New Girl season 3 explained

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The third season of the American television sitcom New Girl premiered on Fox on September 17, 2013, and concluded on May 6, 2014. Season three consists of 23 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

In March 2013, Fox renewed New Girl for a third season.[1] It premiered on September 17, 2013.[2]

On May 13, 2013, Fox reported that an episode of this season will air after Super Bowl XLVIII,[3] said episode aired along with Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which aired after it.[4] Prince guest starred in the Super Bowl episode, "Prince", marking his first time guest starring in a television sitcom.[5]

Initially scheduled to appear in at least four episodes,[6] Damon Wayans Jr. returned to the show as Coach in the seventh episode and stayed for the remainder of the season as a "special guest star".[7]

Taye Diggs guest starred in Wayans, Jr.'s returning episode, as a ladies' man who hits on Jess.[8] Eva Amurri returned to guest star for one episode.[9] Angela Kinsey guest starred as Rose, a teacher at Jess' new job, who clashes with Jess over her personality and work ethic.[9] Dreama Walker also guest starred in Kinsey's introductory episode, as a teacher named Molly, who immediately takes a dislike to Jess.[10] Jamie Lee Curtis and Rob Reiner returned as Jess' parents in the episode "Birthday". Ben Falcone also guest starred in "Birthday", and Jessica Chaffin first appeared in the episode "Longest Night Ever".[11] Adam Brody appeared as Jess' ex-boyfriend Berkley in the episode "Exes".[12] Linda Cardellini appeared in a three-episode arc as Jess' sister Abby, with her first episode entitled "Sister".[13] Alexandra Daddario guest starred as Michelle, a woman to moves into the apartment building where Jess and the guys live.[14]

Cast and characters

Main cast

Special guest cast

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Episodes

See main article: List of New Girl episodes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'The Following', 'New Girl', 'The Mindy Project' & 'Raising Hope' Renewed by FOX . https://web.archive.org/web/20130307073313/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/04/the-following-new-girl-the-mindy-project-raising-hope-renewed-by-fox/171812/ . dead . March 7, 2013 . TV by the Numbers . Sara . Bibel . March 4, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  2. Web site: FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2013–14 Season: 'Sleepy Hollow', 'Glee', 'Bones' & More . https://web.archive.org/web/20130629170116/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/26/fox-announces-fall-premiere-dates-for-2013-14-season-sleepy-hollow-glee-bones-more/189267/ . dead . June 29, 2013 . Sara . Bibel . TV by the Numbers. June 26, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  3. Web site: Fox 2013–14 Schedule Announced: 'Bones' On the Move + 'Sleepy Hollow' Monday, 'Glee' Gets Midseason Break & More (Updated) . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607114150/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/13/fox-2013-14-schedule-announced-bones-sleepy-hollow-pair-monday-glee-gets-midseason-break-more/182392/ . dead . June 7, 2013 . Amanda . Kondolojy . TV by the Numbers . May 13, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  4. Web site: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Scores Touchdown, Snags Full-Season Pick-Up and Post-Super Bowl Berth. Ausiello. Michael. Roots. Kimberly. TV Line. October 18, 2013. May 21, 2015.
  5. Web site: Prince confirmed to rock 'New Girl' Super Bowl episode: Details.... Hibberd. James. ew.com. January 13, 2014. May 21, 2015.
  6. News: Damon Wayans Jr. Returning To 'New Girl' For Season 3 . Huffington Post . July 15, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  7. Web site: 'New Girl' scoop: Damon Wayans Jr. commits to whole season . adweek.com . Hibberd . James . November 6, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  8. Web site: 'New Girl': Taye Diggs to guest . Snierson . Dan . insidetv.ew.com . September 18, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  9. Web site: 'New Girl' Season 3: Angela Kinsey and Eva Amurri to guest-star . Zap2it . August 13, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  10. Web site: New Girl Exclusive: Apartment 23's Dreama Walker to Play the B— in Jess' New School . TV Line . August 13, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  11. Web site: Jamie Lee Curtis and Rob Reiner Returning to 'New Girl,' Ben Falcone Books Guest Spot (Exclusive) . hollywoodreporter.com . Michael . O'Connell . November 12, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  12. Web site: 'New Girl' Sets Adam Brody for Guest Role . hollywoodreporter.com . Michael . O'Connell . November 26, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  13. Linda Cardellini Joins 'New Girl' in Recurring Role . O'Connell . Michael . The Hollywood Reporter . December 16, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
  14. Web site: 'New Girl' Season 3: 'White Collar' actress Alexandra Daddario cast . Brown . Laurel . zap2it.com . February 6, 2014 . May 21, 2015.