New Girl: Season 6
Jess tries to avoid her renewed conflicted romantic feelings for Nick as he returns from a summer in New Orleans. Meanwhile, newlyweds Schmidt and Cece begin the search for their own house and Winston tries to balance his new long-distance relationship with Aly. Also, Nick struggles to write a novel set in New Orleans.
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of New Girl Season 5.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Jess tries to avoid her renewed conflicted romantic feelings for Nick as he returns from a summer in New Orleans. Meanwhile, newlyweds Schmidt and Cece begin the search for their own house and Winston tries to balance his new long-distance relationship with Aly. Also, Nick struggles to write a novel set in New Orleans.
Episode Guide
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House Hunt
Sep 20, 2016 · 22 min
Jess tries anything and everything to get her mind off of Nick, who returns from his summer in New Orleans sooner than anticipated. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece struggle in the sear
Hubbedy Bubby
Sep 27, 2016 · 22 min
Jess and Cece jump on the campaign trail and make a bet with a disbelieving Schmidt that they can recruit voters for the upcoming Presidential election. Meanwhile, Winston teaches
Single and Sufficient
Oct 4, 2016 · 22 min
When Schmidt and Cece and Winston and Aly invite Jess on their couples glamping trip, members of her singles-only group tag along. Meanwhile, Nick struggles with the next chapter o
Homecoming (II)
Oct 11, 2016 · 22 min
Jess and the gang head to New York, where Schmidt believes he is being honored at his high school. Jess meets Det. Jake Peralta and helps him on a case, which leads her to Brooklyn
Jaipur Aviv
Oct 18, 2016 · 22 min
While the gang helps Schmidt & Cece remodel their fixer-upper, Jess spearheads a vote to let Reagan eventually move back into the loft. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston make a revea
Ready
Nov 15, 2016 · 22 min
After Jess announces that she is ready to date again, Schmidt pushes her to give her workout partner, Robby, a fighting chance. Then, when Cece hires a hunky new bartender, Nick st
Last Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2016 · 21 min
It's Thanksgiving and Jess and the gang are determined to make this year's festivities a success. However, things don't go according to plan when Robby surprisingly shows up and Sc
James Wonder
Nov 29, 2016 · 22 min
In order to land the soon-to-be open principal's position at her school, Jess must impress the disapproving president of the Parents' Council. Winston puts his undercover skills to
Es Good
Dec 6, 2016 · 22 min
Schmidt enlists Nick to help him earn the respect of his difficult house contractor. Meanwhile, as Jess and Robby test the limits of their ability to be in a casual relationship, W
Christmas Eve Eve
Dec 13, 2016 · 22 min
Jess struggles to keep the loft's Secret Santa gift exchange afloat. When Winston believes his online gift order for Cece won't be delivered in time, he and Schmidt must endure goi
Raisin's Back
Jan 3, 2017 · 22 min
When Reagan moves into the loft, Nick tries to "play it cool." Meanwhile, Schmidt embarks on a soul-searching journey when Cece and Winston challenge his love of electronic dance m
The Cubicle
Jan 10, 2017 · 21 min
When Jess insists on covering Robby's medical bill, she is stunned after finding out the total and goes to extremes to find a way to help pay. With Schmidt and Winston's help, Cece
Cece's Boys
Jan 17, 2017 · 22 min
As Jess tries to find a new vice principal, she discovers that she has a real problem when it comes to making decisions. Meanwhile, Cece enlists Jess and Reagan to help her recruit
The Hike
Jan 24, 2017 · 22 min
While on a day hike, Jess and Robby discover something unexpected about their relationship. Also, Winston throws a surprise welcome home party for Aly. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece
Glue
Feb 7, 2017 · 22 min
When Nick freaks out after Reagan lands him a book signing, Jess scrambles to boost his confidence and help it go smoothly. Meanwhile, Winston reveals to Schmidt and Cece that he's
Operation: Bobcat
Feb 14, 2017 · 22 min
On Valentine's Day, Jess tries to convince the gang that she is perfectly content being single. Meanwhile, Schmidt competes for a big promotion and Winston's proposal plans to Aly
Rumspringa
Feb 21, 2017 · 22 min
When Jess gets nervous about starting her new position as principal, Nick and Schmidt decide to take her on a relaxing day trip to Solvang, which quickly goes "sideways." Meanwhile
Young Adult
Feb 28, 2017 · 21 min
When Jess worries that she may not be a cool enough principal, she recruits Nick and "The Pepperwood Chronicles" to help make her popular with the students. Meanwhile, Schmidt hire
Socalyalcon VI
Mar 14, 2017 · 22 min
When Reagan returns home from a work trip, Jess is concerned that she has been spending too much time being Nick's "girlfriend." Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece obsess over security in
Misery
Mar 21, 2017 · 22 min
Jess avoids her feelings for Nick by taking care of her dad in Portland. While attending a work party with Reagan, Nick panics that they really don't know each other. Meanwhile, Al
San Diego
Mar 28, 2017 · 22 min
As Jess continues to stay with her dad in Portland, they unexpectedly help one another with their love lives. Meanwhile, Nick turns to a reluctant Aly for help with his relationshi
Five Stars for Beezus
Apr 4, 2017 · 22 min
Jess is ready to tell Nick of her true feelings for him. Meanwhile, Nick takes a meeting with a book publisher, as Aly helps Winston reconnect with an important person. Then, Cece