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Every TV Episode Written by Mindy Kaling Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Niagara
    8.6/10(37 votes)

    S6:E4

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Danny and Mindy
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Frame Toby
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    S5:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The Injury
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    S2:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.3/10(229 votes)

    S1:E1

    After recent trauma, Devi starts her first day as a high school sophomore determined to shake off old labels and finally become cool.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 20 - Michael's Last Dundies
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    S7:E20

    Michael trains Deangelo to take over his job of hosting the Dundie Awards, while Erin struggles with her dislike for her boyfriend, Gabe.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Golden Ticket
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    S5:E17

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Dundies
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Night Out
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    S4:E11

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Hooking Up is Hard
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    S2:E18

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Secret Santa
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    S6:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - The Manager and the Salesman
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    S6:E15

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - Classy Christmas
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    S7:E11

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The One That Got Away
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - We're a Couple Now, Haters!
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Lecture Circuit (1)
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    S5:E14

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Ben Franklin
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    S3:E14

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Lecture Circuit (2)
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    S5:E15

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - You've Got Sext
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - The Desert
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Danny Castellano Is My Nutritionist
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Best Man
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - ...lost my virginity
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    S4:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Secretary's Day
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S6:E20

    Andy pulls out all the stops to give Erin a memorable Secretary's Day. Michael reluctantly takes Erin out to lunch and lets slip about Andy's relationship with Angela. Meanwhile, Oscar circulates a video he created that compares Kevin's voice to Sesame Street's Cookie Monster.

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    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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Mindy Kaling Ratings Summary

"Niagara" is the best rated episode written by Mindy Kaling. It scored 8.622/10 based on 37 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/8/2009 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Danny and Mindy".