The seventh and final season of the American television sitcom ''

New Girl ''New Girl'' is an American television sitcom created by Elizabeth Meriwether and produced by 20th Television for Fox that originally aired from September 20, 2011, to May 15, 2018. The series revolves around a kooky teacher, Jessica Day (Zooey ...

'' premiered on

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on April 10, 2018, at 9:30pm (Eastern), and concluded on May 15, 2018. Developed by

Elizabeth Meriwether Elizabeth Hughes Meriwether (born October 11, 1981) is an American writer, producer and television showrunner. She is known for creating the Fox sitcom ''New Girl'', and for writing the play ''Oliver Parker!'' (2010) and the romantic comedy film ...

under the working title ''Chicks & Dicks'', the series revolves around offbeat teacher Jess (

Zooey Deschanel Zooey Claire Deschanel (; born January 17, 1980) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She made her film debut in '' Mumford'' (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film ''Almost Famous'' (2000). Deschanel is known for he ...

) after her moving into an LA loft with three men, Nick (

Jake Johnson Mark Jake Johnson Weinberger (born May 28, 1978) is an American actor, comedian, film producer and screenwriter best known for his role as Nick Miller in the Fox sitcom ''New Girl'' (2011–2018), for which he was nominated for the Critics' C ...

), Schmidt (

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), and Winston (

Lamorne Morris Lamorne Morris (born August 14, 1983) is an American actor, comedian and television personality. He is known for roles such as Winston Bishop in the Fox sitcom ''New Girl'' (2011-2018), Darrin Morris in the National Geographic docudrama '' Vall ...

); Jess's best friend Cece (

Hannah Simone Hannah Simone (born 3 August 1980) is a British-Canadian actress, television host, and former VJ and fashion model. She is known for portraying Cece on the Fox sitcom ''New Girl''. Early life Simone was born in London to an Indian father an ...

) also appears regularly. The characters, who are in their thirties, deal with maturing relationships and career choices.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Jessica "Jess" Day *

as Nick Miller *

as Schmidt *

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as Cece * Danielle Rockoff and Rhiannon Rockoff as

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Special guest cast

* Damon Wayans Jr. as Coach

Recurring cast

Brian Huskey Brian Huskey (born September 8, 1968) is an American character actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his roles in comedy programs such as '' People of Earth'', ''Childrens Hospital'', ''Veep'', and ''Another Period''. He also provides ...

as Merle Streep *

Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in romantic comedy, western, and drama films. Appearing on screen since 1986, he is known for his work in various films such as '' Young Guns'' (1988), '' Stay ...

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as Aly *

Rob Reiner Robert Norman Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the CBS sitcom ''All in the Family'' (1971–1979), a performa ...

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Guest cast

* David Neher as

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as Robby * David Walton as

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* Sam Richardson as Dunston *

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as Outside Dave * Ayden Mayeri as Leslie *

Gillian Vigman Gillian Vigman (born January 28, 1972) is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has played Jack Box's Wife in many Jack in the Box commercials, and is a recurring cast member of the sketch comedy series ''MADtv''. Vigman also st ...

as Kim *

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as Van Bishop * Sarah Baker as Judith *

Quinta Brunson Quinta Brunson (born December 21, 1989) is an American writer, producer, actress, and comedian best known for creating, executive producing, co-writing, and starring in the ABC comedy series ''Abbott Elementary'' (2021–present). Brunson gained ...

as Annabelle * Rebecca Reid as

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Jamie Lee Curtis Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958) is an American actress, producer, children's author, and activist. She came to prominence with her portrayal of Lt. Barbara Duran on the ABC sitcom '' Operation Petticoat'' (1977–78). In 1978, she m ...

as Joan *

Ralph Ahn Ralph Philander Ahn (September 28, 1926 – February 26, 2022) was an American actor. He was the last surviving son of leading Korean independence activist Dosan Ahn Chang-ho. His father's contributions to the Korean independence movement influ ...

as Tran *

June Diane Raphael June Diane Raphael ( ; born January 4, 1980) is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has starred in TV comedy programs '' Burning Love'', Adult Swim's '' NTSF:SD:SUV::'', and '' Grace and Frankie''. Notable film work includes suppo ...

as Sadie *

Brian Posehn Brian Edmund Posehn (; born July 6, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, musician, and writer. After numerous appearances as a television guest star, Posehn acquired his first major recurring role in HBO's '' Mr. Show wit ...

as Bio Teacher *

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as Principal Foster * Zoe Lister Jones as Fawn Moscato

Episodes

Reception

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, the season holds an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 6.78. The site's critical consensus reads, "After seven years of friendship, ''New Girl'' signs off with a thoughtful, funny final season that bids a proper adieu to its colourful cast of characters."

References

External links

''New Girl''
episode listings at

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