Aaron R. Landon

Gloria and Jay decide between a sentimental and an expensive gift for their anniversary. The Dunphys visit Caltech and Alex has a realization about college. Mitch and Cam want to make a new family portrait.

Jess goes against Nick's wishes and makes it her mission to get the loft's cantankerous landlord (guest star Jeff Kober) to like her. In doing so, she inadvertently jeopardizes their living situation and the guys are forced to admit they've made some "unofficial" changes to the apartment. Meanwhile Schmidt tries to decipher what he thinks are mixed signals from his boss Kim (guest star Gillian Vigman).