The Best Episodes Directed by Trent O'donnell
#1 - Clean Break
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 22
As Coach prepares to move out of the loft, Schmidt also decides to get rid of his non-essentials and in the process discovers what is truly important to him; Jess and Nick reminisce about their “sex mug” and wonder if they still have feelings for each other.
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#2 - Teachers
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 8
Jess, Coach and Ryan attend a teachers' conference, led by education guru Brenda Brown. Back at the loft, Nick, Schmidt and Winston try to have a wild weekend while Jess is out of town.
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#3 - Jeremy Bearimy
The Good Place Season 3 - Episode 4
The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
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#4 - Everything Is Great!
The Good Place Season 2 - Episode 1
Having had their memories erased by ambitious master architect Michael, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired...except that Eleanor discovers the one clue she had left for herself and attempts to piece things together.
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#5 - Menus
New Girl Season 3 - Episode 8
An overabundance of Chinese food take-out menus left at the loft’s front door is the catalyst for an interconnected series of adventures for Jess and the guys.
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#6 - Kinda Sorta
A.P. Bio Season 2 - Episode 13
The college fair comes to Whitlock, and Sarika has an offer for Jack: Get her into Harvard, and she'll get his book into the hands of her publisher aunt; Stef prepares for a visit from a fling; Helen applies to college.
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#7 - Coral Palms (2)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 4 - Episode 2
Jake and Holt end up on the other side of the interrogation table after being caught plotting an attack on Figgis. Meanwhile, a questionable new captain takes over at the precinct.
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#8 - Landline
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 5
When Coach's liaison with the school nurse gets messy, vice principal Jess must enforce a new, "no fraternization" policy among the teachers. But the tables soon get turned when she finds herself attracted to the hot new science teacher. Meanwhile, Nick is enjoying being Schmidt and Winston's secretary, after the loft gets a new home phone.
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#9 - The Eternal Shriek
The Good Place Season 1 - Episode 7
Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.
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#10 - The Negotiation
Grace and Frankie Season 2 - Episode 3
Brianna wants to produce the organic yam lube for Frankie; Grace vies for her grandchildren's affection; Frankie and Jacob reconnect.
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#11 - San Diego
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 21
As Jess continues to stay with her dad in Portland, they unexpectedly help one another with their love lives. Meanwhile, Nick turns to a reluctant Aly for help with his relationship with Reagan, and Schmidt contemplates using his first name.
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#12 - Boyle's Hunch
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3 - Episode 3
Jake thinks Boyle might have met his soulmate in Genevieve, an art gallery owner, and he tries to help set them up. Meanwhile, Rosa deals with inter-precinct theft and Holt seeks Amy’s help with an image campaign.
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#13 - Reagan
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 6
A beautiful pharmaceutical rep enters the gang’s life when she agrees to sublet Jess’ room while she is on jury duty.
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#14 - Dance
New Girl Season 3 - Episode 22
Jess fears someone is trying to sabotage her first middle school dance and she enlists the gang to help her chaperone on the big night.
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#15 - LAXmas
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 11
As the gang prepares to depart for the holidays, they quickly find they may be home alone when they are all trapped at the airport.
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#16 - The Last Wedding
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 1
At the last wedding of the summer, the gang makes a pact: Each of them will get lucky by night's end. Jess sets her sights on the best man, who also has caught the eye of a beautiful scientist. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Nick get an indecent proposal. Winston recovers from his police academy training, and Coach panics when he realizes he already has hooked up with every woman at the party.
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#17 - Goosebumps Walkaway
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 10
Jess returns from jury duty and attempts to uncover the real identity of a juror sequestered with her. Meanwhile, Reagan prepares to move out of the loft and out of Nick’s life, and Winston and Cece help Schmidt get over his fear of public dancing.
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#18 - Cece's Boys
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 13
As Jess tries to find a new vice principal, she discovers that she has a real problem when it comes to making decisions. Meanwhile, Cece enlists Jess and Reagan to help her recruit new models, and the guys are in for a surprise when they enjoy a day at the spa.
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#19 - Glue
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 15
When Nick freaks out after Reagan lands him a book signing, Jess scrambles to boost his confidence and help it go smoothly. Meanwhile, Winston reveals to Schmidt and Cece that he's proposing to Aly, but needs their help to execute the big plan.
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#20 - Socalyalcon VI
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 19
When Reagan returns home from a work trip, Jess is concerned that she has been spending too much time being Nick's "girlfriend." Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece obsess over security in their new home and Aly reveals an embarrassing secret to Winston.
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#21 - Jury Duty
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 3
Jess eagerly reports to jury duty, until she discovers she may be up for a work promotion. Meanwhile, Nick reaches his limit with Cece’s messiness in the loft.
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#22 - The Decision
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 8
Reagan causes chaos between Nick and Winston when she tells them she’ll sleep with just one of them in an attempt to challenge the guys’ indecisiveness. Meanwhile, Schmidt is reunited with his college frenemy, Benjamin, when looking at wedding venues with Cece.
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#23 - Christmas Eve Eve
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 10
Jess struggles to keep the loft's Secret Santa afloat, while helping Reagan plan a Christmas surprise for Nick. When Winston believes his gift for Cece won’t be delivered in time, Winston and Schmidt go on a mission to track it down.
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#24 - Dress
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 19
Jess races to make alterations to Cece’s bridal dress, while Schmidt tries to keep his “wedding workshop” a secret at work, and Nick struggles to ask Reagan to be his date to the nuptials. Meanwhile, Winston and Aly try to keep their relationship on the down-low at work.
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Grandfathered Season 1 - Episode 9
Jimmy hires Gerald as the new host at his restaurant and gives him a crash course in hospitality. Meanwhile, Vanessa teaches Sara how to take sexy photos for Bruce, and Annelise encourages Ravi to crack down on the comedy in the kitchen.
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#26 - Lillypads
New Girl Season 7 - Episode 3
Nervous about Ruth's interview at a prestigious pre-school, Schmidt recruits Jess to help her prepare. Meanwhile, Nick procrastinates writing, and Winston prepares to confront his fear of testifying in court.
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#27 - Homecoming (2)
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 4
Jess and the gang head to New York, where Schmidt believes he is being honored at his high school. Jess meets Det. Jake Peralta and helps him on a case, which leads her to Brooklyn’s 99th Precinct and a fateful encounter with Gina Linetti and Capt. Raymond Holt. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston scramble to make subway fare, while trying to impress Det. Charles Boyle, and Cece faces off with her new mother-in-law. (Crossover with Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 4 episode 4)
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#28 - Road Trip
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 17
After being emasculated in front of Cece, Schmidt insists on a manly bachelor party weekend in Vegas, but the road trip goes awry when the guys end up at a desert biker bar and he must put his newfound bravado to the test.
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#29 - James Wonder
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 8
In order to land the soon-to-be open principal's position at her school, Jess must impress the disapproving president of the Parents' Council. Winston puts his undercover skills to the test and Nick struggles to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Schmidt and Cece.
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#30 - Ready
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 6
After Jess announces that she is ready to date again, Schmidt pushes her to give her workout partner, Robby, a fighting chance. Then, when Cece hires a hunky new bartender, Nick struggles to understand male beauty, while Winston's newfound confidence makes him irresistible.
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#31 - Happiness
A.P. Bio Season 2 - Episode 1
With no archrival to combat, Jack sets his sights on a new mission: write the most brilliant philosophy book ever and get out of Toledo for good. Stef and Mary forget a special day for Michele. Helen forgets to order routine maintenance for the copier causing mass hysteria at Whitlock.
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#32 - Es Good
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 9
Schmidt enlists Nick to help him earn the respect of his difficult house contractor. Meanwhile, as Jess and Robby test the limits of their ability to be in a casual relationship, Winston and Cece debate the pros and cons of not being single.
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#33 - Par 5
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 20
Fawn takes Jess to a charity golf tournament, but the Vice Principal lands in the sand trap in her attempts to make a good impression. Meanwhile, Winston meets a beautiful woman and must lie about being a cop.
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#34 - Last Thanksgiving
New Girl Season 6 - Episode 7
It's Thanksgiving and Jess and the gang are determined to make this year's festivities a success. However, things don't go according to plan when Robby surprisingly shows up and Schmidt's dad arrives heartbroken. Meanwhile, Nick finds out that Regan is postponing her move-in date and Winston deals with his heroic injury.
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#35 - 300 Feet
New Girl Season 5 - Episode 14
When Jess is served a restraining order by her ex-boyfriend, Sam, she sets out to clear her name with Winstons help. Nick and Schmidt plot against the owner of a trendy new bar that opened on their street.
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#36 - Swuit
New Girl Season 4 - Episode 14
Jess helps Schmidt and Nick pitch their new business venture - the "Swuit," a suit made entirely of sweatshirt material - to entrepreneur Lori Greiner. Meanwhile, Winston and Coach decide they will invest in Cece's future.
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