‘New Girl’ Season 1 Highlights: From D-bag Jar to True American

A lot happened in the first 24 episodes of New Girl’s debut season: we’ve come a long way since the mopey Jess obsessed with watching Dirty Dancing. Though it took some time, the FOX comedy eventually found its quirky and fresh groove, becoming one of the more successful new shows of the season. Here’s a look back at the most important highlights, and what we’ll remember from New Girl season 1.