New Girl season 3 episode 23 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

On a nonrefundable cruise booked by a couple before their breakup, the group faces awkwardness and humor. Schmidt plans to confess his love to Cece but struggles. Jess and Nick, the ex-couple, navigate their post-breakup relationship with awkward interactions and an unintended kiss. A group intervention helps them reconcile as friends. Amidst humorous mishaps, including getting locked in a room, the cruise strengthens their camaraderie. Post-cruise, there's speculation about Cece's feelings for Schmidt, and Schmidt humorously suggests bunk beds to solve living arrangements.

Full Episode S03E23 Recap

### Scene: Group Discussion about the Cruise - The group talks about a nonrefundable cruise that was booked while two of them were a couple. - They decide to downgrade the "lovers' suite" to include four more people, making it a group trip. ### Scene: Concerns About the Cruise - The group expresses concerns about the potential awkwardness due to the recent breakup of the couple. - Despite reservations, they all agree to go on the cruise, with a focus on enjoying themselves. ### Scene: Preparing for the Cruise - Discussions about the cruise continue, with some humorous remarks about fears and excitement. - There's playful banter, revealing different characters' attitudes towards the cruise. ### Scene: On the Cruise Ship - The group arrives on the cruise ship, greeted by the captain and crew with enthusiasm. - They participate in a safety briefing, where one character's fear of boats is humorously highlighted. ### Scene: Schmidt's Secret Plan - Schmidt reveals his plan to confess his love to Cece during the cruise, but struggles to get the timing right. - There's a comedic misunderstanding involving a violinist hiding behind a vent. ### Scene: Jess and Nick's Awkward Interaction - Jess and Nick, the recently broken-up couple, experience awkwardness while doing couple's activities. - They unintentionally kiss, causing confusion and leading them to question their decision to break up. ### Scene: Group Intervention - The group locks Jess and Nick in a room, urging them to resolve their awkwardness and be friends again. - Everyone shares personal feelings and weird thoughts, leading to Jess and Nick reconciling as friends. ### Scene: Locked in the Room - The group accidentally gets locked in the room, leading to comical situations as they wait for help. - Eventually, they are freed, concluding the cruise with a sense of camaraderie and resolution. ### Scene: Post-Cruise Developments - After the cruise, there's speculation about Cece's feelings for Schmidt. - Schmidt proposes the idea of bunk beds to Nick, humorously suggesting it as a solution to their living situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the group decide to go on a cruise?

The group decided to go on a cruise because a nonrefundable cruise was booked by a couple before they broke up, and they downgraded to include four more people.

What were the group's concerns about the cruise?

The group was concerned about the potential awkwardness and conflict due to the recent breakup of the couple who originally booked the cruise.

How did the characters react to the cruise ship and crew?

The characters were greeted with enthusiasm by the captain and crew, and they participated in a safety briefing with a mix of excitement and humor.

What was Schmidt's secret plan on the cruise?

Schmidt planned to confess his love to Cece and give her a ring, as he was still in love with her.

How did Jess and Nick handle their post-breakup situation on the cruise?

Jess and Nick experienced awkwardness while participating in couple's activities and accidentally kissed, leading them to question their breakup decision.

What was the outcome of the group intervention for Jess and Nick?

The group intervention led to Jess and Nick reconciling as friends after sharing personal feelings and resolving their awkwardness.

What happened when the group got locked in a room?

The group accidentally got locked in a room, leading to comical and bizarre situations until they were eventually freed.

What was the speculation about Cece post-cruise?

Post-cruise, there was speculation about Cece's feelings for Schmidt, suggesting she might still have feelings for him.

What solution did Schmidt propose for his and Nick's living situation?

Schmidt proposed the idea of installing bunk beds in his room for him and Nick, as a humorous solution to their living situation.

New Girl season 3 episode 23

Cruise