48 Hours

"48 Hours" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 7th overall episode of the series and is written by co-executive producer Luke Del Tredici and directed by Peter Lauer. It aired on Fox in the United States on November 5, 2013. It was the seventh episode to be broadcast but the third episode to be produced. In this episode, Peralta arrests a man (played by musician Kid Cudi) suspected of robbing a jewelry store after he mocks him. Due to a lack of solid evidence, Peralta has 48 hours to prove the man did the crime or he will be released and the precinct will face a demand. In addition, Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) has a problem in the shape of his visiting brother-in-law (Jamal Duff) who mocks him for being 'weak', and Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) judges a pie contest between Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) and Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti). The episode was seen by an estimated 3.84 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the episode's bottle structure, character dynamic and the performances of Samberg and Braugher; however some critics expressed a wish for some character development for Jake. Plot Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) informs Holt (Andre Braugher) that he just conducted an investigation into a jewelry store robbery and found a suspect in the case, Dustin Whitman (Kid Cudi). Earlier, Whitman mocked and upset Peralta. Despite lack of proper evidence, Peralta has already arrested Whitman and placed him in jail. Holt tells Peralta that they need firm evidence within 48 hours or Whitman will be released by law.