New Girl: Double the Deschanel, Double the Fun

New Girl returned tonight with two new episodes, which is very exciting because it was far and away my favorite new comedy from last season, especially after it really tapped into all of their characters comedic strengths around episode of 8 or 9 of last season.

Episode 1: Re-launch

And tonight’s premiere kept the momentum going and then some. I really love that the gang is back together and, like the title of the episode suggests, they are re-launching themselves. Schmidt has returned to full health and Jess is going to have to find some new ways to keep busy/ make a living, a great idea for storylines going forward. Nick is his same old crazy self, spouting out weird phrases and crazy ideas like it’s his job. This episode was pretty Winston light, but he made the most of his screen time while drinking his delicious fruity drink.

Really happy with the guest stars in the episode too. I think I could listen to Parker Posey tell people that they’re a bunch of stupid jerks on a loop for a solid 17 straight minutes. And Nelson Franklin being the blandest good guy in the world was hilarious, hope we get more of him in the future.

Some of my favorite parts:

• Nick explaining to Jess that their apartment isn’t a fancy hotel which is why she can’t run the sink while someone is taking a shower
• Schmidt blaming Obama for Jess getting laid off
• “When did gum get so fancy?” – Jess mocking Nick being a grumpy old man

Episode 2: Katie

I don’t think I ever lost a grin during the duration of this episode. Everything about Nick freaking out about the possibility of time travel was amazing. The Schmidt/Winston story was a little weaker but it had it’s moments. Also, the spectacular guest starrage continued into the second episode. David Walton as the CupidMatch guy was fantastic, “I’m going to grab a couple of brunches.” And then Josh Gad as Bearclaw was the perfect amount of weird and pathetic.

Some of my favorite parts:

• The Schmidt “douche-bag” jar is still taking donations.
• “I know you didn’t shower today” – Old Nick “Well good guess it’s a Wednesday” – Nick
• “Don’t say all that weird stuff and leave!”
• Z is for Zombie
• “Why are nothing but your breasts covered? Are you a doctor?”

Great start to the season thus far for New Girl, looks like we could be in store for an absolutely wonderful season.

Comments are certainly welcome, whether they are for agreement, disagreement, or indifference.