This podcast covers New Girl Season 4, Episode 16, Oregon, which originally aired on February 17, 2015 and was written by Nina Pedrad and directed by Russ T. Alsobrook.
Here’s a quick recap of the episode:
It’s Jess’s dad’s wedding so of course the whole loft, including Cece, are headed to Oregon.
This episode got a 6.5/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Nick and Kelly rated this episode an 8/10 and her favorite character was Schmidt!
While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:
- An Affair to Remember - Jess likened her Dad’s wedding to be similar to scenes from the movie An Affair to Remember.
- Ryan Gosling - Winston commented that he found actor Ryan Gosling attractive.
- Usher / [Justin] Bieber - Schmidt wanted to help Cece with Jake Apex and he was trying to role play with her saying he was Usher and she was Justin Bieber and that Jake Apex was the hot tracks they were going to make together.
- [Bill] Cosby - When Joan and Jess were sad over Ryan not coming to Portland, Winston said, “this might not be the right time to say this, you guys, but, uh, should we take a straw poll on this whole Cosby thing?”
- Lilith Fair / Method Man - When Jess stormed to her room, Nick came in and asked her how many “Lilith Fairs” did she go to, which Jess corrected to “Liliths Fair”. He also noted that Method Man performed at one.
- Kate [Winslet] / Claire [Danes] / Leo[nardo] Dicaprio - Jess shared she felt like she and Ryan were star-crossed lovers, “like Kate and Leo… or... Claire and Leo, or… whatever blonde Leo is taking on boats.”
- Jordan Catalano - Jess felt that from 1994 to 2001, the fictional TV character Jordan Catalano was gonna show up and she would need to care for him.
- “Ave Maria” / The Muppets / Beaker / Cookie Monster - Jess needed to stall at her Dad’s wedding so she sang "Ave Maria” and then did Muppets impressions including the character Beaker and Cookie Monster.
- “Sabotage” - When the acapella group, The Co-Pays, are signing the song “Sabotage” by the Beastie Boys
- Detroit Pistons - At Crush Pond, Coach wished for the Detroit Pistons to like him.
Additionally check out our website for pictures of the Keep Portland Weird sign, Lovejoy Fountain, and Mill End Park!
Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 17!
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