305: The Box
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne
Deep Dive
Why did Jess decide to secretly help Nick with his financial responsibilities?
Jess wanted to put the inherited money to good use by tackling Nick's box of unwanted responsibilities and unpaid bills.
What was the significance of the title 'The Box' in the episode?
The title refers to a box full of Nick's unpaid bills and debts, which Jess discovers and decides to help him with.
How did Schmidt's attempt to prove he's a good person go wrong?
Schmidt saved a biker's life but then became obsessed with getting validation, leading to a confrontation with a rabbi and a chaotic scene in a classroom.
What was the main conflict between Nick and Winston in the episode?
Winston wanted Nick to repay the $1,900 he owed him, but Nick was spending the inherited money on frivolous items instead.
How did Jess's intervention with Nick's finances backfire?
Jess secretly paid Nick's bills with the inherited money, but when Nick found out, he felt betrayed and insisted on handling his own finances.
What was the most outlandish purchase Nick made with his inheritance?
Nick spent his money on a shopping spree, including getting a massage at the mall and buying a portrait surrounded by crystals.
How did Winston ultimately resolve his issue with Nick?
Winston blackmailed Jess into paying him the money Nick owed, and he used the money to buy a candelabra.
What was the final outcome of Nick and Jess's financial conflict?
Nick and Jess reconciled, with Jess writing Nick a check, and they both confronted a bank teller over an $8 processing fee, which was eventually waived.
- Nick hereda $8,000.
- Jess descubre la caja de facturas sin pagar de Nick.
- Schmidt se cuestiona su bondad.
- Winston quiere que le devuelvan $1,900.
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