The episode features strong guest turns from Brooklyn Decker (Holly) and Brenda Song (Daisy), who later becomes a recurring love interest for Winston. Critical Reception

" Cooler " (S2E15) is widely regarded as one of the best and most game-changing episodes of New Girl . Critically acclaimed for perfectly balancing high-concept comedy with long-awaited emotional payoff, it is famous for featuring the first real kiss between Nick and Jess. Key Highlights

Included it in their top 10 list, describing it as the moment that cemented the show as a "best-in-class rom-sitcom".