Although New Girl might be one of the best-loved sitcoms of the 2010s, that doesn’t mean that the show is without its problems. Re-watching any great sitcom is likely to result in some uncomfortable surprises. Social and cultural norms change, meaning that even inoffensive hang-out shows like Friends, How I Met Your Mother or The Big Bang Theory can now feel a bit dated upon re-watch. However, New Girl is somewhat unique among these sitcoms. Unlike those hits, New Girl wasn’t instantly acclaimed when the show initially aired and took a few years to find its footing.