Jess is dating Robby, but she is determined to keep things "chill" and casual to avoid her usual pattern of getting too intense too quickly.
: The "casual" date ends in disaster when both Jess and Robby end up in the hospital with matching injuries from pushing themselves too hard. Winston and Cece’s Modeling Side Plot [S6E9] Es Good
: To prove how casual they are, Jess suggests they go to the gym together. However, her competitive nature takes over, and a simple workout turns into a high-stakes fitness battle. Jess is dating Robby, but she is determined
: Nick teaches Schmidt that the key to winning over a tough guy is simple, grunted phrases. They settle on "Es good" (It’s good) as the ultimate seal of approval. However, her competitive nature takes over, and a
Schmidt and Cece are renovating their new "fixer-upper" home, but Schmidt finds himself intimidated by their contractor, Jason. To prove he is a "man’s man," Schmidt enlists Nick to help him communicate in a more rugged, less "refined" way.
In the New Girl episode (Season 6, Episode 9), the story revolves around Schmidt’s desperate attempt to win the approval of a "manly" contractor and Jess’s struggle to keep her relationship with Robby casual. You can watch the full episode on Peacock . Schmidt’s Quest for Approval