Why is Jess absent season 5?

The show remained in production after wrapping season four in order to get a jump on season 5 ahead of Deschanel’s maternity leave. Deschanel was absent in 6 episodes of the fifth season. The onscreen reason for her absence was that her character was sequestered for jury duty.

Are Cece and Jess pregnant in season 6?

If you thought Cece and Schmidt couldn’t get any cuter then think again — because now they’re about to become parents. That’s right, folks — Cece discovers she’s pregnant in the New Girl Season 6 finale, but really, it’s the way she finds out that’ll send your emotions into overdrive.

Does Jess return in season 5?

Two of those have already aired, which leaves four episodes for Reagan, and puts Jess’ return at Season 5, Episode 10 on March 8. Meriwether also said that Jess and Reagan will interact in the show’s 100th episode.

How did they hide Jess pregnant?

When it came time for Deschanel to take her maternity leave, writers included a storyline that had Jessica going off to jury duty — neatly disguising Deschanel’s pregnancy all while allowing the show to go on.

Was Jess pregnant at the end of season 6?

That six-episode absence had to be explained somehow, because Deschanel’s Jess is not pregnant on the series. There have been plenty of scenes in the last few episodes where Jess (in time-honored TV cover-up) is carrying bags or sitting behind a big table.

What episodes was Jess pregnant?

Deschanel was heavily pregnant in the first few episodes of New Girl season 5. The show proceeded to production immediately after finishing season 4 in order to maximize her presence before she went on maternity leave.