As of July 2026, New Girl Season 2 aired in 2012 with 25 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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New Girl Season 2

2012 25 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

New Girl Season 2 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 1,688 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Zooey Deschanel sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, New Girl Season 2 earns its spot. The jokes in New Girl Season 2 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The romantic tension between Jess and Nick escalates in the hilarious, quirky second season of New Girl - but will they ever hook up? Meanwhile, Schmidt fails to be hip, Winston isn't "prepared" for a hot date and Nick faces a death in his dysfunctional family. Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. The timing in New Girl Season 2 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, New Girl Season 2 respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Zooey Deschanel is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

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🎬 New Girl Season 2 — Episode Guide

Jess is laid off from her teaching job and volunteers to be a shot girl at Schmidt's "rebranding" party.

Jess pretends she's someone else when a handsome stranger mistakes her for his blind date. Meanwhile, a patron at Nick's bar claims to be Nick from the future, and Winston's disapproving mother pays him a visit.

Jess and Nick examine their friendship. Elsewhere, Schmidt hopes to impress an attractive Republican by pretending to be one of Mitt Romney's sons.

Jess gets a quartet of very young new neighbors -- and she's determined to win them over, in spite of the fact that to them, she's not a New Girl -- she's an Old Girl

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.

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 affect...

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) sourc...

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.

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.

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.

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

Jess and Sam go on a weekend getaway with Nick and Angie. But this might not be the trip they expected when Jess starts to party and trouble begins. Could jealousy get in the way of a good time?

A Father's Love

When Nick's con-man father suddenly reappears, Jess tries her best to fix the two men's relationship, despite Nick's fears that he's being used in another one of his dad's gambling schemes. Meanwhile, Schmidt teams up with Robby to try to win back Cece.

Nick becomes convinced that a promising student in Jess's adult writing class is a murderer.

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 nigh...

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.

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.

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

Quick Hardening Caulk

Jess comes to a conclusion about her romantic feelings for Nick and she struggles to tell him - until she's hopped up on pain medication. But after admitting her feelings, she finds out he may have been keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Schmidt becomes obsessed with buying a fish, which Winston...

When a death occurs in Nick's family, Jess, Schmidt and Winston travel with Nick to the Windy City to help him with the funeral preparations and meet his boisterous family members, including his mom, Bonnie; his younger brother, Jamie; and his Boston cousin, Bobby.

🎭 Cast of New Girl Season 2

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Jessica 'Jess' Day

Jake Johnson

Max Greenfield

Lamorne Morris

Hannah Simone

Cecilia 'Cece' Parikh

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