[s2e7] Menzies Apr 2026

While the episode title refers to Jess’s struggle with PMS, the "Menzies" character (played by Jeff Kober) is a tranquil, pool-dwelling man who helps Nick find inner peace. In a retrospective discussion, Jake Johnson shared that the specific choreography of the water massage—where Menzies holds Nick in a pool—stemmed from writer own experiences.

Schmidt attempts to manage his physical relationship with Emma (Carla Gugino) using a legalistic corporate approach, which backfires in classic Schmidt fashion. [S2E7] Menzies

“my favorite thing is how the characters are literally just the actors on new girl” TikTok · The Paley Center for Media “I swear they are just their characters” TikTok · The Paley Center for Media Key Episode Highlights While the episode title refers to Jess’s struggle

Enjoy this clip from our #SharkTank panel at #PFNY2023! - TikTok “my favorite thing is how the characters are