This episode of “New Girl” begins with Schmidt being caught off-guard when Jess suggests that he and Cece double-date with her and Nick, because he’s already made plans with Elizabeth that evening (to watch “Dexter” and eat pie). Cece is suspicious of Schmidt’s weird(er) behavior, but agrees to the plans. Winston, who has his own love affair with Ferguson the cat, invites himself on the date by promising to get reservations to Picca, the hot new restaurant.

While Nick and Jess are in bed, Cece confides in Jess about wondering if Schmidt’s on drugs. Nick, who doesn’t want to get involved, is coaxed by Jess to do some recon (with some hilarious Southern lawyer-farm worker-itchy bra roleplay). When Nick checks in with Schmidt, Schmidt traps him with a confession about his double-timing. After a “who’s on first?”-eqsue series of questioning, Schmidt begs Nick not to tell Jess about his cheating, but he’s now put Nick in the horrible (and impossible) position of keeping a secret. (more…)