The Puzzle Master

S05E15·7.7·April 8, 2018·30m·NBC

Jake surprises Amy with an investigation into a string of arsons connected to her favorite crossword puzzle author, Vin Stermley. Meanwhile, Gina helps Holt jazz up his Commissioner candidate speech, and Terry, Rosa, Hitchcock and Scully argue over who is most deserving of the new detective car.

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#12In Season 5of 22 rated episodes

#22All-timeof 153 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.8

2018First airedApril 8, 2018

Guest stars

Allison Tolmanas Capt. Olivia Crawford

David Fumeroas Melvin Stermley

Will Shortzas Sam Jepsen

Meghann Murphyas Helen

Kinner Shahas Ed

Alan Brooksas John Kelly I

Stewart Skeltonas Patrick Faricy

Amir Levias Cy

Dan Lippertas Timothy

Crew

Akiva SchafferDirector

Lang FisherWriter

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