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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
Nick and Jess make a romantic run for the border -- but their wild Mexican adventure takes a turn for the worse when Nick is arrested.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Elizabeth MeriwetherGuest stars Hemky Madera, Cole Sand, Dominic Flores, Grayson Francis, Ray Reynaga, Roberto Montesinos, Drew Butler, Merritt Wever
Episode 2
Jess has been hired at a new school and is eager to prove herself as one of the cool teachers.
Directed by Fred GossWritten by Kay CannonGuest stars Dreama Walker, Eva Amurri, Mark Proksch, Brenda Song, Grace Holley, Sergio Cilli, Jimmy Kaplanges, Merritt Wever
Episode 3
Thinking Schmidt has chosen to be with Cece, Jess and Nick invite him to go on a double date with them. Nick is caught between loyalty to his friend and loyalty to his girlfriend when he finds out a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Winston promises to get the foursome a table at an ultra-exclusive restaurant that doesn’t take reservations.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Luvh RakheGuest stars Merritt Wever, Alice Wetterlund, Barney Cheng, Tyler Langdon
Episode 4
Schmidt sets out to sabotage Jess and Nick's relationship.
Directed by Fred GossWritten by J. J. PhilbinGuest stars Riki Lindhome, Justin Uretz, Anderson Davis
Episode 5
Nick becomes irresponsible with the money from his late father's estate, so Jess uses some of the money to pay Nick's unpaid bills, behind his back. With Nick's improved financial situation, Winston feels its finally time to ask Nick for the money he owes him.
Directed by Andrew FlemingWritten by Rob RosellGuest stars Derek Waters, Jillian Armenante, Marty Ingels, Kimrie Lewis, Connor Rosen, James Wellington, David Hutchison, Jon Lovitz
Episode 6
Schmidt receives a series of recent e-mails from his favorite actor Michael Keaton, who has sent letters to Nick ever since he was a kid. However, it turns out those letters and e-mails were not from the actor but from Schmidt's mother and Nick, posing as Keaton. Cece indulges in nightly parties to get over her break up with Schmidt.
Directed by David KatzenbergWritten by Brett Baer, Dave FinkelGuest stars Marty Quinn, Emerson Min, Ethan Munck, Jenna Emery, Barbara Kerford, Samuel Gilbert
Episode 7
Coach visits the apartment to spend a "guys night out" with the guys, after breaking up with his girlfriend. Nick going to a strip club with the guys, and telling her that they haven't had a conversation about whether or not they're boyfriend/girlfriend or are exclusive, upsets Jess to the point that she has "girls night out" with Cece at the bar.
Directed by Russ T. AlsobrookWritten by David FeeneyGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Taye Diggs, Greg Vrotsos, Lindsay Ames, Eileen O'Connell, Kelli Barksdale, Sophie Dee, Virginia Petrucci
Episode 8
An overabundance of Chinese food take-out menus left at the loft’s front door is the catalyst for an interconnected series of adventures for Jess and the guys.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Justin Chon, Jayda Brown, Jeff Lam, Steve Agee, Curtis Armstrong
Episode 9
Jess must occupy Schmidt while Cece goes on a date with Coach; Nick and Winston search for Ferguson.
Directed by Nicholas JasenovecWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Carlie Casey, Joel Gelman, Jessica Chaffin
Episode 10
Nick and Jess take the gang camping for Thanksgiving; Coach and Schmidt compete to prove who is the best woodsman; Cece and Winston bond over a shared dislike for the outdoors.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Josh MalmuthGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr.
Episode 11
When Jess has to make a quick decision about her career, her friends all recall how they ended up at their jobs.
Directed by Eric AppelWritten by Berkley JohnsonGuest stars Tom Fitzpatrick, Bart McCarthy, Terrell Clayton, Jay Harik, Alek Friedman, Anthony Soike, HannaH Eisenmann, Wyatt Griswold
Episode 12
Jess tries to become good friends with Coach by watching Detroit Pistons games with him and becoming a Pistons "fan". However Jess' "fandom" starts to interfere with her relationship with Nick, who is a lifelong Chicago Bulls fan. Winston agrees to shadow Schmidt at his marketing job, where Schmidt is later asked to guide Ed, a sixty-something intern, to avoid a company lawsuit over age discrimination.
Directed by Lorene ScafariaWritten by Rebecca AddelmanGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Bob Gunton, Gillian Vigman
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Richie KeenWritten by Kim RosenstockGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Josh Gad, Cheyenne Nguyen, Tom Lommel, Evan Charest, Jessica Chaffin, Angela Kinsey, Ben Falcone
Episode 14
Jess is ready to paint the town purple when a chance encounter finds her and best friend Cece invited to a once-in-a-lifetime mansion party thrown by music legend Prince. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Coach are determined to crash the festivities, building toward an Unforgettable ending.
Directed by Fred GossWritten by Rob Rosell, David FeeneyGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Prince, Clayton Kershaw, Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Lais Ribeiro, Michael N. Zane, Chante Carmel
Episode 15
When Nick has an awkward run-in with his ex, Caroline, Jessica tries to convince him he can still be friends with her, by introducing him to her former boyfriend, Berkley. Meanwhile, Coach uses Schmidt's loft to impress a date, but things turn farcically disastrous when Schmidt arrives home with his own potential bedmate.
Directed by Alex HardcastleWritten by Nina PedradGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Adam Brody, Tiffany Haddish, Malea Rose, Jenni Melear, Jessica Chaffin, Forrest Wheeler
Episode 16
Jess' wild-child sister, Abby, pays a visit and immediately throws the loft into disarray. Meanwhile, Schmidt enlists Nick to be his wingman in crashing a bar mitzvah and Winston throws a dinner party with Bertie, which turns awkward when only Cece and Coach attend.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Linda Cardellini, Jessica Chaffin, Allyn Rachel, Bunny Levine, Jay Hawkins, Jeanette Branch, Thom Khoury Williams
Episode 17
Jess panics when her sister, Abby decides to stay in Los Angeles and sets her eyes on one of the loftmates. Meanwhile, Winston procrastinates about checking his test results for the LAPD entrance exam
Directed by Bill PurpleWritten by Luvh Rakhe, Ryan KohGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Linda Cardellini, Jack Laufer, Rodney To, Garret Davis, Ashley Wood, Gwen Van Dam
Episode 18
When Jess moves into Nick’s bedroom, they both must deal with their complete lack of personal space. Meanwhile, Cece worries that Abby is taking advantage of Schmidt, while Coach worries Cece is treating him like one of her girlfriends. Also, Winston struggles with physical fitness.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Camilla BlackettGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Linda Cardellini, Connie Sawyer, Ericka Kreutz, Stone Eisenmann, Jordan Fuller
Episode 19
Jess hires, then must immediately fire Coach as her school’s new volleyball coach. Meanwhile, Schmidt gets sued and enlists Nick and a procedural television-loving Winston to represent him at the deposition. Also, Cece catches the eye of a much younger man.
Directed by Steve WelchWritten by Sophia LearGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Matt Price, Lauri Johnson, Rob Kerkovich, Matt Fusfeld, Helen Hong, Kim Yarbrough, Michelle N. Carter
Episode 20
Jess and Nick face some truths about their relationship, while Schmidt, Winston and Coach scramble to make a better second impression on their hot new neighbors. Also, Cece panics after she drunk-texts Buster
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by Josh Malmuth, Nina PedradGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Alexandra Daddario, Stevie Nelson, James Frecheville, June Diane Raphael
Episode 21
Nick and Jess try to keep their breakup a secret; Winston passes the police academy entrance exam and demands a celebration.
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Berkley Johnson, Kim RosenstockGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Ahn
Episode 22
Jess fears someone is trying to sabotage her first middle school dance and she enlists the gang to help her chaperone on the big night.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Ryan Koh, Rebecca AddelmanGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Mary-Charles Jones, Mason Cook, Clint Culp, Josie Totah, Isaac White, Cody Benjamin Lee, Zoé Hendrix
Episode 23
Jess and Nick invite the gang along with them on a cruise they booked while still together as a couple.
Directed by Elizabeth MeriwetherWritten by Luvh Rakhe, Rob RosellGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Nick Armstrong, Kerri Kenney, Oscar Nuñez, Jessica Gardner, Gabriela Fresquez, Amber Friendly, Ray Reinebach
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
FOXUnited States
Chernin EntertainmentUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
