Deep Dive
Why did Schmidt react so strongly when Coach asked CeCe out on a date?
Schmidt has a complicated, long history with CeCe and is not emotionally ready to see her with someone else.
What was the main conflict in the episode involving Schmidt and CeCe?
Schmidt tries to stop CeCe's date with Coach, leading to a night of babysitting and chaos.
How did Nick and Jess plan to handle Schmidt's emotional state during the episode?
They decided to babysit Schmidt to prevent him from interfering with CeCe's date.
What unusual method did Jess use to distract Schmidt?
Jess performed a series of bizarre and distracting actions, including making out with the couch, to keep Schmidt preoccupied.
Who found Ferguson, and under what circumstances?
A bus driver named Birdie found Ferguson under the trash eating a dead raccoon's eyeball.
Why did CeCe end her date with Coach?
CeCe ended the date because Coach was ignoring her and texting throughout the date, making her feel disrespected.
What did Schmidt do to express his feelings for CeCe at the end of the episode?
Schmidt tried to run to CeCe with chocolate, but Jess stopped him by gently hitting him with her car.
How did Winston and Birdie bond during their encounter?
Winston and Birdie bonded over shared experiences, including eating sandwiches and discussing their past jobs.
What was the outcome of Coach's date with CeCe?
Coach and CeCe ended up making out in an alleyway, but the chemistry was awkward and forced.
What was the significance of the couch in Schmidt's emotional journey?
The couch symbolized Schmidt's unresolved feelings for CeCe, leading him to act out his emotions physically with the furniture.
- Coach asks Cece on a date
- Schmidt tries to sabotage the date
- Nick and Jess babysit Schmidt
- Winston's cat escapes
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