[s4e7] Mr. Santiago -

: The two eventually bond over their shared love for Amy and their collaboration on an old "cold case" Victor never solved, proving that their investigative instincts are more alike than different. Subplots: Turkeys and Dog Shows

: The idea for Jimmy Smits to play Amy's father was pitched by stars Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero , who felt his veteran status on police dramas like NYPD Blue made him the perfect fit. [S4E7] Mr. Santiago

The episode centers on Jake Peralta’s desperate attempt to win the approval of Victor Santiago (played by guest star Jimmy Smits ). To prepare, Jake goes "," creating an obsessively detailed binder to mimic Victor’s own hyper-organized habits. : The two eventually bond over their shared

: After a market shortage, Boyle orders a live turkey for dinner. When Gina and Rosa refuse to let him kill it, the aggressive bird (named Nikolaj) traps them in the bathroom, leading to a slapstick-filled "turkey chase". To prepare, Jake goes "," creating an obsessively

While the main plot handles the family tension, the rest of the 99th Precinct deals with holiday chaos:

: Captain Holt helps a struggling Adrian Pimento adjust to life after the NYPD by giving him a $2,000 loan for a private investigator license. In a classic Pimento move, he bets the entire sum on a televised dog show. Despite Holt's initial fury, the two end up bonding at a bar while watching the show, which Pimento eventually wins, earning $70,000. Production & Reception

: Victor reveals he has prepared his own binder on Jake, leading to a psychological game where Victor fakes his approval to mess with Jake’s head.