New Girl
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Zooey Deschanel has gained notoriety in the film and television community for her expert portrayal of the classic Manic Pixie Dream Girl. This character type refers to a girl who lives in her own world and captivates the men in her life with her innocent, dreamy detachment. Jess, the character played by Deschanel, is definitely living in a dream world. Her social awkwardness and confusion about different social expectations make for several humorous moments of exasperation with her male roommates.
Her three roommates, Nick, Schmidt and Winston, are played by three great actors. Each of these male characters as a distinctive personality which, when combined, create endless funny moments. Nick is a ne'er-do-well who struggles constantly with his own poor self-esteem. The romantic tension between he and Jess is probably what is moving the series forward and attracting so many viewers. However, the comedic antics of Schmidt may also be accomplishing this feat. Schmidt is a cocky, self-absorbed, woman-crazy man who is trying desperately to hide his sensitive interior. His obsession with Jess's best friend, the gorgeous CeCe, is fuel enough for hundreds of laughs throughout the series.
The real appeal of New Girl is in the balance between tenderhearted, caring moments and outlandish comical situations. Jess's innocence and propensity for trouble create three heroic saviors out of her formerly selfish roommates. The male characters in New Girl are constantly creating that "aww" moment from viewers as they continue to comfort and care for the easily manipulated Jess.
The series began with an 11-episode run on FOX. After the first two episodes had aired to a surprisingly large audience, FOX ordered another 13 episodes for the show. The 24-episode first season was acclaimed by a wide variety of audience members. On April 9, 2012, FOX renewed New Girl for a second season.
Deschanel, the lead actress in this series, has said that she had no hesitation in accepting the role. She believes the role was created for her, and it seems that her fans and fans of the show agree.
New Girl Full Episode Guide:
Season 2 (106 full episodes, 119 clips available)
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Episode 25 - Elaine's Big Day
First Aired: May 14, 2013
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Episode 24 - Winston's Birthday
First Aired: May 07, 2013
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Episode 23 - Virgins
First Aired: April 30, 2013
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Episode 22 - Bachelorette Party
First Aired: April 09, 2013
- Episode 21 - First Date
- Episode 20 - Chicago
- Episode 19 - Quick Hardening Caulk
- Episode 18 - Tinfinity
- Episode 17 - Parking Spot
- Episode 16 - Table 34
- Episode 15 - Cooler
- Episode 14 - Pepperwood
- Episode 13 - A Father's Love
- Episode 12 - Cabin
- Episode 11 - Santa
- Episode 10 - Bathtub
- Episode 9 - Eggs
- Episode 8 - Parents
- Episode 7 - Menzies
- Episode 6 - Halloween
- Episode 5 - Models
- Episode 4 - Neighbors
- Episode 3 - Fluffer
- Episode 2 - Katie
- Episode 1 - Re-Launch
Season 1 (72 full episodes, 17 clips available)
- Episode 24 - See Ya
- Episode 23 - Backslide
- Episode 22 - Tomatoes
- Episode 21 - Kids
- Episode 20 - Normal
- Episode 19 - Secrets
- Episode 18 - Fancyman, Part 2
- Episode 17 - Fancyman, Part 1
- Episode 16 - Control
- Episode 15 - Injured
- Episode 14 - Bully
- Episode 13 - Valentine's Day
- Episode 12 - The Landlord
- Episode 11 - Jess and Julia
- Episode 10 - The Story of the 50
- Episode 9 - The 23rd
- Episode 8 - Bad In Bed
- Episode 7 - Bells
- Episode 6 - Thanksgiving
- Episode 5 - Cece Crashes
- Episode 4 - Naked
- Episode 3 - Wedding
- Episode 2 - Kryptonite
- Episode 1 - Pilot
New Girl News
In the season finale, Schmidt takes it upon himself to sabotage CeCe's wedding; Nick and Jess question their new relationship.
Nick and Jess can't work out their feelings when Jess' dad shows up for CeCe's wedding; Everyone forgets Winston's birthday.
"New Girl" actress Zooey Deschanel receives an apology from the closed captioning company that accidentally labeled her as one of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing... but it's all good for Deschanel!
Everyone compares stories of how they lost their virginity after Jess gets a text from the man who took hers.
With the wedding in just three weeks, Jess has to throw a bachelorette party for CeCe on short notice... it is ruined by Shivrang's aunt, who has come from India, and CeCe's admission that she has not slept with her fiance yet.
Nick decides to take Jess on their first date, but things don't go quite as well as he was hoping.
After setting the stage with a handful of Taylor Swift jokes, the singer herself will be appearing on "New Girl," cast as an "important guest" at CeCe's season finale-wedding!
A family tragedy sends the entire gang to Chicago, where Jess sees a new side of Nick.
As Nick starts becoming more responsible and adult, Jess realizes to her shock that now she wants him. Bad. Schmidt tries to cope with the loss of CeCe by becoming obsessed with obtaining a lionfish.
Fans of FOX comedy and drama can relax--the network has picked up another season for popular shows "New Girl," "The Following," "Raising Hope," and "The Mindy Project."
