The Best of New Girl

The Best of NEW GIRL (FOX)

Creator: Elizabeth Meriwether

Seasons: 7 Episodes: 146 Years: 2011-2018

Premise: Adorkable girl moves in with quirky guys who overreact.

My 20 Standout Episodes

1. Pilot S01E01 | #01

Jess moves into the loft; Nick calls his ex for Schmidt’s cowboy party

2. Secrets S01E19 | #19

Jess is mad when she finds out about Cece & Schmidt; Nick learns to lie

3. Menzies S02E07 | #31

Jess’ PMS affects her interview; Nick finds solace in Tran

4. Cooler S02E15 | #39

Nick & Schmidt compete for a girl; True American; Winston can’t flirt

5. Parking Spot S02E17 | #41

Jess & Nick are awkward post-kiss; Winston needs to find a condom

6. Quick Hardening Caulk S02E19 | #43

Jess wants a newly ambitious Nick; Winston helps Schmidt get a rare fish

7. Elaine’s Big Day S02E25 | #49

The guys sabotage Cece’s wedding; Jess thinks Nick is childish

8. All In S03E01 | #50

Nick & Jess flee to Mexico and try to stay; Winston puzzles

9. Birthday S03E13 | #62

Nick tries to occupy Jess on her birthday; Schmidt helps Cece at the bar

10. Prince S03E14 | #63

Prince helps Jess return the words “I love you” to Nick at his party

11. Cruise S03E23 | #72

Nick & Jess are stuck in a romantic package on a cruise

12. Background Check S04E06 | #78

Jess tries to hide a closet full of meth at Winston’s cop home visit

13. Goldmine S04E07 | #79

Nick plays gay so Jess can have sex; Cece wants a breast reduction

14. Teachers S04E08 | #80

Jess avoids a teacher; Nick teaches Schmidt laundry and Winston rulers

15. A Chill Day In S05E18 | #112

Jess & Cece get high and try return a broken wedding gift

16. Wedding Eve / Landing Gear S05E21-22 | #115 & #116

Jess finds Sam’s ring; Schmidt is stuck on a plane on his wedding day

17. Five Stars for Beezus S06E22 | #138

Jess moves out instead of confessing her love to Nick; Cece is pregnant

18. About Three Years Later S07E01 | #139

Nick wants to propose but can’t; Ruth’s third birthday gets out of hand

19. Lillypads S07E03 | #141

Jess & Schmidt prep Ruth for preschool; Winston is terrible on the stand

20. The Curse of the Pirate Bride/Engram Pattersky S07E07-08 | #145-46

Jess is cursed on her wedding day; Jess has trouble leaving the loft

My Top Five

1. Elaine’s Big Day

2. Background Check

3. Prince

4. Goldmine

5. Wedding Eve / Landing Eve