New Girl - Season 3 Epis... May 2026

: The group tries to cheer up a depressed Schmidt by tricking him into believing he is emailing his childhood hero, Michael Keaton—a ruse his mother and Nick have maintained for years.

: 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.

: Jess tries to fit in with a clique of "mean girl" teachers at her new school. Winston realizes he is color blind but remains more focused on getting revenge on his girlfriend for suspected cheating. New Girl - Season 3 Epis...

Spirals after losing both Cece and Elizabeth, briefly moves into his own apartment, and tries to "reform" his douchebag ways.

: 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 : The group tries to cheer up a

Season 3 of New Girl focuses heavily on the new relationship between Nick and Jess, Schmidt's fallout from his infidelity, and the evolution of Winston's increasingly eccentric personality.

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. Winston realizes he is color blind but remains

: While hungover after a party, Nick and Jess have a serious discussion about their incompatible future goals (including Nick's desire to name his son Reginald VelJohnson), which leads to their mutual breakup.