New Girl

10 Best Episodes of New Girl - Season 2

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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New Girl - S2E20

#15 - Chicago (Season 2 - Episode 20)

When a death occurs in Nick's family, Jess, Schmidt and Winston travel with Nick to the Windy City to help him with the funeral preparations and meet his boisterous family members, including his mom, Bonnie; his younger brother, Jamie; and his Boston cousin, Bobby.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 1391 votes.

New Girl - S2E22

#14 - Bachelorette Party (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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Jess decides to throw Cece a surprise bachelorette party while Nick and Winston awkwardly take her fiancé, Shivrang, out for the night. Then, as Schmidt desperately tries to find a real girlfriend in time for the wedding in order to get a “plus one,” he is forced to seek out his old girlfriend from his “fat Schmidt” college days.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 1319 votes.

New Girl - S2E17

#13 - Parking Spot (Season 2 - Episode 17)

When Schmidt discovers a previously unknown, yet highly-coveted parking spot, Jess and the roommates battle it out to see who will get to use it. Meanwhile, Winston has a hard time finding a condom when he gets an impromptu invitation from Daisy.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 1184 votes.

New Girl - S2E7

#12 - Menzies (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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As Jess' job search kicks into high gear, the guys fear her time of the month is also affecting their physical and psychological well-being. Meanwhile, Schmidt begins a "50 Shades of Grey"-type of relationship with his corporate boss, and Nick gains wisdom from an unlikely, hands-on (and mute) source.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1170 votes.

New Girl - S2E2

#11 - Katie (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Jess pretends she's someone else when a handsome stranger mistakes her for his blind date. Meanwhile, a patron at Nick's bar claims to be Nick from the future, and Winston's disapproving mother pays him a visit.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1203 votes.

New Girl - S2E21

#10 - First Date (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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Jess and Nick, who are caught between friendship and something more, try to break out of relationship-limbo by going on a First Date. Once Schmidt and Winston realize a full-on Jess/Nick romance might be happening, they swoop in to try to sabotage the date

The episode was rated 7.95 from 1375 votes.

New Girl - S2E16

#9 - Table 34 (Season 2 - Episode 16)

The gang attends a dating convention, where Cece hopes to find a prospective husband - even as Schmidt hopes to win her back. Meanwhile, Winston's mojo returns, and Jess and Nick get put in a compromising position in front of Dr. Sam.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1156 votes.

New Girl - S2E5

#8 - Models (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver's seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1165 votes.

New Girl - S2E6

#7 - Halloween (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Jess gets a job as a zombie at a haunted house, but is more frightened of her changing feelings towards Sam. Schmidt and Cece are perfectly matched in the costumes they're wearing, while Winston and Shelby are worlds apart in theirs. Nick gets a visit from a former college crush who shows her affection in a scary way.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 1166 votes.

New Girl - S2E11

#6 - Santa (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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When the gang attempts to juggle multiple holiday parties in one night, Jess tries to avoid a remorseful Sam, Nick tries to keep up with a sexually adventurous Angie and Winston panics when he gets a cranberry stuck in his ear.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 1128 votes.

New Girl - S2E24

#5 - Winston's Birthday (Season 2 - Episode 24)

Jess' dad chooses the worst day to pay the loft an unexpected visit, forcing a nervous Nick to spend the day alone with him. Jess finds herself with huge opportunity for a new job on the day before Cece's wedding. Schmidt must take a look in the mirror and confront his real feelings about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Winston psyches himself up for his huge surprise birthday celebration, which no one seemed to remember to throw for him.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 1370 votes.

New Girl - S2E19

#4 - Quick Hardening Caulk (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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Jess comes to a conclusion about her romantic feelings for Nick and she struggles to tell him - until she's hopped up on pain medication. But after admitting her feelings, she finds out he may have been keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Schmidt becomes obsessed with buying a fish, which Winston sees as a metaphor for Schmidt's unresolved feelings toward Cece and Nick plans a bar promotion to impress the bar owner.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 1465 votes.

New Girl - S2E23

#3 - Virgins (Season 2 - Episode 23)

In a series of flashbacks, Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Cece tell one another how they each lost their virginity. Not surprisingly, when they realize the stories directly affect their present day sex lives, one relationship will change forever.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 1428 votes.

New Girl - S2E25

#2 - Elaine's Big Day (Season 2 - Episode 25)

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Cece's wedding day finds Jess and Nick making a decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt schemes with a typically overenthusiastic Winston to sabotage the nuptials, although a shocking announcement may be bigger than anything he plans.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 1408 votes.

New Girl - S2E15

#1 - Cooler (Season 2 - Episode 15)

Nick and Schmidt go out on a "bro's night," but quickly become infatuated with, and highly competitive over, a beautiful woman attracted to sadness. Meanwhile, Winston falls for a girl with absolutely no interest in him, which only makes him more attracted to her. Then, Jess' decision to have a night alone in the loft doesn't go as planned and involves another round of the drinking game "True American," and a surprising development in her relationship with one of the loft mates.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 1293 votes.

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