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“New Girl” , now entering its fifth season on Fox, features Zooey Deschanel as a fish-out-of-water character who tries to fit into an established group of friends. (Courtesy of Fox Network)

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To View or Not to View: &#039;New Girl&#039; and &#039;The Grinder&#039; - Daily Bruin

To View or Not to View: &#8216;New Girl&#8217; and &#8216;The Grinder&#8217;

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In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&amp;E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful.

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To View or Not to View: ‘New Girl’ and ‘The Grinder’

By Sebastian Torrelio

Oct. 6, 2015 6:35 a.m.