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New Girl - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2011

Pilot

Zooey Deschanel stars as Jess Day, a young woman who, after discovering her long-term boyfriend is cheating on her, moves into a loft apartment with three male roommates - prickly bartender Nick, womanizer Schmidt and intense personal trainer Coach. In the opener, the guys try to help Jess get back on her feet and into the dating world.

Kryptonite

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2011

Kryptonite

Nick and Schmidt convince Jess to get her stuff out of her ex-boyfriend Spencer's apartment; Jess meets new roommate Winston, who has returned from playing basketball in Latvia. Winston tries to get his old room back from Schmidt.

Wedding

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2011

Wedding

The guys are invited to a wedding of a mutual friend. Nick, fearful he will run into his ex-girlfriend Caroline, asks Jess to be his date. Meanwhile, Winston takes his role as an usher very seriously and gets competitive on the dance floor with a young guest. Schmidt not only catches the eye of a beautiful woman, but also his "frenemy" Gretchen whom he sleeps with at every wedding reception.

Naked

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2011

Naked

Jess accidentally walks in on Nick naked, sending his self-confidence to an all-time low - just after an attractive co-worker agrees to go out on a date with him. Meanwhile, Winston becomes obsessed with learning pop-culture references online.

Cece Crashes

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2011

Cece Crashes

Cece convinces Jess that Nick likes her more than just as a roommate and Schmidt tries to seal the deal with Cece.

Thanksgiving

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2011

Thanksgiving

Jess invites Paul, a music teacher at her school on whom she always has had a crush, to the gang's big Thanksgiving dinner at the loft, which naturally goes horribly awry.

Bells

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2011

Bells

Jess gets jealous when Winston joins her troubled-youth handbell quartet and instantly becomes a natural. Meanwhile Nick and Schmidt engage in class warfare when the toilet breaks and they each have their own idea of how to get it fixed.

Bad in Bed

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2011

Bad in Bed

When Jess decides to take her relationship with Paul to the next level, she consults with the guys for some sex advice. Meanwhile, Schmidt worms his way into his boss' baby shower to compete with his office female counterpart.

The 23rd

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2011

The 23rd

The gang attends Schmidt's holiday office party and Jess frets when she receives an expensive gift from Paul.

The Story of the 50

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2012

The Story of the 50

When Schmidt's plans for his 29th birthday fall apart, Jess takes charge and enlists the help of her school's party hungry vice-principal. Meanwhile, Nick begrudgingly has his first date at Schmidt's party with a beautiful lawyer who harbors a secret, and the gang wonders who placed a 50 dollar bill in the douchebag jar.

Jess and Julia

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2012

Jess and Julia

Nick panics when Julia doesn't want to put a label on their relationship. Meanwhile, Jess enlists Julia to help her get out of a traffic ticket, Winston reconnects with a former booty call and Schmidt is baffled as to why his shower towel is always damp.

The Landlord

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2012

The Landlord

Against Nick's wishes, Jess makes it her mission to get the loft's cantankerous landlord to like her. In doing so, she inadvertently jeopardizes their living situation and the guys are forced to admit they've made some "unofficial" changes to the apartment. Meanwhile Schmidt tries to decipher what he thinks are mixed signals from his boss Kim .

Valentine's Day

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2012

Valentine's Day

Single for the first time on Valentine's Day, Jess convinces Schmidt to be her wingman as she attempts to have an attachment-free fling with a handsome stranger. Nick's romantic plans are foiled when he finds himself spending more time with Julia's law firm assistant than with her. Winston becomes one of the girls when Shelby invites him over on the holiday.

Bully

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2012

Bully

When Jess tries to intervene with a classroom bully she finds herself the target of the bad seed student. Schmidt, meanwhile, is thrilled over his post-Valentine's sexcapades, but hates that his paramour wants to keep it a secret; and Nick goes into a tailspin when Julia sends him a cactus.

Injured

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2012

Injured

When Nick is hurt playing a game of touch football and Jess discovers he doesn't have insurance, she brings him to her doctor friend - an OB-GYN. The gang rallies together and Nick evaluates his life when his seemingly innocuous back injury may prove to be more serious than thought.

Control

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2012

Control

After Jess realizes that Schmidt is unfairly doing all of the housework, she pushes him to "go on strike," and the entire ecosystem of the loft is thrown off balance. Meanwhile, Nick scrambles when he must pay up to Winston after losing a poker game.

Fancyman (1)

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2012

Fancyman (1)

Jess reluctantly dates the wealthy father of one of her students. Meanwhile, Nick attempts to buy a new cell phone and Schmidt and Winston get ultra-competitive playing bar trivia.

Fancyman (2)

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2012

Fancyman (2)

Jess reluctantly dates the wealthy father of one of her students. Meanwhile, Nick attempts to buy a new cell phone and Schmidt and Winston get ultra-competitive playing bar trivia.

Secrets

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2012

Secrets

While training for a marathon, Jess discovers that Cece has been keeping a secret from her, and their friendship is put to the test. Meanwhile, Winston can't handle being the only one who knows about Cece and Schmidt, and Nick reluctantly asks for Schmidt's help as he tries to juggle dating two women at once.

Normal

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2012

Normal

Nervous Jess invites Russell to spend the weekend at the loft, and her fears are amplified when he gets along better with the guys than she hoped. Meanwhile, Winston begins work at a sports radio station, but quickly finds out his boss is more of a shock jock, and Nick tries to make an invention from his "Idea Notebook" into a reality.

Kids

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2012

Kids

Jess babysits Russell's pre-teen daughter for the weekend and meets his ex-wife. Then, Schmidt and Cece panic when they think she's pregnant. Also, Nick's new girlfriend may be too young and Winston discovers his new boss is a big baby.

Tomatoes

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2012

Tomatoes

Jess fears she and Russell don't share the fiery passion he exhibits with his ex-wife Ouli. Meanwhile, Cece is not yet willing to admit her true feelings for Schmidt, so she encourages him to go on a date with one of her Russian model roommates. Then, a down-in-the-dumps Nick channels all of his energy into a new vegetable garden.

Backslide

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: May 1, 2012

Backslide

When Jess and Nick run into their exes Paul and Caroline, the gang fears they both may "backslide" into romantic relationships. Meanwhile, Schmidt desperately tries not to get aroused as he deals with a delicate medical issue, Winston suffers the consequences of a wild night out with his boss and Cece brings Schmidt to a nursing home to meet her grandmother.

See Ya

Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: May 8, 2012

See Ya

When one of the roommates decides to move out of the loft, the gang makes an unexpected trip to the desert where Winston faces his fear of the dark, Cece and Schmidt's relationship reaches a turning point and Jess and Nick square off with a coyote.

Season 2

Re-Launch

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2012

Re-Launch

Schmidt throws himself a "rebranding" party at which Jess, recently fired from her teaching job, volunteers to be a "shot girl," alongside a very jaded cocktail waitress. Meanwhile, Winston shows a different side of his personality after drinking some of Nick's fruity concoctions, and Cece introduces the gang to her new boyfriend.

Katie

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2012

Katie

Mistaken identity abounds as Jess inadvertently captures the attention of a beer delivery guy and then pretends to be someone else when a handsome stranger thinks she is his blind date. Then, a regular at Nick's bar claims to be Nick from the future, and Winston's disapproving mother comes to visit, all the while maintaining her hatred of Schmidt.

Fluffer

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2012

Fluffer

Nick and Jess address their relationship-without-benefits. Meanwhile, Winston has a lot on his mind - besides Shelby. Then, hoping to date a beautiful Republican, Schmidt pretends to be one of Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's sons.

Neighbors

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2012

Neighbors

When a group of young twenty-something neighbors moves in across the hall, Jess and Schmidt are determined to become friends with them. Meanwhile, Nick enacts a series of pranks on Schmidt to make him think he's getting old.

Models

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2012

Models

After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver's seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.

Halloween

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2012

Halloween

Jess gets a job as a zombie at a haunted house, but is more frightened of her changing feelings towards Sam. Schmidt and Cece are perfectly matched in the costumes they're wearing, while Winston and Shelby are worlds apart in theirs. Nick gets a visit from a former college crush who shows her affection in a scary way.

Menzies

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2012

Menzies

As Jess' job search kicks into high gear, the guys fear her time of the month is also affecting their physical and psychological well-being. Meanwhile, Schmidt begins a "50 Shades of Grey"-type of relationship with his corporate boss, and Nick gains wisdom from an unlikely, hands-on source.

Parents

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2012

Parents

Jess invites her divorced Mom and Dad over for Thanksgiving dinner and enlists Nick and Cece to help her with a "Parent Trap" to reunite them. Meanwhile, Schmidt's cousin, Big Schmidt, visits, and Winston manipulates them into an escalating battle to prove their manhood.

Eggs

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2012

Eggs

When Jess learns that a friend is pregnant, both she and Cece panic that time is running out for them to have children. Meanwhile, Schmidt seeks advice on how to please Emma, and Nick and Winston visit the zoo to find inspiration for Nick's zombie-themed novel.

Bathtub

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2012

Bathtub

Tired of taking showers, Jess and Winston scheme to get a bathtub in the loft. Then, at the bar, Nick meets a tough and beautiful customer with boyfriend troubles. Meanwhile, Schmidt is torn between his boss and trying to win back Cece.

Santa

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2012

Santa

When the gang attempts to juggle multiple holiday parties in one night, Jess tries to avoid a remorseful Sam, Nick tries to keep up with a sexually adventurous Angie and Winston panics when he gets a cranberry stuck in his ear.

Cabin

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2013

Cabin

Jess invites Nick and Angie to spend a couples' weekend with her and Sam. Once there, however, she quickly discovers that two's company and four's a crowd. Meanwhile, Winston tries to teach Schmidt about race relations.

A Father's Love

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2013

A Father's Love

When Nick's con-man father suddenly reappears, Jess tries her best to fix the two men's relationship, despite Nick's fears that he's being used in another one of his dad's gambling schemes. Meanwhile, Schmidt teams up with Robby to try to win back Cece.

Pepperwood

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2013

Pepperwood

When Nick is convinced that one of Jess' students is hiding a nefarious secret, he goes undercover in her adult night school class. Meanwhile, Winston has an embarrassing encounter with Cece, causing an examination of all the loft-mate's peculiarities.

Cooler

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2013

Cooler

Nick and Schmidt go out on a "bro's night," but quickly become infatuated with - and highly competitive over - a beautiful woman attracted to sadness. Meanwhile, Winston falls for a girl with absolutely no interest in him, which only makes him more attracted to her. Then, Jess' decision to have a night alone in the loft doesn't go as planned and involves another round of the drinking game "True American," and a surprising development in her relationship with one of the loft mates.

Table 34

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2013

Table 34

The gang attends a marriage convention, where Cece hopes to find a prospective husband - even as Schmidt hopes to win her back. Meanwhile, Winston's mojo returns, and Jess and Nick get put in a compromising position in front of Dr. Sam .

Parking Spot

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2013

Parking Spot

When Schmidt discovers a previously unknown, yet highly-coveted parking spot, Jess and the roommates battle it out to see who will get to use it. Meanwhile, Winston has a hard time finding a condom when he gets an impromptu invitation from Daisy .

TinFinity

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2013

TinFinity

Jess catches the eye of a professional football player, with whom Winston landed an exclusive interview for his radio station. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt argue over the planning of their "TinFinity" party celebrating their tenth anniversary of living together, and Cece gets a surprise offer.

Quick Hardening Caulk

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2013

Quick Hardening Caulk

Jess comes to a conclusion about her romantic feelings for Nick and she struggles to tell him - until she's hopped up on pain medication. But after admitting her feelings, she finds out he may have been keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Schmidt becomes obsessed with buying a fish, which Winston sees as a metaphor for Schmidt's unresolved feelings toward Cece and Nick plans a bar promotion to impress the bar owner .

Chicago

Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2013

Chicago

When a death occurs in Nick's family, Jess, Schmidt and Winston travel with Nick to the Windy City to help him with the funeral preparations and meet his boisterous family members, including his mom, Bonnie ; his younger brother, Jamie ; and his Boston cousin, Bobby,.

First Date

Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2013

First Date

Jess and Nick, who are caught between friendship and something more, try to break out of relationship-limbo by going on a "first" date. Once Schmidt and Winston realize a full-on Jess/Nick romance might be happening, they swoop in to try to sabotage the date.

Bachelorette Party

Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2013

Bachelorette Party

Jess decides to throw Cece a surprise bachelorette party while Nick and Winston awkwardly take her fiance's, Shivrang, out for the night. Then, as Schmidt desperately tries to find a real girlfriend in time for the wedding in order to get a "plus one," he is forced to seek out his old girlfriend from his "fat Schmidt" college days.

Virgins

Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2013

Virgins

In a series of flashbacks, Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Cece tell one another how they each lost their virginity. Not surprisingly, when they realize the stories directly affect their present day sex lives, one relationship will change forever.

Winston's Birthday

Episode: 2x24 | Airdate: May 7, 2013

Winston's Birthday

Jess' dad chooses the worst day to pay the loft an unexpected visit, forcing a nervous Nick to spend the day alone with him. Jess finds herself with huge opportunity for a new job on the day before Cece's wedding. Schmidt must take a look in the mirror and confront his real feelings about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Winston psyches himself up for his huge surprise birthday celebration, which no one seemed to remember to throw for him.

Elaine's Big Day

Episode: 2x25 | Airdate: May 14, 2013

Elaine's Big Day

Cece's wedding day finds Jess and Nick making a decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt schemes with a typically overenthusiastic Winston to sabotage the nuptials, although a shocking announcement may be bigger than anything he plans.

Season 3

All In

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2013

All In

Picking up immediately after the events of the Season Two finale, Nick and Jess decide to go "all in" on their romantic relationship - which leads them to run away to a Mexican beach town. But when Nick runs into trouble with the authorities, it's Schmidt and Winston to the rescue, which may land Nick into even deeper trouble. Meanwhile, Schmidt makes a decision regarding Cece and Elizabeth, and Winston becomes obsessed with completing a puzzle.

Nerd

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2013

Nerd

When Jess desperately tries to fit in with a clique of "mean girl" teachers at her new school, she turns to Nick for advice on how to deal with them. Meanwhile, an office party is anything but fun for Schmidt, and Winston plots revenge while cat-sitting for Daisy, whom he suspects is cheating on him.

Double Date

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2013

Double Date

Thinking Schmidt has chosen to be with Cece, Jess and Nick invite him to go on a double date with them. Nick is caught between loyalty to his friend and loyalty to his girlfriend when he finds out a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Winston promises to get the foursome a table at an ultra-exclusive restaurant that doesn't take reservations.

The Captain

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2013

The Captain

Vengeful Schmidt targets Jess and Nick's relatively happy relationship. Meanwhile, when Winston learns that Furguson the cat must be neutered, he is determined to give this feline one last night of carnal glory.

The Box

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2013

The Box

When Nick inherits some money from his late father, Jess is determined to put the funds to good use and secretly tackle Nick's box of unwanted responsibilities - aka bills. Meanwhile, Schmidt tries to find meaning in life and asks for guidance from Rabbi Feiglin .

Keaton

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2013

Keaton

In an effort to reconnect with Cece, Jess throws a Halloween party at the loft. In an effort to change Schmidt's sullen behavior, the loftmates resort to "catfishing" him by pretending to be his childhood idol - actor Michael Keaton. Then, Schmidt makes a decision that could change the loft forever.

Coach

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2013

Coach

Newly single Coach returns to the loft, and wants to pick up exactly where he left off when he moved out. Meanwhile Jess and Cece have a girls' night out, during which they meet a handsome stranger .

Menus

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2013

Menus

An overabundance of Chinese food take-out menus left at the loft's front door is the catalyst for an interconnected series of adventures for Jess and the guys.

Longest Night Ever

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2013

Longest Night Ever

Jess is tasked with keeping a frantic Schmidt occupied inside the loft, as Coach and Cece go out on a first date. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston meet a frisky bus driver as they search for a missing Furguson.

Thanksgiving III

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving III

The gang's survival skills are tested when Nick and Jess take them camping for Thanksgiving. Coach and Schmidt battle it out over who is the best woodsman, while Cece and Winston bond over their mutual distaste for the outdoors.

Clavado En Un Bar

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2014

Clavado En Un Bar

Jess has twenty minutes to decide if she should give-up teaching and take a new job, prompting the gang to recall how they all landed in their current professions.

Basketsball

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2014

Basketsball

Jess does a full-court press to solidify her friendship with Coach. But Nick goes on defense when they bond over his rival basketball team. Meanwhile, Schmidt is assigned to mentor a much older new hire at work and Winston discovers a new career path.

Birthday

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2014

Birthday

Nick struggles to throw Jess the perfect birthday party, while Schmidt works overtime to help out Cece in her new job as bartender and Winston and Coach engage in a bake-off.

Prince

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2014

Prince

Jess is ready to paint the town purple when a chance encounter finds her and Cece invited to a once-in-a-lifetime mansion party thrown by music legend Prince, guest-starring as himself. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Coach are determined to crash the festivities, building toward an unforgettable ending. The special episode also features cameo appearances by Victoria Secrets' supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Ana Beatriz Barros and Los Angeles Dodger and Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw.

Exes

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2014

Exes

When Nick has an awkward run-in with his ex, Caroline, Jessica tries to convince him he can still be friends with her, by introducing him to her former boyfriend, Berkley. Meanwhile, Coach uses Schmidt's loft to impress a date, but things turn farcically disastrous when Schmidt arrives home with his own potential bedmate.

Sister

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2014

Sister

Jess' wild-child sister, Abby, pays a visit and immediately throws the loft into disarray. Meanwhile, Schmidt enlists Nick to be his wingman in crashing a bar mitzvah and Winston throws a dinner party with Bertie, which turns awkward when only Cece and Coach attend.

Sister II

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2014

Sister II

Jess panics when her sister, Abby, decides to stay in Los Angeles and sets her eyes on one of the loftmates. Meanwhile, Winston procrastinates about checking his test results for the LAPD entrance exam.

Sister III

Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2014

Sister III

When Jess moves into Nick's bedroom, they both must deal with their complete lack of personal space. Meanwhile, Cece worries that Abby is taking advantage of Schmidt, while Coach worries Cece is treating him like one of her girlfriends. Also, Winston struggles with physical fitness.

Fired Up

Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2014

Fired Up

Jess hires, then must immediately fire Coach as her school's new volleyball coach. Meanwhile, Schmidt gets sued and enlists Nick and a procedural television-loving Winston to represent him at the deposition. Also, Cece catches the eye of a much younger man.

Mars Landing

Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2014

Mars Landing

Jess and Nick face some truths about their relationship, while Schmidt, Winston and Coach scramble to make a better second impression on their hot new neighbors. Also, Cece panics after she drunk-texts Buster .

Big News

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2014

Big News

The morning after their break-up, Jess and Nick scramble to keep it a secret from the loftmates. Meanwhile, Winston passes his police academy entrance exam, and demands that the gang throw him a "Honey Roast".

Dance

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2014

Dance

Jess fears someone is trying to sabotage her first middle school dance and she enlists the gang to help her chaperone on the big night.

Cruise

Episode: 3x23 | Airdate: May 6, 2014

Cruise

Jess and Nick invite the gang along with them on a cruise they booked while still together as a couple. Coach tries to suppress his fear of boating, Schmidt attempts to win back Cece and Winston tries to mend Jess and Nick's fractured relationship.

Season 4

The Last Wedding

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2014

The Last Wedding

At the last wedding of the summer, the gang makes a pact: Each of them will get lucky by night's end. Jess sets her sights on the best man, who also has caught the eye of a beautiful scientist. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Nick get an indecent proposal; Winston recovers from his police academy training; and Coach panics when he realizes he already has hooked up with every woman at the party.

Dice

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2014

Dice

Schmidt tutors Jess in the not-so-fine-art of dating via mobile apps. Meanwhile, Winston is desperate to make a good impression on his fellow police cadets, which backfires when Nick, Coach and Cece show up at a party thrown by fellow officers.

Julie Berkman's Older Sister

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2014

Julie Berkman's Older Sister

Jess' dad arrives with his new girlfriend, who happened to be Jess and Cece's high-school rival. Meanwhile, Schmidt recruits the guys to be part of a focus group at work to help him land a big new account

Micro

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2014

Micro

To prove that girls aren't shallow, Jess goes out on a date with a guy (guest star Ritchson) whose shortcomings fall way below the belt. Meanwhile, Winston and Cece pit Schmidt and Coach against each other, while convincing them they could be male models.

Landline

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2014

Landline

When Coach's liaison with the school nurse gets messy, vice principal Jess must enforce a new, "no fraternization" policy among the teachers. But the tables soon get turned when she finds herself attracted to the hot new science teacher. Meanwhile, Nick is enjoying being Schmidt and Winston's secretary, after the loft gets a new home phone.

Background Check

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2014

Background Check

As part of Winston's police academy training, the loft must pass a home visit and background check, which shouldn't be a problem until Jess admits she might be hiding illegal substances in her closet.

Goldmine

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2014

Goldmine

Nick pretends to be gay to make his status as Jess' "ex" less of an issue to her new beau. To Coach's annoyance, Winston works his "Long Game" on their attractive neighbors, Michelle and Viv. Meanwhile, Schmidt panics when Cece considers having a breast reduction.

Teachers

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2014

Teachers

Jess, Coach and Ryan attend a teachers' conference, led by education guru Brenda Brown. Back at the loft, Nick, Schmidt and Winston try to have a wild weekend while Jess is out of town.

Thanksgiving IV

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2014

Thanksgiving IV

With everyone still single, Schmidt plays matchmaker and plans a Thanksgiving dinner party in which everyone is to bring a compatible companion for someone else.

Girl Fight

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2014

Girl Fight

A girl fight breaks out between Jess and Cece and Schmidt immediately has second thoughts about trying to figure out what it's all about. Meanwhile, Nick dates Tran's granddaughter, and Winston is convinced she is keeping a secret from them.

LAXmas

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2014

LAXmas

As the gang prepares to depart for the holidays, they quickly find they may be home alone when they are all trapped at the airport.

Shark

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2015

Shark

After Winston graduates from the Police Academy, Nick and Coach worry when they see his new training officer. Meanwhile, Jess uses Schmidt to try and influence a councilwoman to stop the night construction taking place outside the loft.

Coming Out

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2015

Coming Out

Jess struggles not to show favoritism to Ryan, now that they are officially a couple, which leads to a disastrous class field trip. Meanwhile, Schmidt gets an ulcer and Winston becomes obsessed with wearing a crystal.

Swuit

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2015

Swuit

Jess helps Schmidt and Nick pitch their new business venture - the "Swuit," a suit made entirely of sweatshirt material - to entrepreneur Lori Greiner. Meanwhile, Winston and Coach decide they will invest in Cece's future.

The Crawl

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2015

The Crawl

When a new bar opens in the neighborhood, it completes the final piece of the puzzle for Nick's epic Valentine's Day pub crawl. Meanwhile, Jess and Ryan drunkenly contemplate their future, Coach meets a new woman - over and over again - and Schmidt tries to fit into the world of politics.

Oregon

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2015

Oregon

Jess takes a bumpy stroll down memory lane when she and the gang travel to her childhood home in Portland, Oregon, for her father's wedding.

Spiderhunt

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2015

Spiderhunt

It's a lockdown in the loft when Schmidt's arachnophobia forces the group go on a spider hunt. In the midst of this chaos, Winston inadvertently makes Jess think that Cece is in love with Nick.

Walk of Shame

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2015

Walk of Shame

After a night of partying at Bearclaw's, Jess and Cece make their way back to the loft and run into a familiar face. Meanwhile, Coach worries about bringing Nick and Winston around his sophisticated new girlfriend, May,.

The Right Thing

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2015

The Right Thing

Jess crashes a funeral, hoping to delete a "sext" she recently sent to the deceased. Then, Schmidt's mom, Louise, arrives in town for a visit to demand he write thank-you notes for his bar mitzvah gifts, and Winston is desperate to be off-duty friends with his police partner, Aly,.

Par 5

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2015

Par 5

Fawn takes Jess to a charity golf tournament, but the Vice Principal lands in the sand trap in her attempts to make a good impression. Meanwhile, Winston meets a beautiful woman and must lie about being a cop.

Panty Gate

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2015

Panty Gate

Schmidt takes the fall to help Fawn out of a political scandal. Meanwhile, Jess declares herself a "love doctor" and Coach faces a life-changing decision with May.

Clean Break

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: May 5, 2015

Clean Break

As Coach prepares to move out of the loft, Schmidt also decides to get rid of his non-essentials and in the process discovers what is truly important to him; Jess and Nick reminisce about their "sex mug" and wonder if they still have feelings for each other.

Season 5

Big Mama P

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2016

Big Mama P

When Cece and Schmidt ask Jess and Nick to be their Maid of Honor and Best Man, respectively, their first task is to plan the engagement party. But when Jess invites Cece's mom to join in the celebration, Cece is forced to make a surprising announcement to Schmidt.

What About Fred

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2016

What About Fred

Jumping back into the dating pool, Jess finds herself dating a dud (guest star Taran Killam), but falls in love with his perfect parents (guest stars Henry Winkler and Julie Haggerty). Meanwhile, Nick (Jake Johnson) and Schmidt have very different ideas about how to run the bar.

Jury Duty

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2016

Jury Duty

Jess eagerly reports to jury duty, until she discovers she may be up for a work promotion. Meanwhile, Nick reaches his limit with Cece's messiness in the loft.

No Girl

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2016

No Girl

With Jess sequestered at jury duty, Nick turns the loft into an airbnb in order to help pay for Schmidt's upcoming bachelor party. Meanwhile, Winston asks Cece for help when he suspects KC is cheating on him.

Bob & Carol & Nick & Schmidt

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2016

Bob & Carol & Nick & Schmidt

Schmidt helps Nick ponder his future after Nick's cousin (guest star Bill Burr) and his wife (guest star Lennon Parham) visit to ask for a very special handout. Meanwhile, Winston helps Cece shop for a wedding dress.

Reagan

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2016

Reagan

A beautiful pharmaceutical rep (guest star Megan Fox) enters the gang's life when she agrees to sublet Jess' room while she is on jury duty.

Wig

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2016

Wig

When Nick's attraction to Reagan starts affecting Schmidt and Cece's relationship, they enact a plan to demystify her, in hopes of helping Nick get over her. Meanwhile, Winston teaches Reagan the art of the breakup.

The Decision

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2016

The Decision

Reagan causes chaos between Nick and Winston when she tells them she'll sleep with just one of them in an attempt to challenge the guys' indecisiveness. Meanwhile, Schmidt is reunited with his college frenemy, Benjamin, when looking at wedding venues with Cece.

Heat Wave

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2016

Heat Wave

Things heat up between Nick and Reagan over who can provide the loft with the best air conditioning unit. Meanwhile, Winston uses his "cop voice" to help Schmidt prep Cece for a newscaster audition.

Goosebumps Walkaway

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2016

Goosebumps Walkaway

Jess returns from jury duty and attempts to uncover the real identity of a juror sequestered with her. Meanwhile, Reagan prepares to move out of the loft and out of Nick's life, and Winston and Cece help Schmidt get over his fear of public dancing.

The Apartment

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2016

The Apartment

It's time for Cece to move into the loft. While Jess is helping her friend move out of her beloved apartment, she has to finish the school's budget by morning, which the new principal (guest star Elizabeth Berkley) has neglected to tell her. Meanwhile, Winston gets a new partner (guest star Sam Richardson) to avoid having to work side-by-side with Aly (guest star Nasim Pedrad).

D-Day

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2016

D-Day

After Cece receives an exciting new job offer, Jess agrees to help Schmidt with the wedding preparations, but things don't go as planned when Schmidt's dad, Gavin (guest star Peter Gallagher), appears. Meanwhile, Winston and Nick get into a competition over whose job is harder. Don't miss the family reunion.

Sam, Again

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2016

Sam, Again

Jess applies for a job at a progressive new school, but things take a turn when she finds out the principal (guest star Lucy Punch) is dating her ex-boyfriend, Sam (guest star David Walton). Meanwhile, Nick gets a cold and Schmidt quarantines the roommates to prevent himself from getting sick before his big presentation.

300 Feet

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2016

300 Feet

When Jess is served a restraining order by her former boyfriend, Sam, she sets out to clear her name with Winston's help. Nick and Schmidt plot against the owner of a trendy new bar that opened on their street.

Jeff Day

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2016

Jeff Day

Jess invents a male alter ego, "Jeff Day" in order to buy a new car from a sexist salesman, but her plan backfires when both Nick and Sam arrive at the dealership pretending to be him. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece panic when Winston decides to bring his new prankster girlfriend, Rhonda as his plus one to their wedding.

Helmet

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2016

Helmet

Despite being happy with Sam, Jess confesses to Cece that she had a sex dream about Nick. And Schmidt attempts to help Winston land Furguson a cat audition when he finds out Aly's boyfriend is a talent agent for pets.

Road Trip

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2016

Road Trip

After being emasculated in front of Cece, Schmidt insists on a manly bachelor party weekend in Vegas, but the road trip goes awry when the guys end up at a desert biker bar and he must put his newfound bravado to the test.

A Chill Day In

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2016

A Chill Day In

Jess and Cece's low-key bachelorette party plans go "up in smoke" when they destroy the wedding gift sent by Schmidt's mom and must figure out how to replace it while under the influence.

Dress

Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: May 3, 2016

Dress

Jess races to make alterations to Cece's bridal dress, while Schmidt tries to keep his "wedding workshop" a secret at work, and Nick struggles to ask Reagan to be his date to the nuptials. Meanwhile, Winston and Aly (guest star Nasim Pedrad) try to keep their relationship on the down-low at work.

Return to Sender

Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: May 3, 2016

Return to Sender

Jess meets Sam's (guest star David Walton) female best friend, Diane (guest star Caitlin Fitzgerald). Meanwhile, Nick is worried Gavin (guest star Peter Gallagher) will disappoint Schmidt (Max Greenfield) again and Winston is offended by a reaction to a birthday gift.

Wedding Eve

Episode: 5x21 | Airdate: May 10, 2016

Wedding Eve

On the night before the wedding, Nick and Winston try to help Schmidt re-write his vows and Jess, thinking that Sam is going to propose to her, rallies the gang into playing True American to avoid giving him an answer.

Landing Gear

Episode: 5x22 | Airdate: May 10, 2016

Landing Gear

Schmidt makes a last ditch effort to convince Cece's mom (guest star Anna George) to come to their wedding, but in doing so, he might miss the special day himself.

Season 6

House Hunt

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2016

House Hunt

Jess tries anything and everything to get her mind off of Nick, who returns from his summer in New Orleans sooner than anticipated. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece struggle in the search for their first home and Winston deals with having a long-distance relationship with Aly.

Hubbedy Bubby

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2016

Hubbedy Bubby

Jess and Cece jump on the campaign trail and make a bet with a disbelieving Schmidt that they can recruit voters for the upcoming Presidential election. Meanwhile, Winston teaches Nick about modern phone sex.

Single and Sufficient

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2016

Single and Sufficient

When Schmidt and Cece and Winston and Aly invite Jess on their couples glamping trip, members of her singles-only group tag along. Meanwhile, Nick struggles with the next chapter of his New Orleans-set novel after Schmidt gives him "no notes".

Homecoming

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2016

Homecoming

Jess and the gang head to New York, where Schmidt believes he is being honored at his high school. Jess meets Det. Jake Peralta and helps him on a case, which leads her to Brooklyn's 99th Precinct and a fateful encounter with Gina Linetti and Capt. Raymond Holt. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston scramble to make subway fare, while trying to impress Det. Charles Boyle, and Cece faces off with her new mother-in-law.

Jaipur Aviv

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2016

Jaipur Aviv

While the gang helps Schmidt & Cece remodel their fixer-upper, Jess spearheads a vote to let Reagan eventually move back into the loft. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston make a revealing discovery and Schmidt and Cece learn the art of compromise.

Ready

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2016

Ready

After Jess announces that she is ready to date again, Schmidt pushes her to give her workout partner, Robby, a fighting chance. Then, when Cece hires a hunky new bartender, Nick struggles to understand male beauty, while Winston's newfound confidence makes him irresistible.

Last Thanksgiving

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2016

Last Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving and Jess and the gang are determined to make this year's festivities a success. However, things don't go according to plan when Robby surprisingly shows up and Schmidt's dad arrives heartbroken. Meanwhile, Nick finds out that Regan is postponing her move-in date and Winston deals with his "heroic" injury.

James Wonder

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2016

James Wonder

In order to land the soon-to-be open principal's position at her school, Jess must impress the disapproving president of the Parents' Council. Winston puts his undercover skills to the test and Nick struggles to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Schmidt and Cece.

Es Good

Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2016

Es Good

Schmidt enlists Nick to help him earn the respect of his difficult house contractor. Meanwhile, as Jess and Robby test the limits of their ability to be in a casual relationship, Winston and Cece debate the pros and cons of not being single.

Christmas Eve Eve

Episode: 6x10 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2016

Christmas Eve Eve

Jess struggles to keep the loft's Secret Santa gift exchange afloat. When Winston believes his online gift order for Cece won't be delivered in time, he and Schmidt must endure going to an actual store to find a replacement gift. Meanwhile, Reagan surprises Nick, who helps makes Jess' Christmas one to remember.

Raisin's Back

Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2017

Raisin's Back

When Reagan moves into the loft, Nick tries to "play it cool." Meanwhile, Schmidt embarks on a soul-searching journey when Cece and Winston challenge his love of electronic dance music.

The Cubicle

Episode: 6x12 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2017

The Cubicle

When Jess insists on covering Robby's medical bill, she is stunned after finding out the total and goes to extremes to find a way to help pay. With Schmidt and Winston's help, Cece attempts to get her new modeling agency off the ground (and out of the loft), but is discouraged when her first client is inspired to change career paths. Meanwhile, Reagan puts off reading Nick's new novel.

Cece's Boys

Episode: 6x13 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2017

Cece's Boys

As Jess tries to find a new vice principal, she discovers that she has a real problem when it comes to making decisions. Meanwhile, Cece enlists Jess and Reagan to help her recruit new models, and the guys are in for a surprise when they enjoy a day at the spa.

The Hike

Episode: 6x14 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2017

The Hike

While on a day hike, Jess and Robby discover something unexpected about their relationship. Also, Winston throws a surprise welcome home party for Aly. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece fail to impress their new neighbors.

Glue

Episode: 6x15 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2017

Glue

When Nick freaks out after Reagan lands him a book signing, Jess scrambles to boost his confidence and help it go smoothly. Meanwhile, Winston reveals to Schmidt and Cece that he's proposing to Aly, but needs their help to execute the big plan.

Operation: Bobcat

Episode: 6x16 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2017

Operation: Bobcat

On Valentine's Day, Jess tries to convince the gang that she is perfectly content being single. Meanwhile, Schmidt competes for a big promotion and Winston's proposal plans to Aly are expedited.

Rumspringa

Episode: 6x17 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2017

Rumspringa

When Jess gets nervous about starting her new position as principal, Nick and Schmidt decide to take her on a relaxing day trip to Solvang, which quickly goes "sideways." Meanwhile, with Cece's help, Winston tries to finalize his divorce from Rhonda, but finds that he and Aly are caught in a series of never-ending pranks.

Young Adult

Episode: 6x18 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2017

Young Adult

When Jess worries that she may not be a cool enough principal, she recruits Nick and "The Pepperwood Chronicles" to help make her popular with the students. Meanwhile, Schmidt hires an eager and overly-aggressive new assistant and Winston realizes that Furguson may be two-timing him.

Socalyalcon VI

Episode: 6x19 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2017

Socalyalcon VI

When Reagan returns home from a work trip, Jess is concerned that she has been spending too much time being Nick's "girlfriend." Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece obsess over security in their new home and Aly reveals an embarrassing secret to Winston.

Misery

Episode: 6x20 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2017

Misery

Jess avoids her feelings for Nick by taking care of her dad in Portland. While attending a work party with Reagan, Nick panics that they really don't know each other. Meanwhile, Aly prepares to meet Winston's mom for the first time, as Winston admits he hasn't told her they are cops.

San Diego

Episode: 6x21 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2017

San Diego

As Jess continues to stay with her dad in Portland, they unexpectedly help one another with their love lives. Meanwhile, Nick turns to a reluctant Aly for help with his relationship with Reagan, and Schmidt contemplates using his first name.

Five Stars for Beezus

Episode: 6x22 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2017

Five Stars for Beezus

Jess is ready to tell Nick of her true feelings for him. Meanwhile, Nick takes a meeting with a book publisher, as Aly helps Winston reconnect with an important person. Then, Cece and Schmidt receive big news.

Season 7

About Three Years Later

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2018

About Three Years Later

Picking up approximately three years after the Season Six finale, Jess and Nick return from a European book tour for "The Pepperwood Chronicles." Schmidt and Cece celebrate their daughter, Ruth's, birthday with a party, where Jess runs into her ex, Russell. Meanwhile, Winston and Aly try to pick a pregnancy photo.

Tuesday Meeting

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2018

Tuesday Meeting

Over a drunken power lunch, Jess and Cece decide to stand up to Russell and demand Jess be given more responsibility in her new job. Meanwhile, Nick struggles to come up with ideas for a new book and Schmidt is desperate to get Ruth to sleep.

Lillypads

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2018

Lillypads

Nervous about Ruth's interview at a prestigious pre-school, Schmidt recruits Jess to help her prepare. Meanwhile, Nick procrastinates writing, and Winston prepares to confront his fear of testifying in court.

Where the Road Goes

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: May 1, 2018

Where the Road Goes

The gang gathers for a one-year memorial service for a beloved friend. Meanwhile, Jess discovers Coach owes Nick a large sum of money.

Godparents

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: May 8, 2018

Godparents

Jess tries to appease Winston's anxiety about his impending fatherhood by tracking down his long lost dad. Meanwhile, Schmidt goes back to work for the first time since Ruth's birth.

Mario

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: May 8, 2018

Mario

Nick's plan to propose to Jess is thrown off-course when they decide to get a dog, Winston sees color for the first time and Schmidt worries about Cece getting pregnant again.

The Curse of the Pirate Bride

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: May 15, 2018

The Curse of the Pirate Bride

Jess and Nick make two life-changing decisions and Winston and Aly's big day arrives.

Engram Pattersky

Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: May 15, 2018

Engram Pattersky

The gang takes a tour down memory lane, which includes a final round of "True American."

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