The Best Episodes of New Girl

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9.1/10(3047 votes)
#1 - Cooler
S2:E151/29/2013
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
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Director:Max Winkler
Writer:Rebecca Addelman
9.1/10(1878 votes)
#2 - Five Stars for Beezus
S6:E224/4/2017
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
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Director:Erin O'Malley
Writer:Elizabeth Meriwether
9.0/10(2164 votes)
#3 - Clean Break
S4:E225/5/2015
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:Unknown
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Director:Trent O'Donnell
Writer:Unknown
8.8/10(2127 votes)
#4 - Background Check
S4:E611/4/2014
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
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Director:Lorene Scafaria
Writer:Rebecca Addelman
8.8/10(1531 votes)
#5 - Landing Gear
S5:E225/10/2016
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
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Director:Erin O'Malley
Writer:Luvh Rakhe
8.6/10(2237 votes)
#6 - Prince
S3:E142/2/2014
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
Writers:Rob Rosell, David Feeney
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Director:Fred Goss
Writers:Rob Rosell, David Feeney

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8.6/10(1943 votes)
#7 - Elaine's Big Day
S2:E255/14/2013
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
Writers:Robert Snow, Christian Magalhaes
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Director:Jake Kasdan
Writers:Robert Snow, Christian Magalhaes
8.4/10(1957 votes)
#8 - Virgins
S2:E234/30/2013
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
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Director:Alec Berg
Writer:Elizabeth Meriwether
8.4/10(1879 votes)
#9 - Quick Hardening Caulk
S2:E193/19/2013
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:Unknown
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Director:Lorene Scafaria
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(1611 votes)
#10 - Birthday
S3:E131/21/2014
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
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Director:Richie Keen
Writer:Kim Rosenstock
8.3/10(1407 votes)
#11 - Engram Pattersky
S7:E85/15/2018
The gang takes a tour down memory lane, which includes a final round of "True American."
Director:Erin O'Malley
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Erin O'Malley
Writer:Unknown
8.2/10(1376 votes)
#12 - Spiderhunt
S4:E172/24/2015
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
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Director:Steve Welch
Writer:Berkley Johnson
8.2/10(1136 votes)
#13 - Wedding Eve
S5:E215/10/2016
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
Writers:Kim Rosenstock, Nina Pedrad
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Director:Trent O'Donnell
Writers:Kim Rosenstock, Nina Pedrad
8.1/10(1833 votes)
#14 - Secrets
S1:E194/3/2012
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
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Director:David Wain
Writer:Josh Malmuth
8.1/10(1671 votes)
#15 - Santa
S2:E1112/11/2012
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
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Director:Craig Zisk
Writer:Luvh Rakhe
8.1/10(1615 votes)
#16 - Table 34
S2:E162/5/2013
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
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Director:Tristram Shapeero
Writer:David Iserson
8.1/10(1605 votes)
#17 - Parking Spot
S2:E172/19/2013
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
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Director:Fred Goss
Writer:Rebecca Addelman
8.1/10(1388 votes)
#18 - Goldmine
S4:E711/11/2014
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
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Director:Russ T. Alsobrook
Writer:Berkley Johnson
8.1/10(1300 votes)
#19 - Thanksgiving IV
S4:E911/25/2014
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
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Director:Fred Goss
Writer:David Feeney
8.1/10(1198 votes)
#20 - A Chill Day In
S5:E184/26/2016
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
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Director:Erin O'Malley
Writer:Sarah Tapscott
8.1/10(987 votes)
#21 - San Diego
S6:E213/28/2017
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
Writers:Rob Rosell, David Feeney
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Director:Trent O'Donnell
Writers:Rob Rosell, David Feeney
8.0/10(2078 votes)
#22 - The Landlord
S1:E122/7/2012
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:Unknown
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Director:Peyton Reed
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(1514 votes)
#23 - Winston's Birthday
S2:E245/7/2013
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
Writers:Dave Finkel, Brett Baer
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Director:Max Winkler
Writers:Dave Finkel, Brett Baer
7.9/10(2330 votes)
#24 - Naked
S1:E411/1/2011
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
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Director:Jake Kasdan
Writer:J. J. Philbin
7.9/10(1737 votes)
#25 - Fancyman (2)
S1:E183/27/2012
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
Writers:Berkley Johnson, Kim Rosenstock
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Director:Matt Shakman
Writers:Berkley Johnson, Kim Rosenstock