[s4e7] Mr. Santiago May 2026

The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt to win the approval of Victor Santiago (played by guest star Jimmy Smits ). To prepare, Jake goes "," creating an obsessively detailed binder to mimic Victor’s own hyper-organized habits.

: Victor reveals he has prepared his own binder on Jake, leading to a psychological game where Victor fakes his approval to mess with Jake’s head. [S4E7] Mr. Santiago

: The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews . Some critics from The A.V. Club found the "disapproving father" beats a bit tired, while others from Paste Magazine praised the comedic chemistry between Andy Samberg and Smits. The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt

: The two eventually bond over their shared love for Amy and their collaboration on an old "cold case" Victor never solved, proving that their investigative instincts are more alike than different. Subplots: Turkeys and Dog Shows : The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews

: After a market shortage, Boyle orders a live turkey for dinner. When Gina and Rosa refuse to let him kill it, the aggressive bird (named Nikolaj) traps them in the bathroom, leading to a slapstick-filled "turkey chase".