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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - To Protect and Serve
    9.0/10(221 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mabel brings her new friends (and an old one) to her childhood home to meet her mother. Meanwhile, Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Clean Break
    8.3/10(19 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.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Wedding Eve
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S5:E21

    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.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - The Crawl
    7.4/10(18 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.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Teachers
    7.4/10(21 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.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Menzies
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S2:E7

    As Jess' job search kicks into high gear, the guys fear her time of the month is also affecting their physical and psychological well-being. Meanwhile, Schmidt begins a "50 Shades of Grey"-type of relationship with his corporate boss, and Nick gains wisdom from an unlikely, hands-on (and mute) source.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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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:Kim Rosenstock

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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:Kim Rosenstock

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Tinfinity
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S2:E18

    Jess catches the eye of a professional football player, with whom Winston landed an exclusive interview for his radio station. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt argue over the planning of their "TinFinity" party celebrating their tenth anniversary of living together, and Cece gets a surprise offer

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Mother of All Matches
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    S2:E4

    On the day of the big match between Welfare Queen and Liberty Belle, Tammé visits her son at Stanford, and Debbie hits an emotional wall.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Tomatoes
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    S1:E22

    Jess fears she and Russell don't share the fiery passion he exhibits with his ex-wife Ouli. Meanwhile, Cece is not yet willing to admit her true feelings for Schmidt, so she encourages him to go on a date with one of her Russian model roommates. Then, a down-in-the-dumps Nick channels all of his energy into a new vegetable garden.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Reagan
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S5:E6

    A beautiful pharmaceutical rep enters the gang’s life when she agrees to sublet Jess’ room while she is on jury duty.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Birthday
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S3:E13

    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.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Single and Sufficient
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    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".

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Rosalie
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    S2:E9

    As the ladies begin to plan for life after the show, Justine's mom shows up on Sam's doorstep, and Bash and Debbie scheme to woo buyers at a TV expo.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - The Cubicle
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - It's Not That Serious
    5.3/10(14 votes)

    S1:E8

    Molly reflects on her life.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Good Value Diet Soda
    4.4/10(16 votes)

    S1:E1

    Molly leans on her best friend Nikki after receiving a distressing diagnosis.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - A Leash Is Not a Guinea Pig
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    After seeing the way Douglas and the twins are barely affected by the death of their guinea pig, Pickle, Poppy encourages Douglas to stop repressing his and the twins' feelings. After seeing how close Graham and Will are becoming, Angie gets jealous when Graham asks Will to go get a colonoscopy to check on his health, so Angie decides to get one herself.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - That Elusive Zazz
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    Will decides to audition for his dream job as an on-camera weatherman, but in order to succeed, he needs a little help from Miggy, Poppy and Sophie to hone in on the perfect persona. Meanwhile, after Angie discovers that Graham has the word "FARTS" written on his forehead in permanent marker, she goes on a mission to obtain an apology from the responsible parties - Emma and Amy - and unfortunately Douglas does not provide much help.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Derek Sucks
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E3

    Angie is sent into a tailspin when her long-absent ex-boyfriend Derek, Graham's father, suddenly appears on her doorstep. She asks Will and Miggy for help because, despite his faults, she can't resist Derek. Meanwhile, Douglas and Poppy try for a romantic second date.

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    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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Kim Rosenstock Ratings Summary

"To Protect and Serve" is the best rated episode written by Kim Rosenstock. It scored 9.0/10 from 221 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on September 21, 2021. It is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Clean Break".