: 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.
: 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. New Girl - Season 3 Epis...
: 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. : Jess tries to fit in with a
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. : In a special post-Super Bowl episode, the
: 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
: 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.
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.