The season begins with Jess getting laid off from her teaching job. To cope, she throws herself into zany hobbies like felt art and even takes a gig as a "shot girl" at a rebranding party for Schmidt. During this time, she enters a non-committal physical relationship with Sam, a handsome pediatrician she mistakenly met while pretending to be someone named "Katie".
After much hesitation, the two finally go on an official first date, though they struggle to balance their new romance with their long-standing friendship. Schmidt, Cece, and the Arranged Marriage New Girl - Season 2 Epis...
While Nick and Jess are heating up, Schmidt and Cece are at a crossroads: The season begins with Jess getting laid off
In the season finale, "Elaine’s Big Day," Schmidt and Winston attempt to sabotage Cece's wedding. Ultimately, the wedding is called off when Shivrang reveals he loves someone else (Elaine, played by guest star Taylor Swift), and Cece admits she still loves Schmidt. Winston’s Identity Crisis After much hesitation, the two finally go on
Fearing her "biological clock" is ticking, Cece agrees to an arranged marriage with Shivrang.
After their Season 1 breakup, Cece begins dating a "boring" but nice guy named Robby.
Jess eventually confesses the kiss to Sam, leading to their breakup as Sam realizes the depth of Nick and Jess's connection.