: The group tries to cheer up a depressed Schmidt by tricking him into believing he is emailing his childhood hero, Michael Keaton—a ruse his mother and Nick have maintained for years.
: While hungover after a party, Nick and Jess have a serious discussion about their incompatible future goals (including Nick's desire to name his son Reginald VelJohnson), which leads to their mutual breakup.
Transitions from teacher to potential vice-principal while navigating her first serious relationship with a loftmate. New Girl - Season 3 Epis...
: Jess tries to fit in with a clique of "mean girl" teachers at her new school. Winston realizes he is color blind but remains more focused on getting revenge on his girlfriend for suspected cheating.
Attempts to become more "grown-up" (opening a bank account) but ultimately struggles with the pressure of a serious relationship. : The group tries to cheer up a
: The season finale sees the entire group on a cruise ship—originally booked by Nick and Jess as a romantic getaway—where they must navigate the awkwardness of being exes while trapped in tight quarters. Character Arc Summaries Season 3 Development Jess Day
Returns to the loft (Damon Wayans Jr. joins as a regular) and brings a new, hyper-masculine dynamic to the group. 'New Girl' Season 3 Episode 20 Recap: “Mars Landing” : Jess tries to fit in with a
Season 3 of New Girl focuses heavily on the new relationship between Nick and Jess, Schmidt's fallout from his infidelity, and the evolution of Winston's increasingly eccentric personality.