Ep 11. Jess and Julia

Jess and Julia is the eleventh episode of the first season of New Girl, a comedy series created by Elizabeth Meriwether. This episode revolves around the romantic tension between Jess, the quirky and free-spirited protagonist, and Julia, a beautiful and sophisticated lawyer who catches Nick's attention.

The episode opens up with Jess expressing her frustration with Nick, who seems to be always uninterested in her. However, Nick receives a call from Julia, a woman he had met in the bar the night before. Jess is jealous of Nick's interest in Julia, but Nick assures her that nothing will happen between them. Nevertheless, when Julia shows up at the loft, Jess becomes even more jealous and decides to compete with Julia for Nick's attention.

Meanwhile, Schmidt is determined to impress his boss, Emma, and therefore asks Coach and Cece to help him organize a party at the loft. However, things start to go wrong when Schmidt realizes that Emma is only using him to steal his ideas for her own benefit. This leads to a hilarious sequence of events, in which Schmidt tries to outsmart his boss while keeping the party going.

As the night progresses, Jess and Julia engage in a series of awkward and competitive situations, including a game of True American, a made-up drinking game invented by Nick and Winston. Jess tries to outsmart Julia and prove that she is the better match for Nick, but her attempts only end up making things worse. In the end, Jess and Julia have a heart-to-heart conversation about their feelings for Nick and agree that they will both step back and let him decide who he wants to be with.

The episode ends with Nick and Jess sitting on the roof, where they have a heartfelt conversation about their friendship and their shared attraction. Jess tells Nick that she wants him to be happy, regardless of who he chooses to be with, and Nick responds by kissing her. However, the moment is interrupted by the sound of the party downstairs, and they both go back to their friends, leaving their feelings unresolved.

Jess and Julia is one of the most iconic episodes of New Girl, as it marks the beginning of the romantic tension between Nick and Jess that will last throughout the series. The episode is also notable for its hilarious and absurd situations, such as the game of True American and Schmidt's attempts to impress his boss. Overall, Jess and Julia is a must-watch for fans of the show who want to see the early stages of Nick and Jess's relationship, as well as the wacky dynamics between the loftmates.