The episode's title refers to the official NYPD radio code used by officers to announce they are responding to an emergency.
Critics and fans praised the episode for its "subversion of plot," focusing on the psychological impact on the survivors rather than the violence of the shootout itself. [S5E20] Show Me Going
The episode explores various coping mechanisms when faced with the potential loss of a loved one. The episode's title refers to the official NYPD
Despite their desperate desire to assist, the squad is ordered by the Commissioner to stay put and handle normal duties. Character Responses and Themes Despite their desperate desire to assist, the squad
Try to make themselves useful by attempting a complex plumbing repair on Rosa’s broken toilet. This distraction leads to a burst pipe and Amy trashing the bathroom in frustration. Critical and Fan Reception
While at the precinct, the team hears an active shooter alert for a hotel in Brooklyn Heights.
Tension spikes when they hear Rosa’s badge number (3118) and name followed by the phrase "show me going".