Ray Reynaga

Picking up immediately after the events of the Season Two finale (Cece's cancelled wedding), Nick and Jess decide to go "all in" on their romantic relationship – which leads them to run away to a Mexican beach town. But when Nick runs into trouble with the authorities, it’s Schmidt and Winston to the (possible) rescue, which may land Nick into even deeper trouble. Meanwhile, Schmidt makes a decision regarding Cece and Elizabeth, and Winston becomes obsessed with completing a puzzle.

Tensions rise as Titi B's petition to recall Mayor Bremer gains traction. Jayden panics over having to side with Arpi against Neil. Mikaela and James' first kiss leaves something to be desired.

Mayor Daddy. Mikaela learns that her award for flattening the homelessness curve is based on a lie. Neil's excitement about the I Team causes his original staff to act out, so he attempts to appease them.

Neil serves his love of gift giving by forcing his disgruntled staff to work on LA Christmas Eve as they wait for his perfect gift to arrive.

Murder In The Old West. Jayden hosts a Western themed murder mystery party, where Mikaela tries to figure out what's going on between her and James. Arpi and Neil disagree on spending the city's newly acquired budget surplus.