Fans got to meet Jess’ older sister on New Girl season 3, episode 16, “Sister,” which just finished airing. Now you can read our recap and discuss the story line with fellow fans.

The highlights from New Girl season 3, episode 16, “Sister,” are:

Winston tells the roommates that Bertie wants to throw a dinner party for everyone, and no one is too enthused. But he gets interrupted when Jess’ mom calls with news that Abby needs to be picked up from jail. Nick offers to go with Jess to get her, thinking she’s going to the airport, so she lies.

When Jess tries to bring Abby to the airport, Abby switches her flight information. She demands to meet Nick and after a bit of prodding, Jess gives in.

As Nick is getting ready to meet Abby, Schmidt asks him to go out and be his wing man. But he’s not happy when they arrive at the party and he finds they’re crashing a bar mitzvah. But he helps Schmidt charm the guests anyways. It all goes according to plan until Nick takes a call from Jess and Schmidt gets interrupted from his chase.

Abby’s first appearance at the loft pisses off Cece and intrigues Coach. Although Jess is clearly worried about Abby meeting Nick, they still manage to have some fun on their own. But their bonding moment is ruined when Abby reads a hurtful text from Cece about her.

Jess tracks down Abby at a hotel and apologizes for her seeing the text, but tells her it’s the truth. She drags her back to the car to bring her to the airport, but feels bad when she drops her off and Abby admits she feels like a failure.

Things get awkward at Bertie’s dinner when Coach and Cece are the only ones who show. Coach wants to know why Cece never called him after their first date. Their argument turns into an attempt to re-create their makeout session but it’s more silly than romantic. Coach agrees that they can just be friends.

Schmidt and Nick aren’t ready to give up on their crashing, but their plan to win over the party guests ends up with Nick kissing an old lady and getting beat up by a doctor. Schmidt never does end up getting the girl.

They get home and confront Jess, asking why she didn’t want Nick to meet Abby. Nick was worried Jess was embarrassed of him so he’s relieved to learn she was worried about Abby being the embarrassing one. He even agrees that Abby can stay with them for a while until she’s back on her feet.

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