The Vulture

"The Vulture" is the fifth episode of the first season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 5th overall episode of the series and is written by co-executive producer Laura McCreary and directed by Jason Ensler. It aired on Fox in the United States on October 15, 2013. It is the fifth episode to be broadcast but it's the fourth episode to be produced. In this episode, the crime unit investigates a murder scene, but they are interrupted and forced to give the case to a Major Crimes detective known as "The Vulture" (Dean Winters), who always takes the credit for cases that are nearly completed. Meanwhile, Holt and Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti) try to help Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) deal with his shooting problems after an incident involving a mannequin. The episode was seen by an estimated 3.43 million household viewers and gained a 1.5/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast's performance and the writing. Plot In the cold open, Jake, Amy, Rosa, and Scully discuss their oldest arrests, when Boyle arrives, he misinterprets their conversation and talks about a 68-year-old he slept with in his 20s.