New Girl season 2
New Girl (season 2) | |
---|---|
Season 2 | |
No. of episodes | 25 |
Release | |
Original network | Fox |
Original release | September 25, 2012 May 14, 2013 | –
Season chronology | |
The second season of the American comedy series New Girl premiered on September 25, 2012 on Fox and concluded on May 14, 2013. Season two consists of 25 episodes. Developed by Elizabeth Meriwether under the working title Chicks & Dicks, the series revolves around offbeat teacher Jess (Zooey Deschanel) after her moving into an LA loft with three men, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), and Winston (Lamorne Morris); Jess' best friend Cece (Hannah Simone) also appear regularly. The show combines comedy and drama elements as the characters, who are in their early thirties, deal with maturing relationships and career choices.
Production
On April 9, 2012, Fox renewed New Girl for a second season, which premiered on September 25, 2012.[1][2] Parker Posey guest starred as a "shot girl" at a party thrown by Schmidt in the season premiere episode "Re-Launch"; Leslie Mann was originally cast in the role, but pulled out due to a scheduling conflict.[3] Raymond J. Barry guest starred as "Old Nick" — an older drunk man who frequents Nick's bar, claiming to be Nick — from the future.[4] Niecy Nash, David Walton and Eric Winter all signed on as guest stars for the second season. However, Walton was the only actor out of three that appeared in the series, he appeared in a recurring role as Jess' love interest, Sam, first appearing in the episode "Katie".[5] Rachael Harris reprised her role as Jess' boss, Tanya Lamontagne in episode "Re-Launch".[5] Maria Thayer guest starred as Amelia in the Halloween episode, a woman from Nick's college days.[6] Carla Gugino guest starred in a three-episode stint as Schmidt's new boss, Emma.[7] Jamie Lee Curtis and Rob Reiner guest starred as Jess' parents in the Thanksgiving episode.[8] Rob Riggle also guest starred as Schmidt's cousin in the Thanksgiving episode.[9] Olivia Munn guest starred in a three-episode arc as Angie, a love interest for Nick.[10] Brenda Song appeared in a recurring role as Daisy, a love interest for Winston. Brooklyn Decker also guest starred in Song's introductory episode, appearing as Holly. Nate Corddry also guest starred in an episode.[11] Odette Annable guest starred as Nick's new boss and love interest, Shane, in the episode "Quick Hardening Caulk"; It was previously reported that Annable's role would be recurring, however, she only appeared in one episode.[12] Margo Martindale, Nick Kroll and Bill Burr guest starred as Nick's mother, brother and cousin, respectively.[13][14] Dermot Mulroney reprised his role as Russell from the previous season. Merritt Wever played Elizabeth, Schmidt's old girlfriend from college, in the last four episodes of the season.[15] Taylor Swift guest starred in the season finale "Elaine's Big Day", playing the episode's titular character.[16][17]
Cast
Main
- Zooey Deschanel as Jessica "Jess" Christopher Day
- Jake Johnson as Nicholas "Nick" Miller
- Max Greenfield as Schmidt
- Lamorne Morris as Winston Bishop
- Hannah Simone as Cecilia "Cece" Parekh
Recurring
- Rachael Harris as Tanya Lamontagne
- Kali Hawk as Shelby
- Dermot Mulroney as Russell
- Nelson Franklin as Robby
- David Walton as Sam
- Carla Gugino as Emma
- Rob Reiner as Bob Day
- Olivia Munn as Angie
- Brenda Song as Daisy
- Satya Bhabha as Shivrang
- Merritt Weaver as Elizabeth
Guest
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 | 1 | "Re-Launch" | Steve Pink | Kay Cannon | September 25, 2012 | 2ATM01 | 5.35[18] |
26 | 2 | "Katie" | Larry Charles | Elizabeth Meriwether | September 25, 2012 | 2ATM02 | 5.18[18] |
27 | 3 | "Fluffer" | Fred Goss | J. J. Philbin | October 2, 2012 | 2ATM04 | 4.99[19] |
28 | 4 | "Neighbors" | Steve Pink | Berkley Johnson | October 9, 2012 | 2ATM03 | 4.94[20] |
29 | 5 | "Models" | Eric Appel | Josh Malmuth | October 23, 2012 | 2ATM05 | 5.16[21] |
30 | 6 | "Halloween" | Jesse Peretz | David Iserson | October 30, 2012 | 2ATM06 | 4.75[22] |
31 | 7 | "Menzies" | Jason Woliner | Kim Rosenstock | November 13, 2012 | 2ATM07 | 4.35[23] |
32 | 8 | "Parents" | Jesse Peretz | Ryan Koh | November 20, 2012 | 2ATM08 | 4.11[24] |
33 | 9 | "Eggs" | Neal Brennan | Kay Cannon | November 27, 2012 | 2ATM09 | 4.12[25] |
34 | 10 | "Bathtub" | Tristram Shapeero | Donick Cary | December 4, 2012 | 2ATM10 | 4.10[26] |
35 | 11 | "Santa" | Craig Zisk | Luvh Rakhe | December 11, 2012 | 2ATM11 | 4.18[27] |
36 | 12 | "Cabin" | Alec Berg | J. J. Philbin | January 8, 2013 | 2ATM12 | 3.78[28] |
37 | 13 | "A Father's Love" | Jake Kasdan | Berkley Johnson & Josh Malmuth | January 15, 2013 | 2ATM13 | 3.65[29] |
38 | 14 | "Pepperwood" | Lynn Shelton | Nick Adams | January 22, 2013 | 2ATM14 | 4.05[30] |
39 | 15 | "Cooler" | Max Winkler | Rebecca Addelman | January 29, 2013 | 2ATM15 | 4.74[31] |
40 | 16 | "Table 34" | Tristram Shapeero | David Iserson | February 5, 2013 | 2ATM16 | 4.83[32] |
41 | 17 | "Parking Spot" | Fred Goss | Rebecca Addelman | February 19, 2013 | 2ATM17 | 4.31[33] |
42 | 18 | "TinFinity" | Max Winkler | Kim Rosenstock & Josh Malmuth | February 26, 2013 | 2ATM18 | 4.29[34] |
43 | 19 | "Quick Hardening Caulk" | Lorene Scafaria | Story by: Brett Baer & Dave Finkel Teleplay by: Ryan Koh | March 19, 2013 | 2ATM19 | 4.26[35] |
44 | 20 | "Chicago" | Jake Kasdan | Luvh Rakhe | March 26, 2013 | 2ATM20 | 4.19[36] |
45 | 21 | "First Date" | Lynn Shelton | J. J. Philbin & Berkley Johnson | April 4, 2013 | 2ATM22 | 4.77[37] |
46 | 22 | "Bachelorette Party" | Matt Sohn | Kay Cannon & Sophia Lear | April 9, 2013 | 2ATM21 | 4.09[38] |
47 | 23 | "Virgins" | Alec Berg | Elizabeth Meriwether | April 30, 2013 | 2ATM23 | 3.57[39] |
48 | 24 | "Winston's Birthday" | Max Winkler | Brett Baer & Dave Finkel | May 7, 2013 | 2ATM24 | 3.94[40] |
49 | 25 | "Elaine's Big Day" | Jake Kasdan | Christian Magalhães & Bob Snow | May 14, 2013 | 2ATM25 | 4.07[41] |
References
- ^ "FOX ANNOUNCES FALL PREMIERE DATES FOR THE 2012–2013 SEASON". Fox Flash. June 18, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (April 9, 2012). "Breaking: Fox Renews Glee, New Girl and Raising Hope". TVLine. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ Michael Ausiello. "New Girl Casts Parker Posey in Season 2 – Schmidt's Penis". TVLine. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (August 7, 2012). "New Girl Season 2 Scoop: Can Justified's Raymond Barry Possibly Be Nick's..." TVLine. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Bentley, Jean (July 23, 2012). "'New Girl' Season 2 casts Niecy Nash, David Walton and Leslie Mann". Zap2it. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "New Girl Casting Scoop Meet The Girl Who Broke Nicks Heart". E! Online. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ Franich, Darren (September 14, 2012). "'New Girl': Carla Gugino to play Schmidt's boss | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "New Girl: Jamie Lee Curtis And Rob Reiner To Play Zooey Deschanel's Parents". E! Online. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ Michael Ausiello. "New Girl Exclusive: Rob Riggle Cast as Schmidt?!". TVLine. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ "Olivia Munn to Be a New Girl on New Girl". E! Online. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
- ^ Hibberd, James (December 10, 2012). "'New Girl' scoop: Disney Channel star cast in love interest role – EXCLUSIVE". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ ' + data.results.personName + ' (February 4, 2013). "'New Girl' casting: Odette Annable will play Nick's new girlfriend – Zap2it". Blog.zap2it.com. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ Brissey, Breia. "'New Girl': Margo Martindale to play Nick's mom - EXCLUSIVE | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ Brissey, Breia. "'New Girl': Nick Kroll and Bill Burr to guest | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ Michael Ausiello (March 11, 2013). "'New Girl' Season 1 Spoilers: Flashback Episode Virginity". TVLine. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (December 13, 2012). "Taylor Swift Locks In 'New Girl' Cameo – Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "Taylor Swift to Guest Star on 'New Girl' Season Finale". Hollywoodreporter.com. November 17, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (September 26, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'New Girl', 'Dancing With the Stars', & 'Ben & Kate' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara. "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'The Voice', & 'Dancing With the Stars' Special Adjusted Up; 'Go On', 'Vegas' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'The Voice', 'Hart of Dixie', 'NCIS:LA' & 'DWTS' Adjusted Up; 'Go On' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'NCIS:LA', 'DWTS' & 'Vegas' Adjusted Up, 'Go On' 'Happy Endings', 'X Factor' & 'The New Normal' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (October 31, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (November 14, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Parenthood' & 'NCIS' Adjusted Up; 'Go On', 'Hart of Dixie', 'Happy Endings' & 'The Mindy Project' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Dancing With the Stars', 'Private Practice' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Up; 'Go On' 'Happy Endings' & 'The New Normal' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Dancing With the Stars', 'Private Practice' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Up; 'Go On' 'Happy Endings' & 'The New Normal' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 5, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Parenthood', 'Victoria's Secret Fashion Show', 'The Voice', & 'Shark Tank' Adjusted Up; 'Hart of Dixie' and 'Go On' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (December 12, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' & 'The Mindy Project' Adjusted Up; 'Happy Endings' & 'Take It All' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (January 9, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers' & 'New Girl' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 16, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'Off Their Rockers' & 'The New Normal' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (January 24, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Parenthood' & 'New Girl' Adjusted Up; 'The Taste', 'Hart of Dixie' & 'Emily Owens M.D.' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 30, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'Raising Hope', 'New Girl' & 'Go On' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 6, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Smash', 'New Girl' & 'The Bachelor' Adjusted Up; 'Betty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday Special' and 'Vegas' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 21, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The New Normal' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 27, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Mindy Project' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Golden Boy', 'The New Normal' or 'Smash'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (March 20, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'New Girl, 'NCIS' & 'NCIS: Los Angeles' Adjusted Up; 'Smash' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 27, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'NCIS', 'Hell's Kitchen',& 'Splash' 'Dancing with the Stars' Adjusted Up, 'The New Normal' 'Body of Proof' & 'Go On' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 5, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Two and a Half Men', 'The Office', & 'Wife Swap' Adjusted Up; 'Scandal' & 'The Mindy Project' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 10, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'NCIS', 'Hell's Kitchen', 'NCIS:LA' & 'Dancing With the Stars' Adjusted Up; 'Ready for Love' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (May 1, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'NCIS' & 'Hell's Kitchen' Adjusted Up; 'Grimm' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 8, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' & 'NCIS' Adjusted Up; 'Grimm' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 15, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' & 'NCIS' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Grimm' or 'New Girl'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 16, 2013.