Episode 2: Kryptonite Apr 2026
After several failed attempts to be "casual" about getting her stuff back, the guys escort Jess to Spencer's house. After seeing Spencer treat her poorly again, Jess finally stands up to him, retrieves her TV (and a plant), and officially cuts ties.
Schmidt continues his attempts to impress Cece, Jess's model best friend, though she remains largely unimpressed and intimidating to him. Character Introductions & Dynamics
Schmidt is forced to put money in the jar multiple times, notably for his commentary on Winston's Latvian basketball career. Episode 2: Kryptonite
This episode marks the first appearance of Lamorne Morris as Winston. He is depicted as highly competitive and slightly out of touch after his time abroad Tumblr .
In this episode, Jess tries to move on from her ex-boyfriend, Spencer, but finds herself physically and emotionally stuck because she still has belongings at his house—specifically her favourite TV. Meanwhile, the guys deal with the arrival of a former roommate. After several failed attempts to be "casual" about
The guys' attempt to "coach" Jess on how to be tough before meeting Spencer, which results in Jess accidentally breaking her own car window.
Winston Bishop returns from playing professional basketball in Latvia to find that "Coach" has moved out and Jess has moved in Wattpad . He immediately tries to reclaim his "alpha" status in the loft, specifically eyeing his old room (now Jess's) and his favorite chair. Character Introductions & Dynamics Schmidt is forced to
Jess admits that she is still in contact with her cheating ex, Spencer, because he has her TV. The guys realize Spencer is her "Kryptonite"—the one thing that makes her weak and keeps her from moving on New Girl Wiki .
