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8. James Wonder

In order to land the soon-to-be open principal's position at her school, Jess must impress the disapproving president of the Parents' Council. Winston puts his undercover skills to the test and Nick struggles to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Schmidt and Cece.

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Jess sees an opening for the principal position at her school, as her boss Genevieve ( Lucy Punch ) is resigning. However, in order to clinch the position Jess has to sweet talk Ed Warner ( David Hornsby ), the president of the parent's council. Winston who is interested in police undercover work, helps Jess with her quandary, with his alter ego "James Wonder", a name he created from the names of his two favorite singers James Blunt and Stevie Wonder. "James" is a landscape architect and instantly becomes friends with Ed and catches the romantic eye of Genevieve. Nick still has not given Schmidt and Cece a wedding present, feeling restricted by their wedding registry, he decides to give them a gift of his own choice.

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