Nick and Jess embarked on a passionate escape toward the border—but their impulsive journey through Mexico soon soured when Nick found himself under arrest.

At her new school, Jess was determined to make a good impression and establish herself among the more popular faculty.

Believing Schmidt has decided to pursue a relationship with Cece, Jess and Nick extend an invitation for a double date. However, Nick's divided loyalties—torn between his friend and his girlfriend—are tested when a startling secret is revea…

Driven by an unknown motive, Schmidt began a deliberate campaign to undermine the bond between Jess and Nick.

As Nick squandered the inheritance left by his father, Jess quietly settled some of his outstanding debts without his knowledge. Now that Nick’s finances appeared more stable, Winston decided it was at last an opportune moment to request re…

Schmidt had been receiving a stream of emails lately from Michael Keaton, his favorite actor—letters, really, stretching back to childhood. It was a correspondence he’d cherished for years. But the truth emerged: these missives weren't from…

Following a recent breakup, Coach came over for a casual evening with the guys. When Nick joined them for an outing to a strip club and casually mentioned they’d never formally defined their relationship status, it deeply upset Jess. Reacti…

A bewildering stack of Chinese restaurant menus appearing each day at the loft's entrance set in motion a chain of surprising events for Jess and her friends.

While Cece enjoys a date with Coach, Jess finds herself tasked with entertaining Schmidt. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston are out searching for Ferguson.

For Thanksgiving, Nick and Jess whisked the group away on a camping trip. A spirited rivalry quickly ignited between Coach and Schmidt as they each attempted to establish themselves as the most skilled outdoorsman. Meanwhile, Cece and Winst…

Faced with an urgent choice regarding her future, Jess found herself surrounded by friends who readily shared the stories of how they’d each arrived at their current positions.

Jess attempted to cultivate a friendship with Coach by joining him for Detroit Pistons games and adopting the persona of a devoted fan. This sudden enthusiasm, however, began to strain her relationship with Nick, a steadfast Chicago Bulls s…

Nick grappled with orchestrating the ideal birthday celebration for Jess, even as Schmidt devoted extra hours to supporting Cece’s burgeoning career as a bartender, and Winston and Coach found themselves embroiled in a spirited baking compe…

Jess is eager for a night of revelry when a fortunate meeting leads her and her best friend Cece to receive invitations to a spectacular mansion party hosted by music icon Prince. Determined not to be left out, Nick, Schmidt, Winston, and C…

Nick’s encounter with his ex, Caroline, proves unexpectedly uncomfortable, prompting Jessica to suggest he maintain a friendship with her – an idea she illustrates by introducing him to Berkley, one of Caroline's former flames. Simultaneous…

The arrival of Jess’s free-spirited sister, Abby, sent their shared loft into delightful chaos. Elsewhere, Schmidt recruited Nick as his accomplice to infiltrate a bar mitzvah, while Winston hosted a dinner party for Bertie—an event that pr…

A wave of panic washed over Jess when Abby announced she was staying in Los Angeles and had developed an interest in one of their loftmates. Simultaneously, Winston found himself putting off looking at the results of his LAPD entrance exam.

With Jess sharing Nick's room, a distinct absence of privacy becomes an immediate challenge for them both. Simultaneously, Cece finds herself concerned that Abby might be manipulating Schmidt, while Coach harbors anxieties about Cece’s trea…

Jess's tenure as volleyball coach began with an enthusiastic hire, swiftly followed by an unavoidable dismissal. Simultaneously, Schmidt found himself facing legal action and sought representation from Nick and a meticulously procedural-min…

As Jess and Nick confront difficult realities within their relationship, Schmidt, Winston, and Coach desperately attempt to salvage a positive first impression with the attractive newcomers next door. Meanwhile, Cece finds herself in distre…

Nick and Jess are attempting to maintain an air of secrecy surrounding their separation, while Winston has successfully passed the police academy’s entrance examination and is insisting on a celebratory gathering.

A sense of unease settled over Jess; she suspected someone was attempting to undermine her plans for the first middle school dance. Determined, she gathered her friends, asking them to join her in chaperoning the event that evening.

Jess and Nick have extended an invitation for the group to join them on a cruise—a trip they originally arranged when they were still a couple.