: The precinct begins the season with a new captain, Seth Dozerman (Bill Hader), who dies almost immediately of a heart attack. He is replaced by The Vulture , an arrogant detective from Major Crimes, until Captain Holt is eventually able to return to the 99th precinct after taking down a serial killer.
: Meets and begins a long-term relationship with Genevieve Mirren-Carter , an art curator who was initially framed for a crime.
: After their cliffhanger kiss, Jake and Amy decide to pursue a serious relationship. They face hurdles including their new captain's rules, meeting each other's parents, and eventually deciding to move in together.