The Best Episodes Written By Mindy Kaling
Every TV Episode Written by Mindy Kaling Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Mindy Kaling Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Mindy Kaling is "Niagara", rated 8.8/10 from 30 user votes. It was "directed by Paul Feig". "Niagara" aired on 10/8/2009 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Injury".
8.8/10 30 votes#1 - Niagara
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2009
The Dunder Mifflin staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic, but Jim's slip of the tongue prods Michael to attempt damage control.
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.5/10 33 votes#2 - The Injury
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2006
When Michael burns his foot with his George Foreman mini-grill, he requires the entire office staff to work around his new injury. When the workers aren't so keen on obliging, Michael gets angry and calls in a man in a wheelchair to put out the message that disabled people are people too. Meanwhile, Dwight acts stranger than usual, acting really nice and helpful towards Pam. It isn't until the end of the day when everyone realizes that the car accident Dwight was in earlier that day gave him a concussion (but was overshadowed by Michael's dramatization of his own burn), and Jim and Michael immediately take him to the hospital. Needless to say, Michael doesn't appreciate the extra attention that the doctors and nurses pay Dwight.
Director: Bryan Gordon
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.4/10 33 votes#3 - Frame Toby
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2008
A mysterious person in the office has made a huge mess in the microwave and will not clean it up. Meanwhile, Michael has to come to terms with the fact that there have been certain personnel changes in his staff without his knowing.
Director: Jason Reitman
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.4/10 5 votes#4 - Danny and Mindy
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2014
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
8.4/10 8 votes#5 - ...said goodbye
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2023
The last weekend of summer coincides with a festive occasion — and on the brink of their new lives, Devi, her family and friends have lots to celebrate.
Director: Lang Fisher
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.4/10 26 votes#6 - Michael's Last Dundies
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 4/21/2011
Michael trains Deangelo to take over his job of hosting the Dundie Awards, while Erin struggles with her dislike for her boyfriend, Gabe.
Director: Mindy Kaling
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.4/10 33 votes#7 - Golden Ticket
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2009
Michael's idea to use "Golden Tickets" for prizes for clients causes a problem in the office. Kevin seeks advice from Andy, Jim, and Pam about dating.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.3/10 191 votes#8 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2020
After recent trauma, Devi starts her first day as a high school sophomore determined to shake off old labels and finally become cool.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.3/10 29 votes#9 - Night Out
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/24/2008
Ryan returns to Scranton but not to a warm welcome. He is making everyone in the branch come in on a Saturday to re-enter data into the new website. Michael makes it clear that Ryan is the reason they have to come in on the weekend. The rest of the staff aren't happy knowing a computer will be getting credit for all of their sales.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.2/10 4 votes#10 - Hooking Up is Hard
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2013
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
8.2/10 47 votes#11 - The Dundies
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2005
It's time for the "Dundies", Dunder Mifflin's annual awards banquet (held at the neighborhood Chili's), and the staff must endure the excruciating performance of their inept emcee, boss Michael Scott.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.2/10 31 votes#12 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/2006
A routine office day is changed when children come to Dunder Mifflin for "Take Your Daughter to Work Day". Michael is surprised when he strikes up a friendship with the five-year old daughter of his sworn enemy, Toby. Pam is desperate to befriend her colleagues' offspring and a misunderstanding puts Ryan under Stanley's thumb.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.1/10 28 votes#13 - Classy Christmas
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2010
Michael could not be happier when Toby has to take a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to cover for him. Pam is forced to do a second Christmas party after Michael wants the party to be on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Meanwhile, Jim regrets agreeing to a snowball fight with Dwight.
Director: Rainn Wilson
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.1/10 47 votes#14 - ...lost my virginity
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023
An awkward end to an intimate moment has Devi fuming all summer. As senior year begins, the crew has college — and complicated feelings — on the brain.
Director: Erica Oyama
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.1/10 24 votes#15 - Secret Santa
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 12/10/2009
Michael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.1/10 31 votes#16 - Lecture Circuit (1)
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2009
Michael goes on a speaking tour of the other branches to explain Scranton's relative success, accompanied by his driver, Pam. Back at the office, Dwight and Jim - now heads of the party planning committee - forget a birthday, with severe consequences. Meanwhile, Andy falls for someone he should not.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.0/10 4 votes#17 - The One That Got Away
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/26/2013
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
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.0/10 5 votes#18 - We're a Couple Now, Haters!
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2014
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
8.0/10 32 votes#19 - Lecture Circuit (2)
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/2009
Michael and Pam continue their tour of the branches with Michael taking a lesson from their visit to Utica. Dwight and Jim struggle to fulfill their new party planning duties with a grumpy staff. Angela's new cat causes a stir.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.0/10 28 votes#20 - Ben Franklin
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2007
Michael celebrates Phyllis' wedding shower by bringing two adult performers into the office, a stripper and Ben Franklin. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her past history with Jim.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
8.0/10 26 votes#21 - The Manager and the Salesman
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2010
Sabre's CEO wants the Scranton branch to have one manager, and Michael voluntarily steps down and lets Jim become the boss when he finds out that salespeople make more money. However, he soon comes to regret the decision.
Director: Marc Webb
Writer: Mindy Kaling
7.9/10 19 votes#22 - Christmas Wishes
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2011
Andy attempts to make everyone's Christmas wishes come true, including those of a drunken Erin. Meanwhile, Dwight and Jim are entangled in an escalating prank war wherein one attempts to frame the other.
Director: Ed Helms
Writer: Mindy Kaling
7.9/10 29 votes#23 - Branch Wars
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2007
Karen was now the regional manager of the Utica branch and used her position of power to woo Stanley to her branch. For the right price, Stanley agreed to make the transfer. In Scranton the news was welcomed with applause, much to Michael's dismay.
Director: Joss Whedon
Writer: Mindy Kaling
7.8/10 4 votes#24 - Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2012
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
7.8/10 4 votes#25 - You've Got Sext
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2013
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