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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
When Cece and Schmidt ask Jess and Nick to be their Maid of Honor and Best Man, respectively, their first task is to plan the engagement party. But when Jess invites Cece's mom to join in the celebration, Cece is forced to make a surprising announcement to Schmidt.
Directed by Erin O'MalleyWritten by Berkley JohnsonGuest stars Mona Sishodia, Kenneth Bowers, Jaidan Jiron, Katie Silverman, Dylan K. Shepherd, Rob Riggle, Fred Melamed, Anna George
Episode 2
Jumping back into the dating pool, Jess finds herself dating a dud (guest star Taran Killam), but falls in love with his perfect parents (guest stars Henry Winkler and Julie Haggerty). Meanwhile, Nick (Jake Johnson) and Schmidt have very different ideas about how to run the bar.
Directed by Eric AppelWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Henry Winkler, Taran Killam, Alexandre Chen, Julie Hagerty, Thom Rivera, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Nasim Pedrad
Episode 3
Jess eagerly reports to jury duty, until she discovers she may be up for a work promotion. Meanwhile, Nick reaches his limit with Cece's messiness in the loft.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Josh Malmuth, Nina PedradGuest stars Robin Shorr, John Cho, Tony Amendola, AlgeRita Wynn, Curtis Armstrong
Episode 4
With Jess sequestered at jury duty, Nick turns the loft into an airbnb in order to help pay for Schmidt's upcoming bachelor party. Meanwhile, Winston asks Cece for help when he suspects KC is cheating on him.
Directed by Elizabeth MeriwetherWritten by Rob RosellGuest stars Alyssa Preston, Stephen Rannazzisi, Fred Armisen, Apl.de.Ap, Kiersey Clemons, Ally Maki, Steve Monroe, Chloe Noelle
Episode 5
Nick's cousin and his wife visit with a very special request, which prompts Schmidt to offer Nick a glimpse into the future. Meanwhile, Winston and Cece shop for a wedding dress.
Directed by Jake JohnsonWritten by Rob RosellGuest stars Bill Burr, Lennon Parham, Beth Dover, Joe Wengert
Episode 6
A beautiful pharmaceutical rep enters the gang’s life when she agrees to sublet Jess’ room while she is on jury duty.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Kim RosenstockGuest stars Billy Armstrong, Hillary Anne Matthews, Claude Knowlton, Frank Birney, Aliee Chan, Elizabeth Meriwether, Megan Fox, Nasim Pedrad
Episode 7
Schmidt and Cece take action when Nick's attraction to Reagan impacts their relationship; Winston teaches Reagan about breakups.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by David FeeneyGuest stars Clea DuVall, Megan Fox
Episode 8
Reagan challenges Nick and Winston's indecisiveness when she says she will sleep with only one of them; while looking at wedding venues with Cece, Schmidt runs into his college frenemy, Benjamin.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Luvh RakheGuest stars Angela Trimbur, Tony Cavalero, Anthony D. Washington, Ruben Dario, Lucas Kwan Peterson, Kayla Williams, Stone Eisenmann, Jordan Fuller
Episode 9
Things heat up between Nick and Reagan over who can provide the loft with the best air conditioning unit. Meanwhile, Winston uses his “cop voice” to help Schmidt prep Cece for a newscaster audition.
Directed by Erin O'MalleyWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Matty Cardarople, Megan Fox, Steve Agee
Episode 10
Jess attempts to discover the real identity of a juror who was sequestered with her; Reagan prepares to move on; Winston and Cece help Schmidt overcome his fear of public dancing.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Berkley JohnsonGuest stars Demetri Martin, Daniel Riordan, Ethan Sandler, John Vance, Chris Boykin, Samuel Gilbert, Landon Taylor Klotz, Rob Rosell
Episode 11
It's time for Cece to move into the loft. While Jess is helping her friend move out of her beloved apartment, she has to finish the school's budget by morning, which the new principal has neglected to tell her. Meanwhile, Winston gets a new partner to avoid having to work side-by-side with Aly.
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Nina PedradGuest stars Elizabeth Berkley, Sarah Chaney, Alan Heitz, Sandeep Parikh, Janet Hoskins, Sam Richardson, Rebecca Reid, Nasim Pedrad
Episode 12
After Cece receives an exciting new job offer, Jess agrees to help Schmidt with the wedding preparations, but things don’t go as planned when Schmidt’s dad, Gavin, appears. Meanwhile, Winston and Nick get into a competition over whose job is harder.
Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Josh MalmuthGuest stars Steve Berg, Thom Rivera, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Jess Rona, Renee Albert, Michael Petted, Stone Eisenmann, Jordan Fuller
Episode 13
Jess applies for a job at a progressive new school, but things take a turn when she finds out the principal is dating her ex-boyfriend, Sam. Meanwhile, Nick gets a cold and Schmidt quarantines the roommates to prevent himself from getting sick before his big presentation.
Directed by Steve WelchWritten by Ethan Sandler, Adrian WennerGuest stars Alexander Guder, Andre Robinson, Nathan Arenas, Susie Abraham, Sandra Nelson, Rachel Staman, Carla Rudy, Artie Esposito
Episode 14
When Jess is served a restraining order by her ex-boyfriend, Sam, she sets out to clear her name with Winstons help. Nick and Schmidt plot against the owner of a trendy new bar that opened on their street.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Sophia LearGuest stars Busy Philipps, Maz Siam, Kenzo Lee, Eric Kaldor, Josh Breslow, Monty Franklin, VyVy Nguyen, David Walton
Episode 15
Jess invents a male alter ego, "Jeff Day," in order to buy a new car from a sexist salesman, but her plan backfires when both Nick and Sam arrive at the dealership pretending to be him. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece panic when Winston decides to bring his new prankster girlfriend, Rhonda as his plus one to their wedding.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Joe WengertGuest stars Ian Roberts, Chet Anekwe, Kenneth-Michael Glass, Sonequa Martin-Green, David Walton
Episode 16
Despite being happy with Sam, Jess confesses to Cece that she had a sex dream about Nick. And Schmidt attempts to help Winston land Furguson a cat audition when he finds out Aly's boyfriend is a talent agent for pets.
Directed by Josh GreenbaumWritten by Sarah Nevada SmithGuest stars Regan Burns, Noah Garfinkel, Kal Penn, Steve Agee, David Walton, Nasim Pedrad
Episode 17
After being emasculated in front of Cece, Schmidt insists on a manly bachelor party weekend in Vegas, but the road trip goes awry when the guys end up at a desert biker bar and he must put his newfound bravado to the test.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Noah GarfinkelGuest stars Rob Riggle, Patrick Brammall, Aaron Behr, Aaron Takahashi, Schno Mozingo, Mariko Van Kampen, Paul A. Hicks, Fred Melamed
Episode 18
Refusing to accept that their crazy days are behind them, Jess and Cece abandon their low-key bachelorette party plans and seek a night out to top all others.
Directed by Erin O'MalleyWritten by Sarah TapscottGuest stars Fred Melamed, Michael Patrick McGill, Kal Penn, Kat Palardy, Joseph Piccuirro, Zack Sayenko, Art Kulik, Yevgeniy Kartashov
Episode 19
Jess races to make alterations to Cece’s bridal dress, while Schmidt tries to keep his “wedding workshop” a secret at work, and Nick struggles to ask Reagan to be his date to the nuptials. Meanwhile, Winston and Aly try to keep their relationship on the down-low at work.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Josh Malmuth, David FeeneyGuest stars Greg Cromer, Robert Craighead, Griffin Hart, Raven Hart, Quinn O'Malley, Gillian Vigman, Nasim Pedrad
Episode 20
Jess meets Sam’s female best friend, Diane. Meanwhile, Nick is worried Gavin will disappoint Schmidt again and Winston is offended by a reaction to a birthday gift.
Directed by Russ T. AlsobrookWritten by Veronica McCarthyGuest stars Caitlin FitzGerald, Feodor Chin, Peter Gallagher, David Walton
Episode 21
On the night before the wedding, Nick and Winston try to help Schmidt re-write his vows and Jess, thinking that Sam is going to propose to her, rallies the gang into playing True American to avoid giving him an answer.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Kim Rosenstock, Nina PedradGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, Nora Dunn, Megan Fox, David Walton, Ralph Ahn, Nasim Pedrad
Episode 22
Schmidt makes a last ditch effort to convince Cece's mom to come to their wedding, but in doing so, he might miss the special day himself.
Directed by Erin O'MalleyWritten by Luvh RakheGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., Meaghan Rath, Anna George, Kim Wayans, Sonal Shah, Mary Kate Schellhardt, Kunal Dudheker, Bob Glouberman
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
