Season 5 poster

Season 5

(2016)

Overview

While Jess is on jury duty, a new face moves into the loft and sparks Nick's interest. Winston falls in love. Schmidt and Cece make big plans.

Cast

Zooey Deschanel as Jessica 'Jess' Day
Zooey Deschanel

as Jessica 'Jess' Day

Jake Johnson as Nick Miller
Jake Johnson

as Nick Miller

Max Greenfield as Schmidt
Max Greenfield

as Schmidt

Lamorne Morris as Winston Bishop
Lamorne Morris

as Winston Bishop

Hannah Simone as Cecilia 'Cece' Parikh
Hannah Simone

as Cecilia 'Cece' Parikh

Episodes

Big Mama P poster

Big Mama P 7.2

January 5, 2016

When Cece and Schmidt ask Jess and Nick to be their Maid of Honor and Best Man, respectively, their first task is to pl…

What About Fred poster

What About Fred 6.6

January 12, 2016

Jumping back into the dating pool, Jess finds herself dating a dud (guest star Taran Killam), but falls in love with hi…

Jury Duty poster

Jury Duty 6.9

January 19, 2016

Jess eagerly reports to jury duty, until she discovers she may be up for a work promotion. Meanwhile, Nick reaches his …

No Girl poster

No Girl 6.7

January 26, 2016

With Jess sequestered at jury duty, Nick turns the loft into an airbnb in order to help pay for Schmidt's upcoming bach…

Bob & Carol & Nick & Schmidt poster

Bob & Carol & Nick & Schmidt 7.0

February 2, 2016

Nick's cousin and his wife visit with a very special request, which prompts Schmidt to offer Nick a glimpse into the fu…

Reagan poster

Reagan 7.1

February 9, 2016

A beautiful pharmaceutical rep enters the gang’s life when she agrees to sublet Jess’ room while she is on jury duty.

Wig poster

Wig 6.7

February 16, 2016

Schmidt and Cece take action when Nick's attraction to Reagan impacts their relationship; Winston teaches Reagan about …

The Decision poster

The Decision 6.8

February 23, 2016

Reagan challenges Nick and Winston's indecisiveness when she says she will sleep with only one of them; while looking a…

Heat Wave poster

Heat Wave 6.8

March 1, 2016

Things heat up between Nick and Reagan over who can provide the loft with the best air conditioning unit. Meanwhile, Wi…

Goosebumps Walkaway poster

Goosebumps Walkaway 6.9

March 8, 2016

Jess attempts to discover the real identity of a juror who was sequestered with her; Reagan prepares to move on; Winsto…

The Apartment poster

The Apartment 6.9

March 15, 2016

It's time for Cece to move into the loft. While Jess is helping her friend move out of her beloved apartment, she has t…

D-Day poster

D-Day 7.2

March 22, 2016

After Cece receives an exciting new job offer, Jess agrees to help Schmidt with the wedding preparations, but things do…

Sam, Again poster

Sam, Again 6.6

March 29, 2016

Jess applies for a job at a progressive new school, but things take a turn when she finds out the principal is dating h…

300 Feet poster

300 Feet 6.2

April 12, 2016

When Jess is served a restraining order by her ex-boyfriend, Sam, she sets out to clear her name with Winstons help. Ni…

Jeff Day poster

Jeff Day 6.8

April 19, 2016

Jess invents a male alter ego, "Jeff Day," in order to buy a new car from a sexist salesman, but her plan backfires whe…

Helmet poster

Helmet 7.2

April 19, 2016

Despite being happy with Sam, Jess confesses to Cece that she had a sex dream about Nick. And Schmidt attempts to help …

Road Trip poster

Road Trip 7.0

April 26, 2016

After being emasculated in front of Cece, Schmidt insists on a manly bachelor party weekend in Vegas, but the road trip…

A Chill Day In poster

A Chill Day In 6.9

April 26, 2016

Refusing to accept that their crazy days are behind them, Jess and Cece abandon their low-key bachelorette party plans …

Dress poster

Dress 6.6

May 3, 2016

Jess races to make alterations to Cece’s bridal dress, while Schmidt tries to keep his “wedding workshop” a secret at w…

Return To Sender poster

Return To Sender 6.8

May 3, 2016

Jess meets Sam’s female best friend, Diane. Meanwhile, Nick is worried Gavin will disappoint Schmidt again and Winston …

Wedding Eve poster

Wedding Eve 7.4

May 10, 2016

On the night before the wedding, Nick and Winston try to help Schmidt re-write his vows and Jess, thinking that Sam is …

Landing Gear poster

Landing Gear 7.8

May 10, 2016

Schmidt makes a last ditch effort to convince Cece's mom to come to their wedding, but in doing so, he might miss the s…