New Girl - Season 2 Epis... Apr 2026

The gang travels to Chicago to support Nick after the sudden death of his father, Walt, providing a deeper look into Nick's chaotic upbringing.

In the episode "Cooler," during a high-stakes game of "True American," Nick and Jess are dared to kiss. Nick initially panics and climbs out a window to avoid it, but later that night, he pulls Jess aside and delivers an iconic, passionate kiss. New Girl - Season 2 Epis...

The season begins with Jess getting laid off from her teaching job. To cope, she throws herself into zany hobbies like felt art and even takes a gig as a "shot girl" at a rebranding party for Schmidt. During this time, she enters a non-committal physical relationship with Sam, a handsome pediatrician she mistakenly met while pretending to be someone named "Katie". The gang travels to Chicago to support Nick

Winston spends much of the season finding his footing in the loft. He deals with his own relationship struggles, breaking up with his girlfriend Shelby over a costume disagreement on Halloween. He also develops his signature "weirdness," such as his intense (and often terrible) commitment to pranks and his various alter egos. The season begins with Jess getting laid off

Jess eventually confesses the kiss to Sam, leading to their breakup as Sam realizes the depth of Nick and Jess's connection.

Fearing her "biological clock" is ticking, Cece agrees to an arranged marriage with Shivrang.

The season ends with Nick and Jess driving off together after the wedding chaos, officially starting their relationship.