New Girl season 2
New Girl | |
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Season 2 | |
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No. of episodes | 25 |
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Original network | Fox |
Original release | September 25, 2012 May 14, 2013 | –
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The second season of the American television sitcom New Girl premiered on Fox on September 25, 2012, and concluded on May 14, 2013, consisting of 25 episodes. Developed by Elizabeth Meriwether under the working title Chicks & Dicks, the series revolves around offbeat teacher Jess (Zooey Deschanel) after her moving into a Los Angeles loft with three men, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), and Winston (Lamorne Morris); Jess's best friend Cece (Hannah Simone) also appears regularly. The show combines comedy and drama elements as the characters, who are in their early thirties, deal with maturing relationships and career choices.
Production
On April 9, 2012, Fox renewed New Girl for a second season, which premiered on September 25, 2012.[1][2] Parker Posey guest starred as a "shot girl" at a party thrown by Schmidt in the season premiere episode "Re-Launch"; Leslie Mann was originally cast in the role, but pulled out due to a scheduling conflict.[3] Raymond J. Barry guest starred as "Old Nick" — an older drunk man who frequents Nick's bar, claiming to be Nick — from the future.[4] Niecy Nash, David Walton and Eric Winter all signed on as guest stars for the second season. However, Walton was the only actor out of three that appeared in the series, he appeared in a recurring role as Jess' love interest, Sam, first appearing in the episode "Katie".[5] Rachael Harris reprised her role as Jess' boss, Tanya Lamontagne in episode "Re-Launch".[5] Maria Thayer guest starred as Amelia in the Halloween episode, a woman from Nick's college days.[6] Carla Gugino guest starred in a three-episode stint as Schmidt's new boss, Emma.[7] Jamie Lee Curtis and Rob Reiner guest starred as Jess' parents in the Thanksgiving episode.[8] Rob Riggle also guest starred as Schmidt's cousin in the Thanksgiving episode.[9] Olivia Munn guest starred in a three-episode arc as Angie, a love interest for Nick.[10] Brenda Song appeared in a recurring role as Daisy, a love interest for Winston. Brooklyn Decker also guest starred in Song's introductory episode, appearing as Holly. Nate Corddry also guest starred in an episode.[11] Odette Annable guest starred as Nick's new boss and love interest, Shane, in the episode "Quick Hardening Caulk"; It was previously reported that Annable's role would be recurring, however, she only appeared in one episode.[12] Margo Martindale, Nick Kroll and Bill Burr guest starred as Nick's mother, brother and cousin, respectively.[13][14] Dermot Mulroney reprised his role as Russell from the previous season. Merritt Wever played Elizabeth, Schmidt's old girlfriend from college, in the last four episodes of the season.[15] Taylor Swift guest starred in the season finale "Elaine's Big Day", playing the episode's titular character.[16][17]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Zooey Deschanel as Jessica "Jess" Day
- Jake Johnson as Nick Miller
- Max Greenfield as Schmidt
- Lamorne Morris as Winston Bishop
- Hannah Simone as Cece
Recurring cast
- Rachael Harris as Tanya Lamontagne
- Kali Hawk as Shelby
- Dermot Mulroney as Russell
- Nelson Franklin as Robby
- David Walton as Sam
- Carla Gugino as Emma
- Rob Reiner as Bob Day
- Olivia Munn as Angie
- Brenda Song as Daisy
- Satya Bhabha as Shivrang
- Merritt Weaver as Elizabeth
Guest cast
- Parker Posey as Casey
- Anna Maria Horsford as Charmaine
- Raymond J. Barry as Old Nick
- Josh Gad as Bearclaw
- Rebecca Reid as Nadia
- James M. Connor as Gary
- Maria Thayer as Amelia
- Molly Cheek as Marion
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Joan
- Rob Riggle as Big Schmidt
- June Diane Raphael as Sadie
- Kay Cannon as Melissa
- Jeff Kober as Remy
- Dennis Farina as Walt Miller
- Nathan Corddry as Edgar
- Brooklyn Decker as Holly
- Steve Agee as Outside Dave
- Steve Howey as Jax McTavish
- Odette Annable as Shane
- Margo Martindale as Bonnie
- Ellen Albertini Dow as Aunt Ruthie
- Bill Burr as Bobby
- Nick Kroll as Jamie
- Lauren Weedman as Mysteria
- Dylan O'Brien as The Guy
- Curtis Armstrong as Dr. Foster
- Mary Lynn Rajskub as Peg
- Taylor Swift as Elaine
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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25 | 1 | "Re-Launch" | Steve Pink | Kay Cannon | September 25, 2012 | 2ATM01 | 5.35[18] |
26 | 2 | "Katie" | Larry Charles | Elizabeth Meriwether | September 25, 2012 | 2ATM02 | 5.18[18] |
27 | 3 | "Fluffer" | Fred Goss | J. J. Philbin | October 2, 2012 | 2ATM04 | 4.99[19] |
28 | 4 | "Neighbors" | Steve Pink | Berkley Johnson | October 9, 2012 | 2ATM03 | 4.94[20] |
29 | 5 | "Models" | Eric Appel | Josh Malmuth | October 23, 2012 | 2ATM05 | 5.16[21] |
30 | 6 | "Halloween" | Jesse Peretz | David Iserson | October 30, 2012 | 2ATM06 | 4.75[22] |
31 | 7 | "Menzies" | Jason Woliner | Kim Rosenstock | November 13, 2012 | 2ATM07 | 4.35[23] |
32 | 8 | "Parents" | Jesse Peretz | Ryan Koh | November 20, 2012 | 2ATM08 | 4.11[24] |
33 | 9 | "Eggs" | Neal Brennan | Kay Cannon | November 27, 2012 | 2ATM09 | 4.12[25] |
34 | 10 | "Bathtub" | Tristram Shapeero | Donick Cary | December 4, 2012 | 2ATM10 | 4.10[26] |
35 | 11 | "Santa" | Craig Zisk | Luvh Rakhe | December 11, 2012 | 2ATM11 | 4.18[27] |
36 | 12 | "Cabin" | Alec Berg | J. J. Philbin | January 8, 2013 | 2ATM12 | 3.78[28] |
37 | 13 | "A Father's Love" | Jake Kasdan | Berkley Johnson & Josh Malmuth | January 15, 2013 | 2ATM13 | 3.65[29] |
38 | 14 | "Pepperwood" | Lynn Shelton | Nick Adams | January 22, 2013 | 2ATM14 | 4.05[30] |
39 | 15 | "Cooler" | Max Winkler | Rebecca Addelman | January 29, 2013 | 2ATM15 | 4.74[31] |
40 | 16 | "Table 34" | Tristram Shapeero | David Iserson | February 5, 2013 | 2ATM16 | 4.83[32] |
41 | 17 | "Parking Spot" | Fred Goss | Rebecca Addelman | February 19, 2013 | 2ATM17 | 4.31[33] |
42 | 18 | "TinFinity" | Max Winkler | Kim Rosenstock & Josh Malmuth | February 26, 2013 | 2ATM18 | 4.29[34] |
43 | 19 | "Quick Hardening Caulk" | Lorene Scafaria | Story by : Brett Baer & Dave Finkel Teleplay by : Ryan Koh | March 19, 2013 | 2ATM19 | 4.26[35] |
44 | 20 | "Chicago" | Jake Kasdan | Luvh Rakhe | March 26, 2013 | 2ATM20 | 4.19[36] |
45 | 21 | "First Date" | Lynn Shelton | J. J. Philbin & Berkley Johnson | April 4, 2013 | 2ATM22 | 4.77[37] |
46 | 22 | "Bachelorette Party" | Matt Sohn | Kay Cannon & Sophia Lear | April 9, 2013 | 2ATM21 | 4.09[38] |
47 | 23 | "Virgins" | Alec Berg | Elizabeth Meriwether | April 30, 2013 | 2ATM23 | 3.57[39] |
48 | 24 | "Winston's Birthday" | Max Winkler | Brett Baer & Dave Finkel | May 7, 2013 | 2ATM24 | 3.94[40] |
49 | 25 | "Elaine's Big Day" | Jake Kasdan | Christian Magalhães & Bob Snow | May 14, 2013 | 2ATM25 | 4.07[41] |
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds an approval rating of 88% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 6.56/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "New Girl's terrific ensemble cast remains its most valuable asset, and the show is buoyed by a deeper, more relatable central performance from lead Zooey Deschanel in its sophomore season."[42]
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