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New Girl Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2013 - 2014
The comedy series' third season is all about the chemistry between Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) and their dynamic with the rest of the gang as the two of them go from being "just friends" to "boyfriend and girlfriend." On the heels of Season 2's big romantic finale, the newly minted lovebirds escape to Mexico on a whim, unsure of how to proceed in these unfamiliar roles. Upon their return, Schmidt (Max Greenfield) has trouble adjusting to the new relationship, and so he spends a great deal of time actively trying to break them up. In other events, the loft gains two new members: Original loftmate Coach (Damon Wayans Jr.) returns; and Winston (Lamorne Morris) adopts a cat.
Episode 1
All In
Tue, Sep 17, 2013 30 mins
The sitcom's third season opens with Jess and Nick impulsively heading to a Mexican beach town, but their romantic getaway is threatened when Nick runs into trouble with the authorities. Meanwhile, Schmidt must choose between Cece and Elizabeth; and Winston is obsessed with finishing a puzzle.
Episode 2
Nerd
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 30 mins
Jess asks Nick for advice on how to deal with a group of catty teachers at her new school. Elsewhere, Schmidt suffers through an office party; and Winston seeks revenge on Daisy, who he suspects is cheating on him.
Episode 3
Double Date
Tue, Oct 1, 2013 30 mins
Jess and Nick invite Schmidt and Cece out on a double date. Meanwhile, Nick's loyalties are challenged when he discovers a secret; and Winston tries to get the group a table at an exclusive restaurant.
Episode 4
The Captain
Tue, Oct 8, 2013 30 mins
Schmidt tries to break up Jess and Nick. Elsewhere, Winston takes his cat out for a night of debauchery before it has to be neutered.
Episode 5
The Box
Tue, Oct 15, 2013 30 mins
Nick receives an inheritance from his late father, and Jess surreptitiously attempts to apply the funds to Nick's unpaid bills. Elsewhere, Schmidt searches for the meaning of life and turns to a rabbi (Jon Lovitz) for advice.
Episode 6
Keaton
Tue, Oct 22, 2013 30 mins
Jess throws a Halloween party and teams up with Nick and Winston to cheer up a gloomy Schmidt by pretending to be his childhood hero, Michael Keaton. However, Schmidt ends up making a decision that could affect all of them.
Episode 7
Coach
Tue, Nov 5, 2013 30 mins
Coach (Damon Wayans Jr.) returns to the loft and expects things to be exactly the same as they were when he moved out. Elsewhere, Jess and Cece meet an attractive man (Taye Diggs) during a girls' night out.
Episode 8
Menus
Tue, Nov 12, 2013 30 mins
The roommates embark on a series of adventures after a large number of Chinese-takeout menus are left at their front door.
Episode 9
Longest Night Ever
Tue, Nov 19, 2013 30 mins
Winston reenters the dating world with Nick's help. Elsewhere, Jess keeps Schmidt company while Coach and Cece go out on a date.
Episode 10
Thanksgiving III
Tue, Nov 26, 2013 30 mins
During a Thanksgiving camping trip, Coach and Schmidt compete to be the best woodsman while Cece and Winston share a dislike of the outdoors.
Episode 11
Clavado En Un Bar
Tue, Jan 7, 2014 30 mins
Jess faces an urgent decision about whether she should abandon teaching and take a new job instead, and her dilemma inspires the friends to recall how they all ended up in their current professions.
Episode 12
Basketsball
Tue, Jan 14, 2014 30 mins
Jess tries to improve her friendship with Coach, but Nick takes issue when the two of them bond over a basketball team he dislikes. Elsewhere, Schmidt mentors an older hire at work; and Winston explores a new career.
Episode 13
Birthday
Tue, Jan 21, 2014 30 mins
As Jess' birthday approaches, Nick plans to throw her the perfect party. Meanwhile, Schmidt helps Cece acclimate to her new bartending job; and Winston and Coach compete in a bake-off.
Episode 14
Prince
Sun, Feb 2, 2014 30 mins
Jess and Cece are invited to a party at the mansion of music superstar Prince (playing himself), and the guys come up with a scheme to crash the gathering. Appearing: supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Ana Beatriz Barros; MLB player Clayton Kershaw.
Episode 15
Exes
Tue, Feb 4, 2014 30 mins
Nick runs into his ex Caroline, and Jess encourages him to be friends with her by introducing him to one of her exes. Meanwhile, things go awry when Coach uses Schmidt's loft to impress his date.
Episode 16
Sister
Tue, Feb 11, 2014 30 mins
Chaos reigns at the loft when Jess' unpredictable sister (Linda Cardellini) visits. Meanwhile, Schmidt plans to crash a bar mitzvah and persuades Nick to accompany him; and Winston throws a dinner party.
Episode 17
Sister II
Tue, Feb 25, 2014 30 mins
Abby (Linda Cardellini) develops an interest in one of the guys and decides to stay in Los Angeles, much to Jess' dismay. Meanwhile, Winston puts off checking his LAPD entrance-exam results.
Episode 18
Sister III
Tue, Mar 4, 2014 30 mins
Jess moves into Nick's bedroom, but the cramped living quarters soon cause personal-space issues. Meanwhile, Cece suspects Abby is taking advantage of Schmidt; Coach thinks Cece is treating him like one of her girlfriends; and Winston tries to get fit.
Episode 19
Fired Up
Tue, Mar 11, 2014 30 mins
Jess hires Coach to mentor the volleyball team at her school, but she must fire him soon after. Elsewhere, Schmidt is hit with a lawsuit and asks Nick and Winston to represent him at the deposition; and Cece is pursued by a much younger man.
Episode 20
Mars Landing
Tue, Mar 25, 2014 30 mins
Jess and Nick examine their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt, Coach and Winston try to impress their attractive new neighbors; and Cece sends a drunk text.
Episode 21
Big News
Tue, Apr 15, 2014 30 mins
Jess and Nick struggle to keep their breakup a secret from the other loft mates. Meanwhile, Winston passes the police-academy entrance exam and asks the group to throw a party in his honor.
Episode 22
Dance
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 30 mins
Jess is tasked to organize her first middle-school dance but thinks someone is trying to sabotage her efforts, so she asks the guys to chaperone at the event.
Episode 23
Cruise
Tue, May 6, 2014 30 mins
Season 3 ends with the gang embarking on a cruise that Jess and Nick booked while they were still dating. During the trip, Coach deals with his fear of boats; Schmidt tries to get Cece back; and Winston attempts to reconcile Jess and Nick.
