Nervous about Ruth’s interview at a prestigious pre-school, Schmidt recruits Jess to help her prepare. Meanwhile, Nick procrastinates writing, and Winston prepares to confront his fear of testifying in court.

Reagan challenges Nick and Winston’s indecisiveness when she says she will sleep with only one of them; while looking at wedding venues with Cece, Schmidt runs into his college frenemy,…

When Schmidt’s plans for his 29th birthday fall apart, Jess takes charge and enlists the help of her school’s party hungry vice-principal. Meanwhile, Nick begrudgingly has his first date at…

After leaving her long-time boyfriend, Jess moves into an apartment with three men, and tries to re-enter the dating world.

Gloria tries to help Jay and Manny with their problems but both are unreceptive. Claire considers running against Councilman Duane Bailey. Cam and Mitch are the victims of a hit-and-run…

Barney and Robin are afraid to break the news to Nora and Kevin that they cheated with each other and want to get back together, while Ted and Marshall get…