Episode 1 “Relaunch”

Eager to announce to the world that he’s back, with fully functioning nether regions, Schmidt throws a party and hires Jess as a shot girl after she’s laid off from her teaching position.

Episode 2 “Katie”

Mistaken identity abounds as Jess inadvertently captures the attention of a beer delivery guy and then pretends to be someone else when a handsome stranger thinks she is his blind date. Then, a regular at Nick’s bar claims to be

Episode 3 “Fluffer”

When a group of young twenty-something neighbors moves in across the hall, Jess and Schmidt are determined to become friends with them. Meanwhile, Nick enacts a series of pranks on Schmidt to make him think he’s getting old.

Episode 4 “Neighbors”

When a group of young twenty-something neighbors moves in across the hall, Jess and Schmidt are determined to become friends with them. Meanwhile, Nick enacts a series of pranks on Schmidt to make him think he’s getting old.

Episode 5 “Models”

After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver’s seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.

Episode 6 “Halloween”

Jess gets a job as a zombie at a haunted house, but is more frightened of her changing feelings towards Sam. Schmidt and Cece are perfectly matched in the costumes they’re wearing, while Winston and Shelby are worlds apart in theirs. Nick gets a visit from a former college crush who shows her affection in a scary way.

Episode 7 “Menzies”

As Jess’ job search kicks into high gear, the guys fear her time of the month is also affecting their physical and psychological well-being. Meanwhile, Schmidt begins a “50 Shades of Grey”-type of relationship with his corporate boss, and Nick gains wisdom from an unlikely, hands-on (and mute) source.

Episode 8 “Parents”

Jess invites her divorced Mom and Dad over for Thanksgiving dinner and enlists Nick and Cece to help her with a “Parent Trap” to reunite them. Meanwhile, Schmidt’s cousin, Big Schmidt, visits, and Winston manipulates them into an escalating battle to prove their manhood.

Episode 9 “Eggs”

When Jess learns that a friend is pregnant, both she and Cece panic that time is running out for them to have children. Meanwhile, Schmidt seeks advice on how to please Emma, and Nick and Winston visit the zoo to find inspiration for Nick’s zombie-themed novel.

Episode 10 “Bathtub”

Tired of taking showers, Jess and Winston scheme to get a bathtub in the loft. Then, at the bar, Nick meets a tough and beautiful customer with boyfriend troubles. Meanwhile, Schmidt is torn between his boss and trying to win back Cece.

Episode 11 “Santa”

When the gang attempts to juggle multiple holiday parties in one night, Jess tries to avoid a remorseful Sam (guest star David Walton), Nick tries to keep up with a sexually adventurous Angie and Winston panics when he gets a cranberry stuck in his ear.

Episode 12 “Cabin”

Jess invites Nick and Angie to spend a couples’ weekend with her and Sam. Once there, however, she quickly discovers that two’s company and four’s a crowd. Meanwhile, Winston tries to teach Schmidt about race relations.

Episode 13  “A Father’s Love”

Jess tries to help Nick repair his relationship with his con-man father, but Nick worries that his dad is only using him in a scheme. Elsewhere, Schmidt and Robby team up to try to win back Cece.

Season 2 Episode 14 – Pepperwood

When Nick is convinced that one of Jess’ students is hiding a nefarious secret, he goes undercover in her adult night school class. Meanwhile, Winston has an embarrassing encounter with Cece, causing an examination of all the loft-mate’s peculiarities.

 Season 2 Episode 15 – Cooler

Nick and Schmidt go out on a “bro’s night,” but quickly become infatuated with, and highly competitive over, a beautiful woman attracted to sadness. Meanwhile, Winston falls for a girl with absolutely no interest in him, which only makes him more attracted to her. Then, Jess’ decision to have a night alone in the loft doesn’t go as planned and involves another round of the drinking game “True American,” and a surprising development in her relationship with one of the loft mates.

Season 2 Episode 16 – Table 34

The gang attends a dating convention, where Cece hopes to find a prospective husband – even as Schmidt hopes to win her back. Meanwhile, Winston’s mojo returns, and Jess and Nick get put in a compromising position in front of Dr. Sam.

Season 2 Episode 17 – Parking Spot

When Schmidt discovers a previously unknown, yet highly-coveted parking spot, Jess and the roommates battle it out to see who will get to use it. Meanwhile, Winston has a hard time finding a condom when he gets an impromptu invitation from Daisy.

Season 2 Episode 18 – Tinfinity

Jess catches the eye of a professional football player, with whom Winston landed an exclusive interview for his radio station. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt argue over the planning of their “TinFinity” party celebrating their tenth anniversary of living together, and Cece gets a surprise offer.

Season 02, Episode 19 – “Quick Hardening Caulk”

Jess admits how she feels about Nick, but soon after coming clean, she learns that he may have been hiding something. Elsewhere, Schmidt becomes preoccupied with buying a fish; and Nick tries to impress his boss by planning a promotion at the bar.

Season 02, Episode 20 – “Chicago”

After a death occurs in Nick’s family, the gang travel with him to Chicago, where they help with funeral plans and meet his family.

Season 02, Episode 21 – “First Date”

AJess and Nick attempt to break out of relationship limbo by going on a date. But when Schmidt and Winston catch wind of their plans, they try to sabotage the romantic outing.

Season 02, Episode 22 – “Bachelorette Party”

To celebrate Cece’s upcoming nuptials, Jess throws a bachelorette party while Nick and Winston take her fiancé out for a guys’ night. Meanwhile, Schmidt needs to find a date to bring to the wedding, so he seeks out his old college girlfriend.

Season 02, Episode 23 – “Virgins”

The gang share stories about how they each lost their virginity in a series of flashbacks.

Season 02, Episode 24 – “Winston’s Birthday”

Jess’ father (Rob Reiner) visits at an inopportune time, forcing Nick to spend time alone with him. Meanwhile, Jess gets a new job opportunity; Schmidt deals with his feelings about Elizabeth; and Winston expects a surprise birthday party, but no one remembers to throw one.

Season 02, Episode 25 – “Elaine’s Big Day”

The second season ends with Jess and Nick making a decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Winston plan to sabotage Cece’s wedding, but a surprise announcement throws an additional wrench into the plans. Taylor Swift appears as a wedding guest.