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The Best Episodes of New Girl Season 4

Every episode of New Girl Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of New Girl Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    New Girl Season 4 Episode 22 - Clean Break
    9.0/10(2159 votes)

    S4:E22

    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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  2. New Girl Season 4 Episode 6 - Background Check
    8.7/10(2122 votes)

    S4:E6

    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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  3. New Girl Season 4 Episode 17 - Spiderhunt
    8.2/10(1373 votes)

    S4:E17

    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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  4. New Girl Season 4 Episode 7 - Goldmine
    8.1/10(1386 votes)

    S4:E7

    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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  5. New Girl Season 4 Episode 9 - Thanksgiving IV
    8.1/10(1299 votes)

    S4:E9

    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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  6. New Girl Season 4 Episode 5 - Landline
    7.9/10(1333 votes)

    S4:E5

    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

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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  7. New Girl Season 4 Episode 8 - Teachers
    7.9/10(1279 votes)

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  8. New Girl Season 4 Episode 1 - The Last Wedding
    7.6/10(1342 votes)

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:J. J. Philbin

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  9. New Girl Season 4 Episode 10 - Girl Fight
    7.6/10(1172 votes)

    S4:E10

    Schmidt quickly regrets trying to understand the politics of a girl fight when one breaks out between Jess and Cece. Meanwhile, Nick goes on a date with Tran's granddaughter, whom Winston believes is hiding a secret.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

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  10. New Girl Season 4 Episode 15 - The Crawl
    7.6/10(1145 votes)

    S4:E15

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  11. New Girl Season 4 Episode 21 - Panty Gate
    7.6/10(1104 votes)

    S4:E21

    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.

    Director:Reginald Hudlin
    Writers:David Feeney, Veronica McCarthy

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  12. New Girl Season 4 Episode 2 - Dice
    7.5/10(1262 votes)

    S4:E2

    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.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Alex Cuthbertson, Matt Fusfeld

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  13. New Girl Season 4 Episode 11 - LAXmas
    7.5/10(1219 votes)

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Alex Cuthbertson, Matt Fusfeld

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  14. New Girl Season 4 Episode 18 - Walk of Shame
    7.5/10(1164 votes)

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

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  15. New Girl Season 4 Episode 16 - Oregon
    7.4/10(1118 votes)

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Russ T. Alsobrook
    Writer:Nina Pedrad

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  16. New Girl Season 4 Episode 12 - Shark
    7.3/10(1088 votes)

    S4:E12

    Nick and Coach become concerned when they meet Winston's new training officer; Jess uses Schmidt in hope of influencing a councilwoman to stop the night construction taking place outside the loft.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writers:Rob Rosell, Jacob Brown

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  17. New Girl Season 4 Episode 19 - The Right Thing
    7.3/10(1086 votes)

    S4:E19

    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.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writers:Alex Cuthbertson, Matt Fusfeld

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  18. New Girl Season 4 Episode 20 - Par 5
    7.3/10(1093 votes)

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Rob Rosell, Lamorne Morris

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  19. New Girl Season 4 Episode 3 - Julie Berkman's Older Sister
    7.2/10(1196 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Fred Goss
    Writer:Nina Pedrad

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  20. New Girl Season 4 Episode 4 - Micro
    7.2/10(1220 votes)

    S4:E4

    To prove that girls aren't shallow, Jess goes out on a date with a guy 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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Josh Malmuth

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  21. New Girl Season 4 Episode 13 - Coming Out
    7.1/10(1072 votes)

    S4:E13

    A class trip turns disastrous when Jess tries to avoid showing favoritism to Ryan; Schmidt develops an ulcer; Winston becomes fixated on wearing a crystal.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Sophia Lear

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  22. New Girl Season 4 Episode 14 - Swuit
    7.1/10(1081 votes)

    S4:E14

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Noah Garfinkel

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Clean Break" is the best rated episode of "New Girl" season 4. It scored 9/10 based on 2159 votes. Directed by Trent O'Donnell and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Background Check".