Spirals after losing both Cece and Elizabeth, briefly moves into his own apartment, and tries to "reform" his douchebag ways.
: Nick and Jess flee to Mexico to escape the reality of their new relationship, while Schmidt struggles to choose between Cece and Elizabeth and ends up dating both.
The season begins with the loftmates adjusting to the "all-in" status of Nick and Jess's romance, which eventually leads to a pivotal breakup later in the season. New Girl - Season 3 Epis...
: The season finale sees the entire group on a cruise ship—originally booked by Nick and Jess as a romantic getaway—where they must navigate the awkwardness of being exes while trapped in tight quarters. Character Arc Summaries Season 3 Development Jess Day
Attempts to become more "grown-up" (opening a bank account) but ultimately struggles with the pressure of a serious relationship. Spirals after losing both Cece and Elizabeth, briefly
Returns to the loft (Damon Wayans Jr. joins as a regular) and brings a new, hyper-masculine dynamic to the group. 'New Girl' Season 3 Episode 20 Recap: “Mars Landing”
: In a special post-Super Bowl episode, the gang attends a party at Prince's house. Prince acts as a relationship guru for Jess, helping her finally tell Nick she loves him. : The season finale sees the entire group
: The tension of Schmidt's double-dating peaks during a high-stakes dinner where he finally confesses his infidelity, leading both women to break up with him.