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The Best Episodes of The Mindy Project

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Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.

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    The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 22 - Danny and Mindy
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Danny and Mindy

    S2:E22

    When Mindy reads a description of an encounter a man had with her in New York, she thinks she has found her dream guy - which leads to a surprising reveal.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  2. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 9 - Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party

    S1:E9

    When Mindy throws an office Christmas party at her apartment, she is eager for her colleagues to finally meet her boyfriend, Josh, but her plans go awry when she discovers a secret that Josh has been hiding. Meanwhile, Jeremy deals with doling out the office holiday bonuses, much to everyone's chagrin.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Jeremy Bronson

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  3. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 12 - Hooking Up is Hard
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Hooking Up is Hard

    S1:E12

    Mindy wants a one-night stand with Brendan, the midwife who once stole her patients, but things go wrong when Brendan's brother, Duncan, and Morgan show up. Meanwhile, Eye Patch and Danny go out on a date.

    Director:Paul Lieberstein
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  4. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 21 - Santa Fe
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Santa Fe

    S1:E21

    As the doctors of Schulman and Associates prepare for a medical conference in Santa Fe, NM, Mindy receives a message from her ex-boyfriend, Josh, who is now living there and wants to talk. But Mindy is in for a surprise when she discovers why Josh moved west. Meanwhile, Morgan helps Jeremy work on a potentially career-changing presentation, which doesn’t go according to plan.

    Director:B. J. Novak
    Writer:Tracey Wigfield

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  5. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 7 - Teen Patient
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Teen Patient

    S1:E7

    Mindy is confronted with an awkward situation when her teenage neighbor comes to her for birth control. Meanwhile, Danny receives an anonymous complaint that Morgan has been inappropriately ogling Shauna.

    Director:Rob Schrab
    Writers:Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  6. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 10 - Mindy's Brother
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Mindy's Brother

    S1:E10

    When Mindy's brother visits from college, he tells Mindy that he wants to drop out and start a rap career, immediately causing Mindy to panic. Meanwhile, Danny and Jeremy lift the spirits of their elderly landlord with the hopes that she will reduce their office rent.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Chris McKenna

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  7. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 16 - The One That Got Away
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The One That Got Away

    S1:E16

    Mindy reunites with her "first kiss," Sam. The two reminisce about their time at Jewish summer camp, and soon rekindle the sparks of their teen romance.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Jeremy Bronson

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  8. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 20 - Pretty Man
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Pretty Man

    S1:E20

    When Mindy decides to have a night out by herself in the city, she hits it off with a stunningly handsome man who turns out to be a prostitute.

    Director:Rob Schrab
    Writer:Tucker Cawley

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  9. The Mindy Project Season 3 Episode 1 - We're a Couple Now, Haters!
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - We're a Couple Now, Haters!

    S3:E1

    It is the beginning of 'firsts' for Mindy and Danny, as they try to set new relationship boundaries for each other in the office. Meanwhile, things get a little complicated when Jeremy tries to organize a charity event with Peter's girlfriend, Lauren.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  10. The Mindy Project Season 3 Episode 14 - No More Mr Noishe Guy
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - No More Mr Noishe Guy

    S3:E14

    Rob (guest star Tate Ellington) gives Mindy an opportunity to start up her own practice in San Francisco, and she struggles to tell Danny, especially when Danny shows her the brownstone he bought for the two of them in New York! Meanwhile, Jeremy and Peter grapple with the fact that Lauren is moving to Texas and leaving them both behind.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Jeremy Bronson

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  11. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 5 - Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist

    S1:E5

    When Mindy must find a new gynecologist, she asks Danny to assume the role. Eventually, he accepts - on the grounds that Mindy will feel too uncomfortable to go through with the exam. The two then play a game of chicken to see who will back out of the deal first. Meanwhile, Jeremy tricks Morgan and Betsy into helping him break into Mindy's apartment to retrieve a valuable item.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  12. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 11 - Bunk Bed
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Bunk Bed

    S1:E11

    Mindy's goddaughter, Riley, demands that Mindy get a bunk bed for their sleepover. But Mindy's plan veers off-track when Morgan and Danny help to build the bed, and it collapses, injuring Gwen in the process. Meanwhile, Shauna and Betsy find some surprising items when they snoop through the office in an attempt to find out who's stealing the People magazines.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Jeremy Bronson

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  13. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 19 - My Cool Christian Boyfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - My Cool Christian Boyfriend

    S1:E19

    When Mindy goes on a date with a cute minister named Casey, she feels compelled to attend his church to show him that she is a good person. But when Casey admits to Mindy that he thinks she's a selfish person, she decides to go on the practice's volunteer trip to a women's prison to prove him wrong.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  14. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 23 - Frat Party
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Frat Party

    S1:E23

    Mindy acts as a mentor to a college student. But when Casey and Mindy unexpectedly hit a rough patch, she decides to drown her sorrows at a frat party where she reunites with her old flame, Tom, and all hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Danny and Jeremy try to woo Morgan away from the midwives.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Tracey Wigfield

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  15. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 5 - Wiener Night
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Wiener Night

    S2:E5

    Mindy hits it off with a journalist named Jason, but Jason is a bit snobbish and finds Mindy to be too mainstream. To show that she's more cultured than he thinks, Mindy invites Jason to Christina's art show, where nude photos of Danny are on display.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  16. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 8 - You've Got Sext
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - You've Got Sext

    S2:E8

    When Mindy tells Danny she has a crush, he thinks she's talking about him instead of Cliff the lawyer. Meanwhile, Morgan and Peter find Mindy's phone and respond to a text from Cliff, which starts off innocently, but escalates into something that may lead to unintended romantic consequences.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  17. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 11 - Christmas Party Sex Trap
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Christmas Party Sex Trap

    S2:E11

    Mindy plans an office Christmas party for the entire building, so she can spend more time with Cliff. However, things don't go Mindy's way when Brendan Deslaurier's date steals Mindy's thunder by performing a seductive "Santa Baby" dance for the party guests.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Tracey Wigfield

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  18. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 12 - Danny Castellano Is My Personal Trainer
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Danny Castellano Is My Personal Trainer

    S2:E12

    Mindy convinces Danny to help her get into shape before a weekend away with Cliff; Peter acts as managing partner when Jeremy is out sick.

    Director:Rob Schrab
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  19. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 14 - The Desert
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #19 - The Desert

    S2:E14

    When Cliff breaks up with Mindy over Casey, she plans to win him back; Danny tricks Mindy into going to see his dad in the desert.

    Director:Marco Fargnoli
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Tracey Wigfield

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  20. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 16 - Indian BBW
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Indian BBW

    S2:E16

    Mindy discovers an incriminating video of herself that is floating around the internet, and she enlists the help of Peter to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Jeremy Bronson

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  21. The Mindy Project Season 2 Episode 17 - Be Cool
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Be Cool

    S2:E17

    Mindy and Danny try their hand at dating. But they discover that redefining their relationship isn't as easy as they thought it would be, especially when the pharmaceuticals representative whom Danny used to date re-enters the picture.

    Director:Rob Schrab
    Writers:Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

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  22. The Mindy Project Season 3 Episode 15 - Dinner At The Castellanos
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Dinner At The Castellanos

    S3:E15

    Mindy has some big news to tell Danny but, just as she is getting ready to tell him, his father (guest star Dan Hedaya) and half-sister (guest star Madison Moellers) show up for an unexpected visit. The whole crew is invited to Annette's house for the world's most awkward family dinner.

    Director:David Rogers
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  23. The Mindy Project Season 3 Episode 17 - Danny Castellano Is My Nutritionist
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Danny Castellano Is My Nutritionist

    S3:E17

    Danny is upset with Mindy’s horrible eating habits and decides to make a deal with her that he will stop smoking if she stops eating poorly. Meanwhile, Jeremy struggles to fill Peter’s spot at the practice.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Matt Warburton

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  24. The Mindy Project Season 3 Episode 21 - Best Man
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Best Man

    S3:E21

    Mindy starts to question Danny's commitment to their relationship when he's a no-show for dinner with her parents. Meanwhile, when Morgan thinks he overhears Mindy saying Danny is not the father of her baby, he gathers all the guys with whom she's ever slept, in an attempt to figure out who is the real father.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  25. The Mindy Project Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After getting drunk and disorderly at her ex-boyfriend's wedding, Dr. Mindy Lahiri realizes she needs to get her personal and professional life back on track.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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Best Episodes Summary

"Danny and Mindy" is the best rated episode of "The Mindy Project". It scored 8.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Michael Spiller and written by Mindy Kaling, it aired on 5/6/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party".