New Girl

10 Best Episodes of New Girl - Season 5

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.

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New Girl - S5E19

#15 - Dress (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 1756 votes.

New Girl - S5E13

#14 - Sam, Again (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 1793 votes.

New Girl - S5E16

#13 - Helmet (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 1754 votes.

New Girl - S5E8

#12 - The Decision (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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Reagan causes chaos between Nick and Winston when she tells them she’ll sleep with just one of them in an attempt to challenge the guys’ indecisiveness. Meanwhile, Schmidt is reunited with his college frenemy, Benjamin, when looking at wedding venues with Cece.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 1646 votes.

New Girl - S5E3

#11 - Jury Duty (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 1736 votes.

New Girl - S5E1

#10 - Big Mama P (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 1867 votes.

New Girl - S5E20

#9 - Return To Sender (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 1747 votes.

New Girl - S5E7

#8 - Wig (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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When Nick's attraction to Reagan starts affecting Schmidt and Cece's relationship, they enact a plan to demystify her, in hopes of helping Nick get over her. Meanwhile, Winston teaches Reagan the art of the breakup.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 1733 votes.

New Girl - S5E9

#7 - Heat Wave (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 1644 votes.

New Girl - S5E10

#6 - Goosebumps Walkaway (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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Jess returns from jury duty and attempts to uncover the real identity of a juror sequestered with her. Meanwhile, Reagan prepares to move out of the loft and out of Nick’s life, and Winston and Cece help Schmidt get over his fear of public dancing.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 1735 votes.

New Girl - S5E12

#5 - D-Day (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1705 votes.

New Girl - S5E6

#4 - Reagan (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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A beautiful pharmaceutical rep enters the gang’s life when she agrees to sublet Jess’ room while she is on jury duty.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 1761 votes.

New Girl - S5E21

#3 - Wedding Eve (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 1820 votes.

New Girl - S5E18

#2 - A Chill Day In (Season 5 - Episode 18)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 1813 votes.

New Girl - S5E22

#1 - Landing Gear (Season 5 - 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.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 1833 votes.

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