New Girl

Name: New Girl
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2011-09-20
Cast: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone

2011 | 7 seasons | 22 min | Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Also nominated for 3 Emmys.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 660K people sought it out in the past year