[s4e7] Mr. Santiago -

: 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

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. [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 : Captain Holt helps a struggling Adrian Pimento