"The Oolong Slayer" | |
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 4 |
Directed by | Michael McDonald |
Written by | Gabe Liedman |
Cinematography by | Giovani Lampassi |
Editing by | Sandra Montiel |
Production code | 303 |
Original air date | October 18, 2015 |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Guest appearances | |
"The Oolong Slayer" is the fourth episode of the third season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 49th overall episode of the series and is written by Gabe Liedman and directed by Michael McDonald. It aired on Fox in the United States on October 18, 2015.
The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives who work in the precinct. In the episode, Jake seeks Holt's help in catching a serial killer named the Oolong Slayer, even if it could cost them their careers. Meanwhile, The Vulture makes Amy and Rosa plan their own birthday party, while Terry gets addicted to cacao nibs.
The episode was seen by an estimated 2.57 million household viewers and gained a 1.2/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised Samberg's and Braugher's performances in the episode. For his performance in the episode, Braugher was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.