New Girl — Season 5
With Jess temporarily sidelined for jury duty, a fresh arrival shakes things up at the loft, unexpectedly capturing Nick’s attention. Meanwhile, Winston finds himself head-over-heels, embarking on a new chapter of romance. And over in Schmidt and Cece's world, ambitious plans are brewing—big changes are on the horizon for this beloved couple.

As Cece and Schmidt requested that Jess and Nick serve as their Maid of Honor and Best Man, their initial responsibility became planning the engagement party. However, when Jess extended an invitation for Cece’s mother to attend the festivi…

Returning to the world of dating, Jess encounters a disappointing match (played by guest star Taran Killam), yet finds herself charmed by his exceptionally lovely parents, portrayed by guest stars Henry Winkler and Julie Haggerty. Elsewhere…

With genuine enthusiasm, Jess headed off to fulfill her civic duty on the jury, only to find that a promising career advancement might now coincide with it. Simultaneously, Nick felt his patience wearing thin as he dealt with Cece’s charact…

While Jess is away serving on a jury, Nick decides to rent out their loft as an Airbnb to contribute towards the cost of Schmidt’s approaching bachelor party. Simultaneously, Winston seeks Cece's advice and support after growing suspicious …

Nick’s cousin and his wife arrive, bearing an unusual plea that leads Schmidt to grant Nick a brief vision of what is to come. Simultaneously, Winston and Cece embark on the search for a wedding dress.

A striking young woman working in pharmaceuticals arrived unexpectedly, offering to sublet Jess's room during her time serving on a jury.

As Nick’s growing interest in Reagan creates tension, Schmidt and Cece intervene to protect their own bond. Meanwhile, Winston undertakes the delicate task of explaining the complexities of heartbreak to Reagan.

With a pointed challenge designed to break through their stalemate, Reagan declared she would share her affections with just one of the men, Nick and Winston. Meanwhile, as Cece explored potential wedding locations, Schmidt unexpectedly enc…

A spirited competition arises between Nick and Reagan regarding which of them will secure the most effective air conditioner for the loft. Simultaneously, Winston lends his authoritative tone – a practiced "cop voice" – to assist Schmidt in…

Driven by suspicion, Jess investigates a fellow juror from the sequestered trial; Reagan steels herself for a fresh start; and Winston and Cece lend their support as Schmidt confronts his anxieties about dancing in public.

Cece’s relocation to the loft is imminent. As Jess assists her friend in vacating her cherished apartment, she also faces the pressing task of finalizing the school's budget by morning – a responsibility the newly appointed principal has fa…

With Cece's thrilling new career opportunity secured, Jess readily offered her assistance in planning Schmidt’s wedding; however, the preparations quickly veered off course with the unexpected arrival of Schmidt’s father, Gavin. Simultaneou…

Seeking employment at an innovative and forward-thinking school, Jess soon discovers a complicated twist: the principal happens to be involved with her former boyfriend, Sam. Elsewhere, Nick succumbs to a cold, prompting Schmidt to impose a…

Following a restraining order filed against her by her former boyfriend, Sam, Jess resolves to restore her reputation, aided by Winston. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt devise a scheme targeting the proprietor of a stylish new bar recently esta…

To secure a new car from a dismissive salesman, Jess created a male persona, "Jeff Day." However, her scheme quickly unravels when both Nick and Sam independently show up at the dealership, each claiming to be Jeff. Simultaneously, Schmidt …

Jess admitted to Cece, though content in her relationship with Sam, that she’d experienced a vivid dream involving Nick. Meanwhile, determined to assist Winston, Schmidt seized the opportunity – upon learning that Aly’s boyfriend worked as …

Humiliated before Cece, Schmidt demanded a traditionally masculine bachelor party weekend in Las Vegas; however, the planned road trip veered off course when the group found themselves unexpectedly at a dusty desert biker bar, forcing him t…

Unable to relinquish the notion of wilder times, Jess and Cece scrapped their quiet bachelorette festivities in favor of one unforgettable night.

With the wedding fast approaching, Jess frantically works to adjust Cece’s bridal gown. Simultaneously, Schmidt desperately attempts to conceal his elaborate “wedding workshop” from his colleagues, while Nick grapples with asking Reagan to …

As Jess encountered Sam's close friend, Diane, Nick fretted over the possibility of Gavin letting Schmidt down once more. Simultaneously, Winston felt personally slighted by someone’s response to a present he had given.

The evening before the wedding found Nick and Winston attempting to assist a flustered Schmidt in revising his vows. Meanwhile, convinced Sam was about to propose, Jess orchestrated a rousing game of True American with the group, hoping to …

With everything else settled, Schmidt made one final attempt to persuade Cece’s mother to attend their wedding—an endeavor that now risked keeping him from the ceremony altogether.


