After shooting the pilot for New Girl, Damon Wayans Jr. had to leave the show before it went to series, because his then-endangered sitcom, Happy Endings, was unexpectedly renewed, not canceled. But here he is again, returning as the same character, Coach, and making the first appearance in what is now being called a recurring role. That’s one positive benefit of Happy Endings eventually having a not-so-happy one. It’s gone now. But on this series, at least tonight and sometime in the future, Wayans is back.