In this episode, Jake (Andy Samberg) flirts with an attractive medical examiner (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) at a crime scene and delays the autopsy report, only to learn that she's more than he bargained for.
The episode was seen by an estimated 3.34 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, although some viewed the subplot as more interesting than the actual plot itself.
In the investigation, Jake begins acting as the primary detective, asking for information, giving orders, jumping to conclusions and inserting one-liners and jokes randomly, to Rosa's dissatisfaction.
The next day, Jake discloses his one-night stand to Amy and Rosa, which disgusts and concerns them, as Boyle was working all night on the case.
Rosa and Boyle head to the medical examiner's office to identify what is delaying the autopsy report, finding that Jake slept with Dr. Rossi again.
Time" was seen by an estimated 3.34 million household viewers and gained a 1.5/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Roth Cornet of IGN gave the episode a "good" 7.0 out of 10 and wrote, "Overall, the show made some strides as Brooklyn Nine-Nine continues to find and define itself, though the jokes were not quite as strong as we ultimately hope they will be.
"[4] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix wrote, "The supporting cast is quickly taking shape, and though I still have issues with the central character, he made me laugh enough tonight to let his innate jerkhood slide.
Time' showed continued growth for the off-poster characters in Santiago, Diaz, Boyle and Jeffords (who reveals his artistic side), but at the sacrifice of the Jack and Liz of Brooklyn Nine-Nine in Holt and Peralta.