has managed to elude them for seven years. Terry helps Jake tackle his wedding planning chores. Elsewhere, Captain Holt and his rival, Olivia Crawford, try to convince each other to step down in the campaign for Commissioner.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.75 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast performances, writing and build-up to the season finale.