Ep 6. Background Check

As Jess and Nick continue to navigate their complicated relationship, things take a turn when Jess gets a call from the school where she used to work. It turns out that she needs to pass a background check in order to keep her teaching job, but when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend Sam is the investigator, she starts to panic.

Meanwhile, Winston is excited about his new job at a radio station, but quickly realizes that his boss is not what he seems. He asks Schmidt to help him investigate, but when they discover that the boss is in fact a notorious criminal, they must decide whether to turn him in or try to use the situation to their advantage.

Back at the loft, Cece is trying to get over her breakup with Schmidt by throwing herself into work. She takes on a new modeling job, but quickly realizes that the photographer is less than professional. With the help of Coach, she learns to stand up for herself and assert her boundaries.

As the episode progresses, each character faces their own challenges and must decide how to handle them. Will Jess pass her background check and keep her job? Will Winston and Schmidt turn in their boss or use him to further their careers? And will Cece find a way to move on from her breakup with Schmidt? Find out in this exciting episode of New Girl.