5 Episode 4 - Jon And Jess: Season

The episode originally aired on January 26, 2016 on FOX.

Season 5, Episode 4 of , titled " No Girl ," is notable because it is the first episode of the series featuring the absence of the main character, Jess Day . Plot Summary Season 5 Episode 4 - Jon and Jess

This episode marked the beginning of a five-episode arc where Jess is absent from the show. To fill the void left by her absence, the show later introduced Reagan (played by Megan Fox) as a temporary roommate. The episode originally aired on January 26, 2016 on FOX

Meanwhile, Winston becomes convinced that his girlfriend, KC , is cheating on him. He enlists Cece's help to go undercover and investigate, leading to a series of awkward confrontations. Production Context To fill the void left by her absence,

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Nick and Schmidt decide to rent out the loft to help pay for Schmidt's upcoming bachelor party. This leads to the introduction of Kumiko , a Japanese traveler, and Brandon , a high-maintenance guest played by guest star Fred Armisen.

The episode featured several prominent guest appearances alongside the main cast: as Brandon Kiersey Clemons as KC Ally Maki as Kumiko Stephen Rannazzisi as Todd Ploons