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Offscript Period Series | Ep 12
The detectives of Brooklyn’s funniest precinct usually spend their time solving crimes and chasing perps. But what if, the Nine-Nine turned its attention to saving the planet instead and rethinking the everyday systems and materials we rarely question?
In this special “What If” interview, we asked Captain Holt and his squad how they would approach sustainability in their precinct and community. Unsurprisingly, the answers were just as quirky, heartfelt, and chaotic as you’d expect.
Terry Jeffords:
“Okay, Squad! Captain Holt has launched a new sustainability initiative. It’s orders from the commissioner’s office. Whichever precinct has the lowest carbon footprint in a month gets a full 2 days off next month! Now I don’t know about y’all, but Sharon and Terry need those two days. Terry needs his holidays!”
Jake Peralta:
“I need those 2 days too, Taylor Swift- I mean Jay Z’s on tour!
Okay, picture this. A ragtag team of heroes set out to save the world from pollution. They’ve got reusable coffee cups, stainless steel straws, and a solar-powered Batmobile. Plot twist: it’s not Batman. It’s me. Working title: Jake Peralta and the Case of the Vanishing Polar Bears.”
Charles Boyle:
Hyping his best friend: “That’s so cool, Jakey. Can I be your Robin?”
Amy Santiago:
"Focus, guys! This is a test! Captain Holt says if we can lower our carbon output by 40% by this month-end, we get to keep the "Sustainable Squad" badge I spent all night crocheting out of old undercover wigs! And of course, we should reduce single-use plastics, dispose waste properly, compost, and actually follow through on it. That’s how this works.”
Rosa Diaz:
“Composting’s good. Less trash. Less smell. I already use metal straws. And if anyone has a problem with it, I’ll make them regret it. Not joking.
Also, the printer’s dead. I couldn’t print the warrant, so I’ll improvise. It’s 'low-impact' policing. ”
Charles Boyle:
“Oh my God! Roro’s-” a glare from Rosa tells him he should reframe
”Rosa’s joining the sustainable squad! Sustainability is about food, too. I’m talking community gardens, composting at home, farmers’ markets, and cutting down food waste. What I’d personally recommend is no more wasting good meat! There’s a place that sells beef tongu- ah, never mind, you can read all about it in my next food blog! Also, nothing’s sadder than throwing away half a sandwich. Literally.”
Terry Jeffords:
“I bet Charles went all out on the food point, but let me just add that when neighborhoods eat healthier and support local farmers, everyone wins. While we’re at it, also imagine a park where people exercise, grow veggies, and kids play. And of course, with a small yogurt cart nearby. Terry loves yogurt and Terry loves clean air!”
Captain Holt:
“Sustainability must not be viewed as a hobby. It is a civic duty. It requires consistency, systemic support, and individual accountability. The materials we choose determine the systems we sustain. Communities thrive when all three align. That is…essential.
Detectives. I trust you are finding the new "Sustainable Squad" initiative... satisfactory.”
Jake Peralta:
“Translation: Holt thinks choosing sustainable things is cool. That’s basically an A+.”
Amy Santiago:
“Oh, my god. Oh my god. Oh my God. The best day of my life is here.”
(Quickly sprints to her car and comes back with a binder. Surprise, surprise. Starts speaking in panic…)
“Is there a grading system for the Sustainable Squad, sir? And if so, does your grading system have an A++?
Never mind, hold your breath guys. Presenting: The Ultimate Sustainability binder. It has a list of small habits each one of us can adopt daily…categorized, color-coded, and tracked. Obviously. With cascading tabs.
Section A: Food. Section B: Transport. Section C: Waste. And yes, restroom supplies are included too, because materials, waste, and accessibility are all part of the system.
So…who’s ready to use them?”
Everyone surprisingly agrees, as Amy had already done half the work for them. Now, they just had to implement it.
Amy continues: “Remember to keep track of it. The back of your respective sub-files has a ‘Sequence of Accomplishments’ where you can log what you have been doing.”
Captain Holt:
“Santiago, this…is…stellar!”
Gina Linetti: (arriving fashionably late)
“ It says I can’t use my space heater anymore?! Well, try to stop me if you can.
But FYI: sustainability is also about aesthetics. If you’re not posting your reusable tote bag with the right filter, are you even making a difference? The planet needs my brand. #Greens is the New Trend. Don’t thank me, just tag me.”
Amy Santiago:
“Gina, it’s more than hashtags. It’s about habits, systems, and whether people actually follow through. And for the record, I’d just like to say that…with a heavy heart.. I, too, have stopped laminating every document. Did it break my soul? Yes. But, anything for the planet.”
Jake Peralta:
“I’m so proud of you babe.”
Gina Linetti:
“Ugh, alright. I won’t use it. But I better get those two days of leave.”
Rosa Diaz:
“Okay, Amy, you’ve said enough. What’s important is this: awareness is good, excuses aren’t. If we can work twelve-hour shifts, catch criminals, and still follow through, anyone can.”
Charles Boyle:
“Exactly! Sustainability can even be fun- potlucks with local ingredients, neighborhood clean-ups, cooking classes using leftovers. Building community spirit through food and care.”
Terry Jeffords:
“And showing kids healthy habits early. If they grow up respecting the planet, they’ll carry it for life. Terry loves trees and kids and well, everything.”
Jake Peralta:
“Okay Sarge, we know you love everything. So basically, sustainability is like detective work: small, consistent steps solve big problems. And the planet? That’s the ultimate case.”
Captain Holt:
“Peralta, that metaphor was…coherent.”
Jake Peralta:
“Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool. No doubt.”
Hitchcock:
“I heard there was some kind of potluck happening here. There isn’t? Oh well, does sustainability mean we eat less food or something? Because if that’s the case, count me out.”
Scully:
“Don’t worry, buddy. I just googled it, and it turns out it’s really about not wasting food. We can have all the leftovers in the world! And umm of course, we won’t waste the napkins.”
Hitchcock:
“Oh, thank God. I’ll join the movement. Saving the planet sounds so hard. But if it means more food stays fresh, I’m in. Food waste is the real villain here.”
Jake Peralta:
“Wow. Hitchcock and Scully just made a good point. This really is a what-if scenario.”
Terry Jeffords:
“Alright then, Squad, let’s win this thing! Nine-nine!”
Conclusion:
If the Nine-Nine ever went green, they’d prove sustainability isn’t about being perfect, it’s about everyone doing their part, in their own way. From Boyle’s recipes to Rosa’s no-nonsense approach, Holt’s duty, Terry’s heart, Gina’s hashtags, and even Hitchcock and Scully’s food logic, the Nine-Nine shows us that sustainability can be both serious and hilarious.
And like any good case, saving the planet is solved one step, one system, and one person at a time. Change spreads the same way: one habit, one person, one precinct at a time.
Nine-Nine!
Coming Next Week:
We’re leaving the precinct’s briefing room for a dusty desk in Phulera, where the most dangerous criminal is a guy who stole a lightbulb, and the only thing more organized than Amy’s binders is the village gossip.
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About the Series: Offscript Period
Offscript Period is Saathi’s blog series exploring modern menstrual health through the lens of iconic shows. Each episode reimagines familiar characters discussing period care, sustainability, and evolving health standards, turning everyday entertainment into conversations about better materials, better systems, and better choices.
Disclaimer: This content is a work of parody and imaginative storytelling created for social awareness and education. All characters referenced are fictional and used purely for cultural commentary. This content is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the original creators, networks, or rights holders of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.