Top 10 Feminist Moments on Brooklyn Nine-Nine
#10: Amy Reminds Rosa About Her Unbreakable Spirit “Return of the King”
This episode marked Melissa Fumero directorial debut. Rosa rocks up to work with two fully bandaged hands and insists that she can get through the day without any help. However, when she finds herself trapped in a cupboard, her spirit starts to waver and she concedes that she may need a hand. While Amy originally argues that true strength is knowing when to ask for help, watching Rosa struggle gives her a change of heart. Instead, she gives her friend an empowering peptalk, restoring Rosa’s unbreakable spirit and helping her free herself. As the pair celebrate the moment, Rosa declares: … “I love being independent!”.
#9: Gina Linetti Being Unapologetic AF Various
Sure, Gina is a tad quirky, but there’s a lot we can learn from her too. While women often feel the need to hold back to avoid being perceived negatively, Gina exudes so much confidence and is never afraid to be herself. Just imagine having the self-assuredness to go around telling people that you are “the Paris of people”. If we could all internalise even a fraction of her spirit, the sky would be the limit. She basically manages to start a cult because she’s the human equivalent of the 100 emoji.
#8: Amy Takes the Sergeant’s Exam “Chasing Amy”
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We know Amy loves an exam but as the Sergeant’s exam gets closer, she starts to have doubts. As her stress levels rise, we see Jake take a supporting role as he knows how important this is to her. However, after she takes off, leading Jake and Rosa to track her down, she confesses the real source of her worry. Jake reassures her that he always knew one day she would be his boss and that she shouldn’t give up on a dream she had long before they got together. He even takes a leap of faith for them both...
#7: Amy Is No One’s Property “Mr. Santiago”
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Jake might have thought he was ahead of the game by preparing a binder full of information on Amy’s dad, but no one files harder than a Santiago. The binders cause an argument between the pair, partially about one of Mr. Santiago’s old cases, but mostly about whether Jake is good enough for Amy. When Amy gets dragged into their argument, she has a few sharp words for her father and her boyfriend. Unknowingly, she also gives them the key to solve the 20 year old case. It’s a great day for feminists, at least according to Jake.
#6: Rosa Has Amy’s Back “Sal’s Pizza”
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Amy prides herself on being the most conscientious and hardworking detective at the Nine-Nine. So when Rosa is offered a promotion at another precinct, jealousy rears its ugly head. Fed up with Amy sulking, Rosa decides to drop some hard hitting truths. She reminds her that she is no longer the only woman at the table and, in a male dominated industry, it’s more important than ever that women support one another. For a brief moment she drops the hard exterior to remind Amy that she’ll always have her back - but Amy has to have hers as well.
#5: Rosa Takes Amy Wedding Dress Shopping “Gray Star Mutual”
Most brides-to-be know the feeling of finding that perfect dress. However, Amy is worried about how she’ll be perceived if she’s seen even browsing gowns online. Despite Amy’s best efforts, Rosa sees straight through her and insists that she deserves to find her perfect dress. Even once they’re in the bridal shop, Amy struggles to let down her guard but then they get radioed about a perp nearby. As Amy chases the guy down, even using her dress to catch him, she proves that you can want to wear a pretty dress and still be a total badass.
#4: Amy Becomes a Sergeant “NutriBoom”
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It’s a big day for Amy when she makes history as the first female sergeant in her district. The pressure is piled on further by Holt, who reminds her that she now represents all Latinas in the police force too. Despite following Terry’s advice on commanding respect, Amy struggles to make the same impact, especially when she must deal with “an Amy” who constantly interjects his own ideas any time she pauses. She eventually learns that working with “an Amy” is an asset and finally masters the skills of pausing mid sentence - leaving the staff hanging onto her every word.
#3: Amy Teaches Gina to Change a Tire “Your Honor”
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Amy wants to teach Gina how to change a tire so she can be self-sufficient and enjoy the same empowerment that she feels from being able to do so. However, Gina sees this as an opportunity to exploit Amy’s good nature and just lets her get on with it without paying the slightest attention to the tutorial. However, after Amy slashes Gina’s tire in revenge … and it turns out to be a stranger’s car … Gina does step in and help Amy out, admitting that it was an empowering experience. So while Amy’s own tires lay strewn across the ground, she still can’t help but celebrate this moment as a win.
#2: Amy Goes Into Labor “Lights Out”
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On Amy’s last day before maternity leave, she’s left in charge when a Brooklyn-wide blackout causes Captain Holt and Terry to get stuck in an elevator. Jake and Charles leave to investigate a gunshot, leaving Rosa to support Amy when she goes into labor. While Rosa tries to get her to hospital, Amy refuses to leave the precinct and just works through her contractions, no matter how intense they get. As the new parents hold their baby, they look forward to a time when they can share with him the story of just how awesome his mom is.
#1: #MeToo “He Said, She Said”
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In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Stephanie Beatriz made her directorial debut on an episode that really highlights an experience that many women know all too well. When a sexual harassment case comes to the precinct, Amy reflects on her own experiences, and generally, the microaggressions women deal with every day. While Amy and Rosa disagree on how to handle the case, Jake questions his own role in the conversation and how he can be a better ally. The outcome is bittersweet, as while Keri is outcast for reporting her attacker, her colleague finds the courage to come forward too.
