Reviewers from sites like The A.V. Club and fans on Reddit praised the episode for successfully navigating the "will-they-won't-they" transition, a notoriously difficult hurdle for sitcoms.
: Schmidt (Max Greenfield) finds himself in a moral crisis. Having failed to choose between his college sweetheart, Elizabeth, and his long-time crush, Cece, he attempts to date both at the same time, setting the stage for a season-long web of lies. Critical Reception and Impact [S3E1] All In
: The episode established that while the two were officially together, their inherent dysfunction would remain the show's primary source of comedy. Reviewers from sites like The A
: Winston's puzzle subplot is often cited by fans as one of the character's breakout "weird" moments that defined his trajectory for the rest of the series. Episode Details Original Airdate : September 17, 2013 Directed by : Max Winkler Written by : Elizabeth Meriwether All In | New Girl Wiki | Fandom Having failed to choose between his college sweetheart,