The Mole (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

"The Mole" is the fifth episode of the second season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and is written by Laura McCreary and directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. It aired on Fox in the United States on November 2, 2014.

The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives that work in the precinct. Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) is an immature yet a very talented detective in the precinct with an astounding record of crimes solved, putting him in a competition with fellow detective Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero). The precinct's status changes when the Captain is retiring and a new commanding officer, Cpt. Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher) is appointed as the newest Captain. This creates a conflict between Jake and Holt over their respective methods in the field. In the episode, Jake and Holt are looking for a mole who is seemingly retrieving information from the offices. However, Jake becomes concerned as he retrieved some files and worries he will become a prime suspect in the case. Meanwhile, Terry and Rosa go undercover to a silent disco to investigate the new drug.

The episode was seen by an estimated 3.41 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, especially Braugher's as well as the writing. For his performance in the episode, Braugher was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.