[s3e1] — All In

The episode begins with Nick (Jake Johnson) and Jess (Zooey Deschanel) still in their car after driving away from Cece’s wedding. Unsure how to handle their new relationship dynamic back at the loft, they decide to extend their escape by driving to a Mexican beach town.

: Seeking to keep the "bubble" of their romance from popping, Nick decides they should stay in Mexico forever. However, things take a turn for the worse when Nick gets into trouble with the local authorities. He loses his passport and ends up detained in a "resort jail" after Jess tries to sneak him into a high-end hotel using a stolen wristband. [S3E1] All In

: Schmidt (Max Greenfield) finds himself in a moral crisis. Having failed to choose between his college sweetheart, Elizabeth, and his long-time crush, Cece, he attempts to date both at the same time, setting the stage for a season-long web of lies. Critical Reception and Impact The episode begins with Nick (Jake Johnson) and

: The episode established that while the two were officially together, their inherent dysfunction would remain the show's primary source of comedy. However, things take a turn for the worse