In the New Girl episode (Season 6, Episode 9), the story revolves around Schmidt’s desperate attempt to win the approval of a "manly" contractor and Jess’s struggle to keep her relationship with Robby casual. You can watch the full episode on Peacock . Schmidt’s Quest for Approval
Jess is dating Robby, but she is determined to keep things "chill" and casual to avoid her usual pattern of getting too intense too quickly. [S6E9] Es Good
: To prove how casual they are, Jess suggests they go to the gym together. However, her competitive nature takes over, and a simple workout turns into a high-stakes fitness battle. In the New Girl episode (Season 6, Episode
Schmidt and Cece are renovating their new "fixer-upper" home, but Schmidt finds himself intimidated by their contractor, Jason. To prove he is a "man’s man," Schmidt enlists Nick to help him communicate in a more rugged, less "refined" way. : To prove how casual they are, Jess
: Nick teaches Schmidt that the key to winning over a tough guy is simple, grunted phrases. They settle on "Es good" (It’s good) as the ultimate seal of approval.
While the renovations continue, Winston helps Cece with her new modeling agency. They find themselves in a bizarre situation involving a "glamour" photo shoot for a perspective model who turns out to be less than professional. Watch New Girl Season 6, Episode 9: Es Good
: The "casual" date ends in disaster when both Jess and Robby end up in the hospital with matching injuries from pushing themselves too hard. Winston and Cece’s Modeling Side Plot
