Ep 13. Valentine's Day
- TV14
- February 14, 2012
- 21 min
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7.8 (1,575)
Jess is trying to make plans for Valentine's Day, but none of her roommates have any special plans. Meanwhile, Schmidt is horrified to learn that his ex-girlfriend, played by Odette Annable, is dating another guy and decides to sabotage their relationship.
Nick is trying to write a novel, but he can't seem to come up with any good ideas. Winston, on the other hand, is excited to spend the day with his new girlfriend, but he soon learns that she's a little too intense for his taste.
As the day goes on, Jess and her roommates try to find something to do to celebrate Valentine's Day. They consider going to a fancy restaurant, but quickly realize they can't afford it. They then decide to have a party at the apartment, but things quickly spiral out of control and they end up having to deal with a mess of their own making.
Meanwhile, Schmidt is determined to break up his ex-girlfriend's new relationship. He enlists the help of Winston and Nick to help him stage a fake intervention in order to get close to her. Despite their best efforts, their plan backfires and they end up getting caught.
As the night wears on, the group begins to realize that they don't need to have a romantic relationship to enjoy Valentine's Day. They end up spending the night together, enjoying each other's company and making the most of their time together.
Overall, "Valentine's Day" is a classic episode of New Girl that perfectly captures the ups and downs of the holiday. Through its hilarious and heartfelt moments, the show explores what it means to be single on Valentine's Day and reminds viewers that love comes in many different forms.