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New Girl S4E6 — Background Check

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New Girl•Season 4•Episode 6

Background Check

8.7/10 · 2,122 votesNov 4, 201421 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 4•+1.0 vs season avg

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.

Directed byLorene Scafaria

Written byRebecca Addelman

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Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Jessica 'Jess' Day

Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson

Nick Miller

Max Greenfield

Max Greenfield

Schmidt

Lamorne Morris

Lamorne Morris

Winston Bishop

Hannah Simone

Hannah Simone

Cecilia 'Cece' Parikh

Damon Wayans Jr.

Damon Wayans Jr.

Coach

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Lorene Scafaria

Lorene Scafaria

Director

Rebecca Addelman

Rebecca Addelman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Background Check" is episode 6 of New Girl season 4. It scored 8.7/10 from 2,122 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Lorene Scafaria and written by Rebecca Addelman, it aired on November 4, 2014.

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