Ep 19. Secrets

Jess inadvertently finds herself caught in the middle of a love triangle on New Girl season 1 episode 19, "Secrets." After Winston accidentally walks in on her getting changed, Jess realizes she has feelings for him beyond that of just a platonic roommate. However, she also feels a connection with Nick and doesn't know how to handle the situation.

Meanwhile, Schmidt is dealing with the aftermath of his breakup with Cece and is convinced that she has moved on with someone else. He enlists the help of Coach to find out who the new man in Cece's life is and hilariously attempts to compete with him for her affections.

As the episode unfolds, everyone seems to be keeping secrets from each other. Jess confides in Cece about her feelings for Winston, but doesn't tell Nick. Nick, on the other hand, has been keeping a huge secret from everyone - he has been fired from his bartending job and has been pretending to go to work every day so that his roommates don't find out.

As the tension between Jess, Winston, and Nick continues to build, Cece starts to feel left out of the loop. When she confronts Jess about what's going on, Jess finally tells her about her feelings for Winston and the love triangle that's brewing. Cece is shocked and advises Jess to be honest with both guys instead of leading them both on.

Schmidt, who has been stalking Cece and her new man, finally gets an opportunity to meet him at a bar. However, the man turns out to be a doctor who is only helping Cece set up her new health and wellness business. Schmidt is relieved but still heartbroken and decides to drown his sorrows in alcohol.

In the end, Jess decides to come clean to Winston and Nick about her feelings for both of them. However, before she can do so, Nick reveals his own secret and the tension in the room becomes palpable. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering what will happen next.

"Secrets" is a classic New Girl episode that showcases the show's strengths - witty humor, relatable characters, and heartwarming moments. The love triangle between Jess, Winston, and Nick is handled with nuance and sensitivity, and the episode manages to keep the audience guessing until the very end. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.