Ep 8. James Wonder

In season 6 episode 8 of New Girl, titled "James Wonder," the gang comes together to support their friend Schmidt as he faces a major life change.

Schmidt receives news that his old boss, the formidable and eccentric tech mogul, Gavin (played by Peter Gallagher), is in town and wants to have dinner with him. Schmidt is nervous but excited, as Gavin is a major figure in the tech world and could potentially offer him a job opportunity.

The gang helps Schmidt prepare for the dinner, but things take a wild turn when they discover that Gavin has a surprise in store for Schmidt: he wants him to pitch his own business idea to him.

As Schmidt scrambles to come up with a pitch, the rest of the group rallies together to support him and offer up their own ideas. Cece suggests a start-up focused on sustainable fashion, while Winston sees potential in a dating app that pairs people based on their mutual love of obscure hobbies.

Meanwhile, Jess accompanies Nick on a trip to the hardware store to help him pick out a new air conditioner. Their innocent outing turns into a hilarious comedy of errors, as Nick's desire for the perfect air conditioner spirals out of control and Jess tries to reign him in.

Throughout the episode, the gang's support for Schmidt is tested as they struggle to balance their desire to help him succeed with their own personal agendas. Ultimately, they must come together to help Schmidt realize his dreams and navigate the competitive and cutthroat world of tech start-ups.

"James Wonder" is a classic New Girl episode that showcases the show's trademark humor and heart. As always, the characters are quirky and lovable, but also relatable and genuine. The episode strikes a perfect balance between comedic hijinks and emotional depth, as the gang grapples with the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and friendship.