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In this third iteration of the annual competition, the stakes are raised beyond the individual rivalry between and Captain Raymond Holt . The challenge is to steal a crown locked in a briefcase in the middle of the precinct. To ensure victory, the duo divides the squad into two competing teams: Team Holt : Terry Jeffords and Gina Linetti. Team Jake : Rosa Diaz and Charles Boyle.

Critics praised the episode for its , noting that focusing on the heist allowed for tighter pacing compared to episodes with multiple disconnected subplots. Fans on Reddit frequently cite "Halloween III" as the moment the heist tradition truly "leveled up" by involving the entire ensemble. TV Review: Brooklyn Nine Nine (3x05) “Halloween III” Brooklyn_nine-nine_3x05

provide comic relief by dressing up as identical bottles of mustard. In this third iteration of the annual competition,

Crucially, is excluded from both teams, as both Jake and Holt believe she is too compromised by her relationship with Jake and her loyalty to the Captain. The "Amazing Detective/Genius" Twist Team Jake : Rosa Diaz and Charles Boyle

The episode's climax subverts expectations. While Jake and Holt are preoccupied with outsmarting each other through elaborate schemes and "costume gags," Amy Santiago orchestrates a secret plan of her own.

The "Amazing Detective/Genius" catchphrase is solidified as the ultimate heist honorific.