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Boys will be boys. Jess will be Jess.
Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.
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Episode 1
Jess is laid off from her teaching job and volunteers to be a shot girl at Schmidt's "rebranding" party.
Directed by Steve PinkWritten by Kay CannonGuest stars Parker Posey, Rachael Harris, Ross Mackenzie, Cicero Salmon III, Nelson Franklin
Episode 2
Jess pretends she's someone else when a handsome stranger mistakes her for his blind date. Meanwhile, a patron at Nick's bar claims to be Nick from the future, and Winston's disapproving mother pays him a visit.
Directed by Larry CharlesWritten by Elizabeth MeriwetherGuest stars Josh Gad, Josh Braaten, Keenyah Hill, Raymond J. Barry, Anna Maria Horsford, David Walton
Episode 3
Jess and Nick examine their friendship. Elsewhere, Schmidt hopes to impress an attractive Republican by pretending to be one of Mitt Romney's sons.
Directed by Fred GossWritten by J. J. PhilbinGuest stars Taryn Southern, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Anisha Adusumilli, Steve Turner, Tarina Pouncy, Kali Hawk, David Walton
Episode 4
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
Directed by Steve PinkWritten by Berkley JohnsonGuest stars Charlie Saxton, Morgan Krantz, Jinny Chung, Jasmine Di Angelo, Debra Leigh, Stone Eisenmann, Jordan Fuller
Episode 5
After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver's seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.
Directed by Eric AppelWritten by Josh MalmuthGuest stars Jason Antoon, James M. Connor, Rob Reinis, Agnes Albright, Britni Stanwood, Greice Santo, Jesus Solorio, Johanna Parker
Episode 6
Jess gets a job as a zombie at a haunted house, but is more frightened of her changing feelings towards Sam. Schmidt and Cece are perfectly matched in the costumes they're wearing, while Winston and Shelby are worlds apart in theirs. Nick gets a visit from a former college crush who shows her affection in a scary way.
Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by David IsersonGuest stars Maria Thayer, Kali Hawk, Nate Hartley, Zoë Hall, Lora Plattner, Hesley Harps, Evan Kishiyama, Ryan Christiansen
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Jason WolinerWritten by Kim RosenstockGuest stars Molly Cheek, Dalila Ali Rajah, Jacqueline Suzuki, Marlowe Peyton, Carla Gugino, Stone Eisenmann, Nelson Franklin, Ralph Ahn
Episode 8
Jess invites her divorced Mom and Dad over for Thanksgiving dinner and enlists Nick and Cece to help her with a "Parent Trap" to reunite them. Meanwhile, Schmidt's cousin, Big Schmidt, visits, and Winston manipulates them into an escalating battle to prove their manhood.
Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Ariela Barer, Matthew Jacob Wayne, Michael Chey, Lauren Dair Owens, Rob Riggle, Rob Reiner, Jamie Lee Curtis
Episode 9
When Jess learns that a friend is pregnant, both she and Cece panic that time is running out for them to have children. Meanwhile, Schmidt seeks advice on how to please Emma, and Nick and Winston visit the zoo to find inspiration for Nick's zombie-themed novel.
Directed by Neal BrennanWritten by Kay CannonGuest stars Kay Cannon, Carla Gugino, Nelson Franklin, June Diane Raphael
Episode 10
Tired of taking showers, Jess and Winston scheme to get a bathtub in the loft. Then, at the bar, Nick meets a tough and beautiful customer with boyfriend troubles. Meanwhile, Schmidt is torn between his boss and trying to win back Cece.
Directed by Tristram ShapeeroWritten by Donick CaryGuest stars Jeff Kober, Carla Gugino, Craig Gellis, Olivia Munn, Alicia Sixtos, Porscha Coleman, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Jeremiah L. Barrow
Episode 11
When the gang attempts to juggle multiple holiday parties in one night, Jess tries to avoid a remorseful Sam, Nick tries to keep up with a sexually adventurous Angie and Winston panics when he gets a cranberry stuck in his ear.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Luvh RakheGuest stars Olivia Munn, Paul Grace, Edward Hong, Jeris Poindexter, David Walton
Episode 12
Jess and Sam go on a weekend getaway with Nick and Angie. But this might not be the trip they expected when Jess starts to party and trouble begins. Could jealousy get in the way of a good time?
Directed by Alec BergWritten by J. J. PhilbinGuest stars Olivia Munn, Javier Calderon, David Walton
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Jake KasdanWritten by Berkley Johnson, Josh MalmuthGuest stars Mona Sishodia, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Ivo Nandi, Nick Vallelonga, Cris D'Annunzio, Juliocesar Chavez, Dennis Farina, Stone Eisenmann
Episode 14
Nick becomes convinced that a promising student in Jess's adult writing class is a murderer.
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by Nick AdamsGuest stars Nate Corddry, Marcelo Tubert, Marcia Ann Burrs, Matthew McCray, Yimmy Yim
Episode 15
Nick and Schmidt go out on a "bro's night," but quickly become infatuated with, and highly competitive over, a beautiful woman attracted to sadness. Meanwhile, Winston falls for a girl with absolutely no interest in him, which only makes him more attracted to her. Then, Jess' decision to have a night alone in the loft doesn't go as planned and involves another round of the drinking game "True American," and a surprising development in her relationship with one of the loft mates.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Rebecca AddelmanGuest stars Jocelyn Osorio, Satya Bhabha, Brooklyn Decker, Andree Vermeulen, Katie Wee, Sal Stowers, Brenda Song, David Walton
Episode 16
The gang attends a dating convention, where Cece hopes to find a prospective husband - even as Schmidt hopes to win her back. Meanwhile, Winston's mojo returns, and Jess and Nick get put in a compromising position in front of Dr. Sam.
Directed by Tristram ShapeeroWritten by David IsersonGuest stars Upasana Beharee, Meera Simhan, Andy Gala, Prince Shah, Swati Panat, Lavrenti Lopes, Eric Newnham, Ranae Shepherd
Episode 17
When Schmidt discovers a previously unknown, yet highly-coveted parking spot, Jess and the roommates battle it out to see who will get to use it. Meanwhile, Winston has a hard time finding a condom when he gets an impromptu invitation from Daisy.
Directed by Fred GossWritten by Rebecca AddelmanGuest stars Happy Mahaney, Satya Bhabha, Kevin Linehan, E.J. Callahan, Brenda Song, Steve Agee
Episode 18
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
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Josh Malmuth, Kim RosenstockGuest stars Michael Vlamis, Satya Bhabha, Steve Howey, Matthew J. Cates, Jimmy Bellinger, Stuart Allan, Chris Dotson, Joshua Leary
Episode 19
Jess comes to a conclusion about her romantic feelings for Nick and she struggles to tell him - until she's hopped up on pain medication. But after admitting her feelings, she finds out he may have been keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Schmidt becomes obsessed with buying a fish, which Winston sees as a metaphor for Schmidt's unresolved feelings toward Cece and Nick plans a bar promotion to impress the bar owner (guest star Odette Annable).
Directed by Lorene ScafariaWritten by Brett Baer, Ryan Koh, Dave FinkelGuest stars Odette Annable, Christopher Gehrman, Darlene Kardon, Jeff Bowser, Sean Taylor, Casey Adams, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
Episode 20
When a death occurs in Nick's family, Jess, Schmidt and Winston travel with Nick to the Windy City to help him with the funeral preparations and meet his boisterous family members, including his mom, Bonnie; his younger brother, Jamie; and his Boston cousin, Bobby.
Directed by Jake KasdanWritten by Luvh RakheGuest stars Kai Caster, Margo Martindale, Ellen Albertini Dow, Eric Edelstein, Bill Burr, Nick Kroll, Lila Lucchetti, Emily R. Wilson
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by J. J. Philbin, Berkley JohnsonGuest stars Brian Stack, Joe Zazzu, Chelsey Crisp, Ron Funches, Loren Burgos, Steve Agee, Ralph Ahn, Dermot Mulroney
Episode 22
Jess decides to throw Cece a surprise bachelorette party while Nick and Winston awkwardly take her fiancé, Shivrang, out for the night. Then, as Schmidt desperately tries to find a real girlfriend in time for the wedding in order to get a “plus one,” he is forced to seek out his old girlfriend from his “fat Schmidt” college days.
Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Kay Cannon, Sophia LearGuest stars Satya Bhabha, Roma Chugani, Lauren Dair Owens, Sudha Desai, Frank Cappello, Britni Stanwood, Margarita Kallas, Eugenia Kuzmina
Episode 23
In a series of flashbacks, Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Cece tell one another how they each lost their virginity. Not surprisingly, when they realize the stories directly affect their present day sex lives, one relationship will change forever.
Directed by Alec BergWritten by Elizabeth MeriwetherGuest stars Dylan O'Brien, Satya Bhabha, Dennis Farina, Lauren Weedman, Carla Renata, Johnny Pemberton, Joseph Culp, Christopher Wallinger
Episode 24
Jess' dad chooses the worst day to pay the loft an unexpected visit, forcing a nervous Nick to spend the day alone with him. Jess finds herself with huge opportunity for a new job on the day before Cece's wedding. Schmidt must take a look in the mirror and confront his real feelings about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Winston psyches himself up for his huge surprise birthday celebration, which no one seemed to remember to throw for him.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Brett Baer, Dave FinkelGuest stars Satya Bhabha, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Maureen Sebastian, Lewis Dauber, Adam Sauter, Prem Shelat, Karlin Walker, Eshun Melvin
Episode 25
Cece's wedding day finds Jess and Nick making a decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt schemes with a typically overenthusiastic Winston to sabotage the nuptials, although a shocking announcement may be bigger than anything he plans.
Directed by Jake KasdanWritten by Christian Magalhaes, Robert SnowGuest stars Taylor Swift, Satya Bhabha, Ajay Mehta, Merritt Wever, Rob Reiner
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Zooey DeschanelJessica 'Jess' Day
Jake JohnsonNick Miller
Max GreenfieldSchmidt
Lamorne MorrisWinston Bishop
Hannah SimoneCecilia 'Cece' Parikh
Damon Wayans Jr.Coach
Julian MorrisRyan Geauxinue
Mary Elizabeth EllisCaroline
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