In two subplots, Holt wants to meet Rosa's new girlfriend and Amy sets to find out who owns a book that helps improve sex life.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.13 million household viewers and gained a 0.5/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Jake (Andy Samberg) helps Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) with a case focused on the disappearance of a patient of a known therapist, Dr. Tate (David Paymer).
After he quickly identifies a lead, Jake is convinced that Tate is the killer and inspects his office, finding a secret book about the victim.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.13 million household viewers and gained a 0.5/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
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Club gave the episode a "B−" rating, writing, "I often feel like Brooklyn Nine-Nine is missing a certain something — not just a third plot — when it goes that route.
"[4] Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone wrote, "Had 'The Therapist' done without, say, the Terry/Amy subplot, maybe that climactic scene with Jake stalling Tate by playing patient might have given his problems genuine weight.
Instead, it becomes another story that's neither fish nor fowl, teasing at serious issues just enough to get in the way of the humor, but not enough to offer major insight into our main character.