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New Girl will return this fall for a fifth season, Fox announced Tuesday, making the Zooey Deschanel-starring series the network's second confirmed comedy renewal after Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

“Four seasons in, New Girl continues to be one of the smartest and most relatable comedies on television,” Fox entertainment president David Madden said in a statement. “The writing is razor-sharp, the ensemble is consistently hilarious ... We absolutely love this show and we’re so excited to bring it back for season five.”

As we previously reported, Damon Wayans Jr. will be leaving the show at the end of the current season.