Hostage Situation (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

"Hostage Situation" is the eleventh episode of the third season of the American television police sitcom series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It is the 56th overall episode of the series and is written by Phil Augusta Jackson and directed by Max Winkler. It aired on Fox in the United States on January 5, 2016.

The show revolves around the fictitious 99th precinct of the New York Police Department in Brooklyn and the officers and detectives that work in the precinct. In the episode, Boyle and Genevieve decide to have children using Boyle's frozen sperm. However, Boyle's ex-wife, Eleanor, takes the sample and forces him to get her out of a lawsuit in exchange for the sample. Meanwhile, Amy hurts Terry while asking for a recommendation. Also, Rosa and Holt interrogate a perp who only will talk with Gina.

The episode was seen by an estimated 2.73 million household viewers and gained a 1.2/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode received critical acclaim from critics, who praised the writing and the performances.