| "The Negotiation" | |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Linda Mendoza |
| Written by | Phil Augusta Jackson |
| Featured music | "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes |
| Cinematography by | Giovani Lampassi |
| Editing by | Jason Gill |
| Production code | 513 |
| Original air date | March 25, 2018 |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Negotiation" is the 13th episode of the fifth season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the 103rd overall episode of the series. The episode was written by Phil Augusta Jackson and directed by Linda Mendoza. It aired on Fox in the United States on March 25, 2018. The episode features guest appearances from Craig Robinson and Chris Bauer.
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, Jake and Rosa respond to a hostage situation in a jewelry store, only to discover that the perpetrator is Doug Judy, who asks for help regarding his mother's life. Meanwhile, Amy and Gina help Boyle with his food truck while Holt and Terry help Hitchcock pass an interview.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.83 million household viewers and gained a 0.9/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised Robinson's guest performance.[citation needed]