The episode addresses several cliffhangers from the Season 2 finale:

Approximately 3.14 million household viewers during its initial airing on Fox. Key Plot Developments

Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago decide to pursue a romantic relationship after their kiss in the previous season. However, they struggle to navigate their "budding relationship" under the strict rules of their new captain.

Raymond Holt and Gina Linetti begin their new, mundane roles in the NYPD Public Relations department under Madeline Wuntch. Cast and Characters

The episode received critical acclaim, particularly for its handling of the central romance and Bill Hader's high-energy performance as the short-lived Captain Dozerman. Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3, Episode 1: New Captain