Who's That Girl? A 'New Girl' Podcast

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 15, Exes, which originally aired on February 4, 2014 and was written by Nina Pedrad and directed by Alex Hardcastle.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Nick runs into his ex Caroline and Jess tries to convince him that you can still have a friendship with your ex. Meanwhile Schmidt invites the guys over to his new loft and Schmidt quickly finds tha...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 14, Prince, which originally aired on February 2, 2014 and was directed by Fred Goss and written by David Feeney and Rob Rosell.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: When Jess and Cece get invited to a party at Prince’s house, Nick accidentally drops the L-word while Jess is leaving. Both he and Jess try to figure out what their feelings are, with so...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 13, Birthday, which originally aired on January 21, 2014 and was written by Kim Rosenstock and directed by Richie Keen.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: It’s Jess’s birthday and Nick has gone all out to plan her a surprise birthday party but forgets to plan the day of… meanwhile Coach and Winston have a bake off of who can make the best birthday...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 12, Basketsball, which originally aired on January 14, 2014 and was written by Rebecca Addelman and directed by Lorene Scafaria.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess tries to bond with Coach by pretending to like basketball which leads to a feud with Nick. Meanwhile, Winston shadows Schmidt at work while he’s training a new guy! We discuss Pop C...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 11, Clavado En Un Bar, which originally aired on January 7, 2014 and was written by Berkley Johnson and directed by Eric Appel.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess seeks the aid of her friends to help her determine if she should take a new job and they all share moments of their life where they had to make a big job related decision. We discuss...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 10, Thanksgiving III, which originally aired on November 26, 2013 and was written by Josh Malmuth and directed by Max Winkler.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: After Coach makes Nick question his own masculinity, Nick forces the gang to go camping in the woods for Thanksgiving. They attempt to forage for their own food which lands Jess in an inte...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 9, Longest Night Ever, which originally aired on November 19, 2013 and was written by Ryan Koh and directed by Nicholas Jasenovec.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Coach asks Cece on a date and Jess works to distract Schmidt. Nick lost Winston’s cat Ferguson and they found themselves at Bertie house. We discuss Pop Culture References such as: Gre...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 8, Menus, which originally aired on November 12, 2013 and was written by Matt Fusfeld & Alex Cuthbertson and directed by Trent O'Donnell.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess wants to take her students to the ocean as many of her students have never been but she gets shut down by Principal Foster. Instead, she terrorizes an Asian restaurant who...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 7, Coach, which originally aired on November 5, 2013 and was written by David Feeney and directed by Russ T. Alsobrook.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Coach moves back into the loft after a breakup and chaos ensues when the guys go to a strip club. Meanwhile, Jess is testing the limits with Nick.  We discuss Pop Culture References such as: “Shi...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 6, Keaton, which originally aired on October 22, 2013 and was written by Dave Finkel & Brett Baer and directed by David Katzenberg.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess needs Schmidt to be out of the apartment for a party she’s throwing but he’s in a slump so she takes matters into her own hands and brings out Schmidt’s old friend - Michael Keat...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 5, The Box, which originally aired on October 15, 2013 and was written by Rob Rosell and directed by Andrew Fleming.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: This episode reveals what Nick (... and Jess and Winston) would do with the money he inherits after his Dad’s death. Schmidt is still soul searching after losing Cece and Elizabeth and wonders if he...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 4, The Captain, which originally aired on October 8, 2013 and was written by J.J. Philbin and directed by Fred Goss.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Schmidt tries to break up Nick and Jess while Winston is trying to get his cat laid. We discuss Pop Culture References such as: Titanic / Billy Zane - Nick shared that “After [Schmidt] saw the movie...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 3, Double Date, which originally aired on October 1, 2013 and was written by Luvh Rakhe and directed by Max Winkler.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Nick, Jess, Cece, and Schmidt decide to go on a double date! However, Cece’s concerned by Schmidt’s weird behavior and it’s not long until Schmidt’s truth comes out. Winston doesn’t want to feel lef...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 2, Nerd, which originally aired on September 24, 2013 and was written by Kay Cannon and directed by Fred Goss.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess doesn’t fit in with the teachers at her new school so Nick comes to the rescue! Schmidt spends the episode trying to balance his relationship with Cece and Elizabeth while his coworker Beth tries to...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 1, All In, which originally aired on September 17, 2013 and was written by Elizabeth Meriwether and directed by Max Winkler.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Nick and Jess share they’re ready to go “All In” and end up running off to Mexico. Winston and Schmidt continue to feel out their friendship. Schmidt still can’t decide between Cece and Eliz...

This podcast covers a recap of the second season of New Girl . We’re your hosts, Kelly and Kritika, and we originally met through work but now we consider ourselves long distance best friends. We’ve bonded over our love of TV and brought you this podcast to recap one of our favorite shows -- New Girl . In Season 2, we see the loft mates' friendship blossom. Jess and Nick explored their feelings fo...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 25, Elaine’s Big Day, which originally aired on May 14, 2013 and was directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow. Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Cece is getting married! … Or is she? Schmidt and Winston end up pranking Cece’s wedding but it ultimately ends up being Shivrang and Elaine’s “Big Day”. Meanwhile, Jess a...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 24, Winston’s Birthday, which originally aired on May 7, 2013 and directed by Max Winkler and was written by Brett Baer & Dave Finkel. Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess and Nick sleep together for the first time in the last episode! Before they get a chance to talk about it, they’re split apart as they prepare for Cece’s wedding the next day,...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 23, Virgins, which originally aired on April 30, 2013 and was written by Elizabeth Meriwether and directed by Alec Berg.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: After Jess gets a text from Teddy, the guy who took her “flower”, the whole loft (plus Cece) share their stories about how they lost their virginity.  We discuss Pop Culture References such as:...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 22, Bachelorette Party, which originally aired on April 9, 2013 and was directed by Matt Sohn and written by Kay Cannon and Sophia Lear. Here’s a quick recap of the episode: After the loft receives their wedding invites and finds out that Cece’s wedding is in 3 weeks, Jess plans Cece her “perfect” bachelorette party. Meanwhile, Schmidt goes looking fo...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 21, First Date, which originally aired on April 4, 2013 and was directed by Lynn Shelton and written by J. J. Philbin & Berkley Johnson. Here’s a quick recap of the episode: The loft mates are back in LA and Nick and Jess attempt going on their first date, where they run into the only person they’ve both ever loved -- Jess’s ex, Russell. Meanwhile Win...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 20, Chicago, which originally aired on March 26, 2013 and was written by Luvh Rakhe and directed by Jake Kasdan.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: When Nick finds out his dad died of a heart attack, the whole loft goes to his funeral that Nick has to plan. Jess tries to help and support him while drawing the line at writing Walt’s eulogy. Meanwhil...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 19, Quick Hardening Caulk, which originally aired on March 19, 2013 and was directed by Lorene Scafaria. The teleplay was written by Ryan Koh and the story was by Brett Baer & Dave Finkel. Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Schmidt is not dealing with Cece’s engagement well and decides he needs a lionfish. Meanwhile, Jess is impressed with Nick’s de...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 18, Tinfinity, which originally aired on February 26, 2013 and was directed by Max Winkler and written by Kim Rosenstock and Josh Malmuth. Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Schmidt and Nick are celebrating living together for 10 years, their tin anniversary. Meanwhile, Jess is trying to move on from thinking about Nick and his mouth and Cece is mov...

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 17, Parking Spot, which originally aired on February 19, 2013 and was written by Rebecca Addelman and directed by Fred Goss.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Schmidt finds a parking spot in the apartment building and he, Nick, and Jess fight over who deserves it. Winston also meets up with Daisy to have sex but dramatically does not have a condom...