During the second season of New Girl, Schmidt started a journey of finding himself thanks to Elizabeth, and according to new spoilers, we’re going to see that continue in season 3.

New Girl executive producer Dave Finkel revealed to TV Line that Schmidt will find himself having trouble dealing with the women in his life. “He’s going to slide a little bit and not be so on top of his game,” says Finkel.

In season 2, fans saw Schmidt try to get in touch with his former self. After re-connecting with Elizabeth, he discovered that people liked who he was before he slimmed down. But now that he has to choose between Elizabeth and Cece, he’s confused about who he wants to be.

Brett Baer, another New Girl executive producer, teases that Schmidt will continue on the journey to find himself. Baer explains, “He’s going to be forced to confront himself, and get in touch with the little guy inside of him.”

The two also revealed that fans will get to meet more of his family members in the second half of the season, as well as flashbacks to what his childhood was like in the same manner they showed Nick’s in season 2.

Are you glad to hear Schmidt may be changing his ways in ‘New Girl’ season 3?

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