9.1/102,754 votesLoading...#1 - Cooler
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2013
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.
Director: Max Winkler
Writer: Rebecca Addelman
9.1/101,669 votesLoading...#2 - Five Stars for Beezus
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 4/4/2017
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.
Director: Erin O'Malley
Writer: Elizabeth Meriwether
9.0/101,936 votesLoading...#3 - Clean Break
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2015
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.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: N/A
8.8/101,349 votesLoading...#4 - Landing Gear
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2016
Schmidt makes a last ditch effort to convince Cece's mom to come to their wedding, but in doing so, he might miss the special day himself.
Director: Erin O'Malley
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
8.7/101,826 votesLoading...#5 - Background Check
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2014
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.
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Writer: Rebecca Addelman
8.6/101,754 votesLoading...#6 - Elaine's Big Day
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 5/14/2013
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.
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Christian Magalhaes, Robert Snow
8.6/101,976 votesLoading...#7 - Prince
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2014
Jess is ready to paint the town purple when a chance encounter finds her and best friend Cece invited to a once-in-a-lifetime mansion party thrown by music legend Prince. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Coach are determined to crash the festivities, building toward an Unforgettable ending.
Director: Fred Goss
Writer: Rob Rosell, David Feeney
8.4/101,697 votesLoading...#8 - Quick Hardening Caulk
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2013
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 (guest star Odette Annable).
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,774 votesLoading...#9 - Virgins
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 4/30/2013
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.
Director: Alec Berg
Writer: Elizabeth Meriwether
8.3/101,407 votesLoading...#10 - Birthday
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2014
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.
Director: Richie Keen
Writer: Kim Rosenstock
8.3/101,245 votesLoading...#11 - Engram Pattersky
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 5/15/2018
The gang takes a tour down memory lane, which includes a final round of "True American."
Director: Erin O'Malley
Writer: N/A
8.2/101,188 votesLoading...#12 - Spiderhunt
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/2015
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.
Director: Steve Welch
Writer: Berkley Johnson
8.1/101,648 votesLoading...#13 - Secrets
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/3/2012
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.
Director: David Wain
Writer: Josh Malmuth
8.1/101,507 votesLoading...#14 - Santa
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2012
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.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
8.1/101,449 votesLoading...#15 - Parking Spot
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/19/2013
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.
Director: Fred Goss
Writer: Rebecca Addelman
8.1/101,201 votesLoading...#16 - Goldmine
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2014
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
Director: Russ T. Alsobrook
Writer: Berkley Johnson
8.1/101,131 votesLoading...#17 - Thanksgiving IV
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2014
With winter coming and everyone still single, Schmidt initiates a "Bangs-giving"-themed Thanksgiving dinner party, to which everyone must bring someone compatible for someone else.
Director: Fred Goss
Writer: David Feeney
8.1/101,045 votesLoading...#18 - A Chill Day In
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/26/2016
Refusing to accept that their crazy days are behind them, Jess and Cece abandon their low-key bachelorette party plans and seek a night out to top all others.
Director: Erin O'Malley
Writer: Sarah Tapscott
8.1/10990 votesLoading...#19 - Wedding Eve
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2016
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.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Kim Rosenstock, Nina Pedrad
8.1/10858 votesLoading...#20 - San Diego
Season 6 Episode 21 - Aired 3/28/2017
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.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Rob Rosell, David Feeney
8.0/101,858 votesLoading...#21 - The Landlord
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/7/2012
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.
Director: Peyton Reed
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,457 votesLoading...#22 - Table 34
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/2013
The gang attends a dating 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.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: David Iserson
8.0/101,374 votesLoading...#23 - Winston's Birthday
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/7/2013
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.
Director: Max Winkler
Writer: Dave Finkel, Brett Baer
7.9/102,094 votesLoading...#24 - Naked
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2011
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.
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: J. J. Philbin
7.9/101,558 votesLoading...#25 - Fancyman (2)
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/27/2012
Jess' sophisticated date with Russell doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Nick's college friend visits and brings out Nick's inner frat boy to help him get over his break-up with Julia. Also, Winston panics when Shelby goes on a "girls" vacation and Schmidt and Cece try to keep their relationship under the covers, but one of the friends finds out their secret.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Berkley Johnson, Kim Rosenstock
The Best Episodes of New Girl
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Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:FOX
Best Episodes Summary
"Cooler" is the best rated episode of "New Girl". It scored 9.1/10 based on 2754 votes. Directed by Max Winkler and written by Rebecca Addelman, it aired on 1/29/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Five Stars for Beezus".