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The Best Episodes of New Girl Season 6

Every episode of New Girl Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of New Girl Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    New Girl Season 6 Episode 1 - House Hunt
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #1 - House Hunt

    S6:E1

    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.

    Director:Zooey Deschanel
    Writer:Luvh Rakhe

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  2. New Girl Season 6 Episode 2 - Hubbedy Bubby
    5.9/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Hubbedy Bubby

    S6:E2

    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.

    Director:Steve Welch
    Writer:Sarah Tapscott

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  3. New Girl Season 6 Episode 3 - Single and Sufficient
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Single and Sufficient

    S6:E3

    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".

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  4. New Girl Season 6 Episode 4 - Homecoming (II)
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Homecoming (II)

    S6:E4

    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. The crossover starts on Brooklyn Nine-Nine S04E04 The Night Shift (I).

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

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  5. New Girl Season 6 Episode 5 - Jaipur Aviv
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Jaipur Aviv

    S6:E5

    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.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  6. New Girl Season 6 Episode 6 - Ready
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Ready

    S6:E6

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Noah Garfinkel

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  7. New Girl Season 6 Episode 7 - Last Thanksgiving
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Last Thanksgiving

    S6:E7

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Joni Lefkowitz

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  8. New Girl Season 6 Episode 8 - James Wonder
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - James Wonder

    S6:E8

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Ethan Sandler, Adrian Wenner

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  9. New Girl Season 6 Episode 9 - Es Good
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Es Good

    S6:E9

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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  10. New Girl Season 6 Episode 10 - Christmas Eve Eve
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Christmas Eve Eve

    S6:E10

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Sophia Lear

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  11. New Girl Season 6 Episode 11 - Raisin's Back
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Raisin's Back

    S6:E11

    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.

    Director:Dana Fox
    Writer:Eliot Glazer

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  12. New Girl Season 6 Episode 12 - The Cubicle
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #12 - The Cubicle

    S6:E12

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  13. New Girl Season 6 Episode 13 - Cece's Boys
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Cece's Boys

    S6:E13

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Joe Wengert

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  14. New Girl Season 6 Episode 14 - The Hike
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #14 - The Hike

    S6:E14

    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.

    Director:Josh Greenbaum
    Writer:Sarah Tapscott

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  15. New Girl Season 6 Episode 15 - Glue
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Glue

    S6:E15

    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

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Marquita Robinson

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  16. New Girl Season 6 Episode 16 - Operation: Bobcat
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Operation: Bobcat

    S6:E16

    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.

    Director:Steve Welch
    Writer:Lamar Woods

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  17. New Girl Season 6 Episode 17 - Rumspringa
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Rumspringa

    S6:E17

    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.

    Director:Josh Greenbaum
    Writers:Sophia Lear, Noah Garfinkel

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  18. New Girl Season 6 Episode 18 - Young Adult
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Young Adult

    S6:E18

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Jason Daugherity

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  19. New Girl Season 6 Episode 19 - Socalyalcon VI
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Socalyalcon VI

    S6:E19

    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.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  20. New Girl Season 6 Episode 20 - Misery
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Misery

    S6:E20

    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.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Luvh Rakhe

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  21. New Girl Season 6 Episode 21 - San Diego
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - San Diego

    S6:E21

    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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  22. New Girl Season 6 Episode 22 - Five Stars for Beezus
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Five Stars for Beezus

    S6:E22

    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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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"House Hunt" is the best rated episode of "New Girl" season 6. It scored 7.4/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Zooey Deschanel and written by Luvh Rakhe, it aired on 9/20/2016. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Hubbedy Bubby".