New Girl
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New Girl is an American television sitcom that premiered on Fox
on September 20, 2011.
On September 28, 2011, after two episodes aired, Fox ordered an additional 11 episodes to the initial 13-episode order, bringing the first season to 24 episodes.
as Jessica "Jess" Day, a well-liked, bubbly woman in her late 20s who is trying to get over her breakup with her boyfriend after he cheats on her. She eventually finds a new place to stay when she moves in with three guys: Nick, a bartender; Schmidt, a professional and modern-day Casanova; and Winston, a former basketball player. Rounding out this unlikely bunch is Jessica's street-smart model friend Cece.
The character of Coach, played by Damon Wayans Jr., appeared in the pilot only. He, Nick, Schmidt and Winston were the original four roommates in the apartment. In the second episode, Winston returns to the apartment and Coach leaves.
for Chermin Entertainment and Fox Television Studios
.
Coach's departure in the second episode is due to Wayans' continuing role in the ABC
sitcom Happy Endings
after it was presumed to be canceled.
, voted by journalists who had seen the pilots
. Review aggregate website Metacritic
gave it a score of 66/100 based on "generally favorable reviews".
in 2001.
was first released on such online services as Hulu Plus, TiVo, and iTunes before the September 20 premiere on Fox.
and JetBlue.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
on September 20, 2011.
On September 28, 2011, after two episodes aired, Fox ordered an additional 11 episodes to the initial 13-episode order, bringing the first season to 24 episodes.
Plot
The series stars Zooey DeschanelZooey Deschanel
Zooey Claire Deschanel is an American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter. In 1999, Deschanel made her film debut in Mumford, followed by her breakout role as young protagonist William Miller's troubled older sister Anita in Cameron Crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous...
as Jessica "Jess" Day, a well-liked, bubbly woman in her late 20s who is trying to get over her breakup with her boyfriend after he cheats on her. She eventually finds a new place to stay when she moves in with three guys: Nick, a bartender; Schmidt, a professional and modern-day Casanova; and Winston, a former basketball player. Rounding out this unlikely bunch is Jessica's street-smart model friend Cece.
Main cast
- Zooey DeschanelZooey DeschanelZooey Claire Deschanel is an American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter. In 1999, Deschanel made her film debut in Mumford, followed by her breakout role as young protagonist William Miller's troubled older sister Anita in Cameron Crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous...
as Jessica "Jess" Day, the eponymous "new girl." She is a teacher in her late 20s who moves in with three guys in an apartment she found on CraigslistCraigslistCraigslist is a centralized network of online communities featuring free online classified advertisements, with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums....
after a messy break-up with her boyfriend. - Jake JohnsonJake JohnsonJake Mark Johnson is an American actor who currently stars as Nick in the Fox comedy series New Girl opposite Zooey Deschanel, which was picked up for a full season run and premiered on September 20, 2011 to strong viewing figures of 10.28 million and positive critical reception.Johnson also...
as Nick Miller, one of Jess's new roommates. Nick is a bartender who has also gone through a slightly-less-recent break up. He is revealed to be thirty and originally from Chicago. He dropped out three semesters shy of his law degree. - Max GreenfieldMax GreenfieldMax Greenfield is an American actor best known for his recurring roles on Veronica Mars as Leo D'Amato, Ugly Betty as Nick Pepper, and for co-starring in the short-lived WB series Modern Men...
as Schmidt, one of Jess's new roommates. Schmidt is the stereotypical ladies man and so-called "douche bag" of the group. - Lamorne MorrisLamorne MorrisLamorne Morris is an American actor, comedian and television personality. As a game show host, he hosted the Cartoon Network game show BrainRush. He has worked for BET in the past....
as Winston Bishop, one of Jess's new roommates and the original "missing" roommate that left room for Jess to move in. Winston returns from playing basketball in Latvia in the second episode. - Hannah SimoneHannah SimoneHannah Simone is a television host, actress, and former fashion model. From May 2006 to November 2008, she worked as a VJ for MuchMusic in Canada, and now currently stars as Cece Meyers on New Girl.-Childhood:...
as Cece Meyers, Jess' childhood best friend and a model.
The character of Coach, played by Damon Wayans Jr., appeared in the pilot only. He, Nick, Schmidt and Winston were the original four roommates in the apartment. In the second episode, Winston returns to the apartment and Coach leaves.
Production
The series was created, produced and written by Elizabeth MeriwetherElizabeth Meriwether
Elizabeth Meriwether is an American playwright and screenwriter, television producer and writer. She is known for the 2010 play Oliver Parker! and the 2011 romantic comedy film No Strings Attached, and the sitcom New Girl for Fox, starring Zooey Deschanel.-Biography:Elizabeth Meriwether was born in...
for Chermin Entertainment and Fox Television Studios
Fox Television Studios
Fox Television Studios, Inc. is the TV production arm of the News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, as well as being the production arm of Fox and a production arm of 20th Century Fox Television, Inc., itself a division of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation...
.
Coach's departure in the second episode is due to Wayans' continuing role in the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
sitcom Happy Endings
Happy Endings (TV series)
Happy Endings is an American television series for the ABC network. The single-camera ensemble comedy premiered on April 13, 2011, as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere of two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:30 pm ET/PT...
after it was presumed to be canceled.
Reception
In June 2011, New Girl was one of eight honorees in the "most exciting new series" category at the 1st Critics' Choice Television Awards1st Critics' Choice Television Awards
The 1st Critics' Choice Television Awards, presented by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association , the best in primetime television programming from June 1, 2010 until May 31, 2011, and took place on June 20, 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California...
, voted by journalists who had seen the pilots
Television pilot
A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...
. Review aggregate website Metacritic
Metacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
gave it a score of 66/100 based on "generally favorable reviews".
Ratings
The pilot episode drew 10.28 million viewers, a 4.8 Adults 18-49 demo rating. This was the highest-rated Fall debut for a Fox scripted show since The Bernie Mac ShowThe Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom featuring comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana and Vanessa. The show aired for five seasons , concluding with a half-hour series finale on Fox....
in 2001.
Online
The pilotTelevision pilot
A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...
was first released on such online services as Hulu Plus, TiVo, and iTunes before the September 20 premiere on Fox.
Others
It was possible to watch the pilot before its release in the in-flight TV services of Frontier AirlinesFrontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Inc., is an American airline headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The carrier, which is a subsidiary and operating brand of Republic Airways Holdings, operates flights to 83 destinations throughout the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica and maintains hubs at...
and JetBlue.
International broadcast
| Country / Region | Channel | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
 Canada |
Citytv Citytv Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division... |
September 20 (8 pm Winnipeg, 9 pm Toronto and Vancouver, 10 pm Calgary and Edmonton) |
 United Kingdom |
E4 | TBA |
 Netherlands |
RTL 5 RTL 5 RTL 5 is the 2nd channel of the RTL Group in the Netherlands. The channel mainly broadcasts American films and hit series but also local productions including Jensen! and Holland's Next Top Model, a Dutch version of America's Next Top Model. RTL 5 recently started airing the Dutch version of... |
December 6, 2011 |
 Australia |
Network Ten Network Ten Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country... |
TBA |
 Mexico |
FOX | October 7, 2011 |
| Asia | STAR World STAR World STAR World is an Asian English language cable and satellite television network owned by Star TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation. The channel is the successor of STAR Plus, a subsidiary of News Corporation... |
November 5, 2011 |
 Greece |
FOXlife Fox Life Greece Fox Life Greece is a television network, launched by the Fox International Channels, which launched on 1 December 2008 and is currently available to the subscribers of NOVA Greece, Conn-x TV and On TV.... |
2012 |
 Philippines |
ETC (RPN 9 Radio Philippines Network Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol... ) |
2011 |
 Germany |
ProSieben | January 5, 2012 |
 South Korea |
On Style | October 8, 2011 |
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