Nick and Jess return from their European romance tour. Cece and Schmidt have issues perfecting their daughter's birthday party. Winston struggles with picking the optimal glamour photo for him and Aly.

Winston and Schmidt help Nick write his new book. Jess and Cece go to lunch and discuss their new jobs. Winston watches three men and a lady.

Schmidt and Jess clash over how to best prepare Ruth for preschool. Nick helps Winston to face his fears while trying to write some pages for his editor.

The gang gathers for a one-year memorial service for a beloved friend. Meanwhile, Jess discovers Coach owes Nick a large sum of money.

Winston and Aly choose a godparent for their baby, and Winston struggles with the reality of becoming a father. Schmidt returns to work while Cece takes her turn being a stay-at-home parent and Nick tries to make Ruth like him.

Nick's plan to propose to Jess is thrown off course when they decide to get a dog; Winston sees color for the first time.

Jess makes some big decisions, in the first part of the special, one-hour series finale

The gang get ready to say goodbye to the loft, but Jess isn't happy with how everyone is coping with their emotions