While New Girl revolves around Jess, and fans like her quirky nature and relationship with Nick, there are so many unique and special characters on the sitcom that viewers enjoy watching. The show is known as one of the silliest sitcoms thanks to the people in Jess's life who just want to have fun and who don't take things too seriously.
From the main characters to some minor ones who play a big role in many episodes, Reddit fans are sharing their picks for the greatest and most interesting characters on New Girl.
Winston Bishop
Several Redditors shared their love for Winston. One Redditor said, "I love how he treats his cat. And he is unintentionally so hilarious!"
Fans love Winston's hilarious New Girl episodes, whether he's hanging out with his cat Ferguson or figuring out which prank he wants to work on next. Winston is such a well-written sitcom character because his goofiness never seems like too much and he has compassion and cleverness, too.
Tran
Reddit user Dr_Snow_Nose said that Tran and Nick have the "best relationship in the show," and fans love watching these characters interact.
Nick meets Tran in a park and Tran is a beloved, memorable character who helps Nick through some tough moments. Nick comes to Trans with questions about some of life's biggest problems and Tran might not speak, but Tran is there for Nick and helps him.
Nick Miller
Nick sees the world in his own quirky way, and while the way that he lives his life might not always be a good idea, as he does make mistakes, he embraces himself no matter what.
Reddit user IgnatiusThorogood called Nick "one of the most relatable characters on television." Nick is different from many sitcom characters since he admits that he doesn't know everything about life and he just tries his best to find happiness in the everyday.
Jess Day
New Girl fans think Jess is funny and Reddit user jean_ette considers Jess a favorite character, writing, "I’m obsessed with Jess."
Fans see a lot of Jess's life over the course of 7 seasons, as she is a passionate teacher who wants to find The One who then falls in love with her roommate and friend Nick. It might be a bit frustrating watching Jess and Nick dance around each other for a while, but that's par for the course with a sitcom or drama couple, and Jess deserves praise because she always acts exactly the way that she is.
Cece Parekh
Viewers love the main characters on New Girl for different reasons, as they stand out from each other yet work together perfectly as a whole. Reddit user the_zercher loves Cece's "awesome interactions with everyone."
Cece is an integral part of the roommate group and treats the others with compassion, and viewers like keeping up with Jess and Cece's friendship as they are so close for so many years.
Sadie
Reddit user ich_habe_keine_kase mentioned Sadie, who is friends with Jess and a gynecologist. The fan wrote, "I love June Diane Raphael, and she does sarcasm and deadpan humor so well."
Sadie is an important friend in Jess's life as she is married and has kids, which helps Jess see that she might want to have those things in the future, too. Fans love when Sadie returns in season 7 to team up with Winston for his ultimate prank where he pretends that everyone has to leave the loft.
Outside Dave
Reddit user CresidentBob said "Outside Dave of course" is a favorite character, and fans love Outside Dave's funny New Girl quotes.
Jess and her friends often interact with Outside Dave as he lives outside the loft building, and he's an important part of the show. Dave is a super mysterious character and not a lot is known about him, but he always has something silly and strange to say.
Schmidt
For much of New Girl, Schmidt is conceited and thinks too highly of himself, and it seems like he's never going to change or grow up. Fans love when he falls in love with Cece and starts acting more maturely. But no matter what stage of life this character is at, he's responsible for some of the most memorable quotes on the show, as he takes everything very seriously.
Reddit user cfluery1029 wrote that Schmidt's "over reactions are super funny" and "his character arc and relationships are so satisfying and rewarding."
Coach
When ranking the main characters on New Girl, Reddit user Yup_itsannie put "Coach" in fourth place.
Coach is a great New Girl roommate who appears on the series at the beginning of the show, leaves, and then comes back. Fans enjoy seeing Coach interact with the other characters and it's fun learning about his life as a personal trainer.
Bearclaw
Of the New Girl minor characters, Reddit user cooliosteve said that they like watching Bearclaw because he's "pretty ridiculous."
Like many sitcoms, New Girl excels in having odd and quirky minor characters who appear in random episodes and make the show even funnier and more unforgettable. Bearclaw makes deliveries to the bar where Nick works, and like some other side characters, he's full of mystery but fans are thrilled whenever he's onscreen.