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What About Fred

‘What About Fred’

Season 5, Episode 2 -  Aired January 12, 2016

After Jess is set up on a blind date with Fred (Taran Killam), she bonds with his parents Flip (Henry Winkler) and Nancy (Julie Hagerty). Meanwhile, Schmidt pushes Nick to be a tougher boss now they co-own the bar.

Quote from Schmidt

Nick: Can I have a word with you? Hey, Schmidt, everything you just said makes me want to give you a wedgie in front of the others.
Schmidt: You need to rule with an iron fist. No mercy.
Nick: You're not suggesting Cobra Kai rules? [Schmidt nods] I'm not doing it! They're my friends!
Schmidt: Your friends are gonna lose their jobs if this bar goes under.
Nick: Ooh! I never thought I would say this, but... give me the tie.
Schmidt: Now we're talking.
Nick: No mercy.
Schmidt: Corporate leader is born. Don't-don't put it around your head.

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Quote from Cece

Nick: I feel like a car rental agent.
Schmidt: Yeah, well, you look like a prince. Now, go. Go be a boss.
Nick: Hey, Cece. Um, we measure our drinks now. Am I right? So, uh, do as I say.
Cece: [laughs] Of course. Use the thing.
Nick: Sorry, just, you know, it's important. You know, with the... consist...
[Cece pours the bottle of rum over the shot-measurement jigger, overflowing to fill a large glass]
Cece: Is this the exact thing that you wanted to have happen? I wouldn't want to get anything on my new uniform.
Nick: That's, like, six shots. So you have to charge...
Schmidt: [to Nick] That was some sass. You're at a real crossroads here. This is a big moment for you. There is no fear in this dojo!

Quote from Cece

Cece: Wait, wait, whoa, whoa, whoa. You just fired Javier? You are out of control, Miller. I'm not gonna take it anymore, and you guys shouldn't, either. Okay, let's show management exactly what we think of their policies. Let's walk! [to Schmidt] I'm sorry, bae, you're gonna have to keep it separate.
Schmidt: Totally get it. Love you, bae.
Cece: All right. Let's go.
Schmidt: [to Nick] That was bad. But can we just take a moment to appreciate Cece? I mean, the effect that she has on people-- it's really incredible. I can't believe... she's marrying me. Me. I mean... like, what?

Quote from Winston

Winston: Boy, Furguson, this knot is getting worse. [chuckles] We are in a hairy situation, my friend.

Quote from Winston

Winston: Jess, what the hell are you doing?
Jess: They're just the most amazing people I've ever met.
Winston: What happened to the one-on-one with Fred?
Jess: He's just so quiet; I can't get a read on him.
Winston: Jess... if you want a comfy, old relationship, you got to start somewhere. All right? Go spend five minutes alone with him, now. Go get some cheese for the wine. Chevre is always nice. But I wouldn't dare tell you how to buy cheese.
Jess: You're being so assertive right now. It's almost attractive.
Winston: Hey, not now. Not the time.

Quote from Winston

Flip: Here's something that I learned from our relationship. When you feel a knot... you take a deep breath and you stare at it and face it without fear or judgment.
Nancy: I don't think that it's Furgy's knot that's bothering you.
Flip: Ooh.
Nancy: I think that the knot that's bothering you is right there. [pats Winston's chest]
Winston: [sighs] Uh, wow, I, um... I don't know where I stand with my girl, and I can't talk to her, because I am ashamed.
Nancy: Aw...
Flip: Did he just say "ashamed"?
Winston: Yeah, that's what I said.
Flip: Ashamed... of being beautiful? Of being a man? Of being passionate? Ha! Then I'm ashamed, too. I say to you... let her in.

Quote from Cece

Nick: I don't understand what Cece's doing here. She led the walk-out. If she's gonna be here, can she at least help us?!
Cece: I am not gonna scab. [to Schmidt] Sorry, bae, I cannot scab, but I'm here for you as your fiancée.
Schmidt: You are my rock right now. Do you need anything?
Cece: No, I'm good, babe.
Schmidt: Okay, just let me know if you do. [to Nick] We are screwed!

Quote from Jess

Nancy: Okay, Jess, uh, what's going on here?
Flip: Spill it.
Jess: Well... [groans] it's just, you guys are so amazing. And it's really rough out there, and it's nice to be around something so great. And I-I'm not really a love match with your son, but I think I might be in love with you guys.
Nancy: [chuckles] Jess, we-we are glad that you think that we're amazing.
Flip: Yes, we are.
Nancy: And we think that you're amazing.
Flip: Yes, we do.
Nancy: And, um... we know that Fred isn't the best. We live with him.
Flip: You know, he can be so boring. I-It's like the apple fell so far from the tree, it fell in a truck and then disappeared across state lines.
Jess: [chuckles] You guys are very honest.

Quote from Jess

Nancy: Did Fred ever tell you that he loves model trains?
Flip: Oh, those model trains.
Jess: But he's your son.
Nancy: And we love him.
Flip: Deeply. And that's why we want to make a deal with you.
Nancy: You and Fred equals you and us.

Quote from Aly

Winston: Thank you for doing this, by the way. This is great.
Aly: Slow night. Just been driving around, mouthing along to hip-hop songs.
Fred: Miss Officer, can we go? I'm very hungry, and my possible girlfriend and parents are waiting for us to order, and it feels like you've done over a million tests.
Winston: That's what I been saying! Where is the justice?
Aly: You can go when I tell you to go. Now, for your next test... I want you to pretend you're about to break-dance, but do not actually break-dance.
Winston: Break-dance-- that's it. [Fred grumbling]
Aly: I didn't mean... Buddy, I'm talk... Why would he take that upon him...
Winston: Don't ask.
Aly: I mean, whatever. Man, he's dumb! Give us more hands. Do it more animated. But less alive.
Winston: That's pretty good.
Aly: Keep all of that, but pretend you're underwater. Deeper. Deeper.

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