: The season finale sees the entire group on a cruise ship—originally booked by Nick and Jess as a romantic getaway—where they must navigate the awkwardness of being exes while trapped in tight quarters. Character Arc Summaries Season 3 Development Jess Day

: While hungover after a party, Nick and Jess have a serious discussion about their incompatible future goals (including Nick's desire to name his son Reginald VelJohnson), which leads to their mutual breakup.

Transitions from teacher to potential vice-principal while navigating her first serious relationship with a loftmate.

: The tension of Schmidt's double-dating peaks during a high-stakes dinner where he finally confesses his infidelity, leading both women to break up with him.

: Jess tries to fit in with a clique of "mean girl" teachers at her new school. Winston realizes he is color blind but remains more focused on getting revenge on his girlfriend for suspected cheating.

: The group tries to cheer up a depressed Schmidt by tricking him into believing he is emailing his childhood hero, Michael Keaton—a ruse his mother and Nick have maintained for years.

Spirals after losing both Cece and Elizabeth, briefly moves into his own apartment, and tries to "reform" his douchebag ways.