Season 5 Episode 4 - — Jon And Jess

The episode featured several prominent guest appearances alongside the main cast: as Brandon Kiersey Clemons as KC Ally Maki as Kumiko Stephen Rannazzisi as Todd Ploons

Season 5, Episode 4 of , titled " No Girl ," is notable because it is the first episode of the series featuring the absence of the main character, Jess Day . Plot Summary Season 5 Episode 4 - Jon and Jess

Watch a fan reaction and recap of Jess's departure in Season 5, Episode 4: JESS IS GONE! - New Girl 5X04 - 'No Girl' Reaction Trophy Reacts YouTube• Mar 25, 2024 Nick and Schmidt decide to rent out the

The episode originally aired on January 26, 2016 on FOX. While Jess is away on sequestered jury duty—a

Nick and Schmidt decide to rent out the loft to help pay for Schmidt's upcoming bachelor party. This leads to the introduction of Kumiko , a Japanese traveler, and Brandon , a high-maintenance guest played by guest star Fred Armisen.

The episode's primary narrative follows and Schmidt as they attempt to turn their loft into an illegal boutique hotel. While Jess is away on sequestered jury duty—a storyline created to accommodate actress Zooey Deschanel's real-life maternity leave—the roommates find themselves in various comedic predicaments:

Meanwhile, Winston becomes convinced that his girlfriend, KC , is cheating on him. He enlists Cece's help to go undercover and investigate, leading to a series of awkward confrontations. Production Context