Show Notes
This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 20, Return to Sender, which originally aired on May 3, 2016 and was written by Veronica McCarthy and directed by Russ T. Alsobrook.
Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Schmidt and Gavin are bonding, but Nick’s appropriately wary. Meanwhile, Sam’s having a birthday party and Jess gets to meet an old friend of his, Diane. Winston also tries to get Sam to embrace the bird shirt life.
This episode got a 8/10 rating from Kritika and a 8.5/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Nick!
Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome (01:25) Episode Recap: Sam’s Birthday (21:19) Episode Recap: Winston and his Bird Shirt (26:45) Episode Recap: Gavin is Back (38:07) Schmidtism (39:27) Pop Culture (46:20) Guest Stars (48:35) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (51:58) Rating & Favorite Character (54:38) Spoilers
While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Miss Saigon - In a flashback, Nick attempts to smooth over Schmidt’s feelings after Schmidt’s Dad stands him up when he was supposed to take him to see this famous musical.
Jersey Boys - During a flashback scene, Schmidt tells Nick that he and his Dad are going to see this Broadway show after Nick expresses skepticism about his father's promises.
Humpty Dumpty - Nick warns Schmidt that if a meeting with Schmidt’s father goes poorly, Nick will not be responsible for putting Schmidt "back together again" like the nursery rhyme character.
Prohibition - Nick and Schmidt’s father, Gavin, defend their large stash of alcohol by claiming that since this era of legal alcohol bans happened once, it could happen again.
Doctors Without Borders - Sam’s friend, Diane, explains that Sam left during their second year of medical school to volunteer with this international medical humanitarian organization.
“Moon River” - This classic song plays on the bar's jukebox while Jess watches Sam and Diane interact.
Schindler's List - In an attempt to share "news," Winston tells the group that the actor in a bank commercial once played a Nazi in this famous Holocaust film.
Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 20 Bonus Episode!
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