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We can't talk about this episode without mentioning the "Chopper" itself. Jake, fueled by his love for 80s action movies, is thrilled when the investigation requires a helicopter. But it’s Captain Holt who steals the show. To lean into the "cool factor" of the mission, Holt adopts the call sign

The insults traded in this episode are some of the sharpest in the series. Who can forget Holt’s deadpan delivery of, "I thought you were dead, but I see you've managed to find a way to resurface from the underworld" ? "Velvet Thunder" 22. The Chopper

As we dive back into the archives of the 99th precinct, let’s look at why this particular half-hour of television remains a gold standard for the series. The Return of Madeline Wuntch We can't talk about this episode without mentioning