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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Spiderhunt
    8.0/10(17 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.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Goldmine
    7.5/10(22 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

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - First Date
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    S2:E21

    Jess and Nick, who are caught between friendship and something more, try to break out of relationship-limbo by going on a First Date. Once Schmidt and Winston realize a full-on Jess/Nick romance might be happening, they swoop in to try to sabotage the date.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Landlord
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Clavado En Un Bar
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E11

    When Jess has to make a quick decision about her career, her friends all recall how they ended up at their jobs.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Big Mama P
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    S5:E1

    When Cece and Schmidt ask Jess and Nick to be their Maid of Honor and Best Man, respectively, their first task is to plan the engagement party. But when Jess invites Cece's mom to join in the celebration, Cece is forced to make a surprising announcement to Schmidt.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Fancyman (2)
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Big News
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S3:E21

    Nick and Jess try to keep their breakup a secret; Winston passes the police academy entrance exam and demands a celebration.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Jaipur Aviv
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    S1:E6

    Jess invites Paul, a music teacher at her school on whom she always has had a crush, to the gang’s big Thanksgiving dinner at the loft, which naturally goes horribly awry.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Goosebumps Walkaway
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S5:E10

    Jess attempts to discover the real identity of a juror who was sequestered with her; Reagan prepares to move on; Winston and Cece help Schmidt overcome his fear of public dancing.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Neighbors
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S2:E4

    Jess gets a quartet of very young new neighbors -- and she's determined to win them over, in spite of the fact that to them, she's not a New Girl -- she's an Old Girl

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - About Three Years Later
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S7:E1

    Jess and Nick come back from a book tour for "The Pepperwood Chronicles" across Europe.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - A Father's Love
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    S2:E13

    When Nick's con-man father suddenly reappears, Jess tries her best to fix the two men's relationship, despite Nick's fears that he's being used in another one of his dad's gambling schemes. Meanwhile, Schmidt teams up with Robby to try to win back Cece.

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Socalyalcon VI
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  16. undefined Season 74 Episode 1 - 98th Academy Awards
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    S74:E1

    Conan O'Brien hosts honors for achievements in film at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  17. undefined Season 73 Episode 1 - 97th Academy Awards
    5.1/10(14 votes)

    S73:E1

    The Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars®. It will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the broadcast. The Oscars will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Graham Fought the Bones and the Bones Won
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    Will feels like everything is changing as Sophie returns home from camp a seemingly different person and as he loses out on being room parent to Douglas. Meanwhile, Miggy gets a new temp job at Angie’s law firm to help him earn more money to go toward Jack’s preschool costs, but he ends up discovering he may like the position more than anyone expected.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - The Angie-Man
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E11

    After Will’s parents confess that they are inspired by his relationship, which they think is with Angie, Will and Angie must pretend to be a couple for the night in order to keep them from seriously considering divorce. Meanwhile, Douglas steps up to the boyfriend plate and offers to help Poppy with errands, only for her to discover how much she actually likes having time off; and the kids give Tony a makeover to ease his broken heart.

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Berkley Johnson Ratings Summary

"Spiderhunt" is the best rated episode written by Berkley Johnson. It scored 8/10 based on 17 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/24/2015 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Goldmine".