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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

"Niagara" is the best rated episode written by Mindy Kaling. It scored 8.8/10 based on 30 votes. It was directed by Paul Feig. It aired on 10/8/2009 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Injury".

  • Niagara
    8.8/1030 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

  • The Injury
    8.5/1035 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

  • Frame Toby
    8.4/1035 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

  • Danny and Mindy
    8.4/105 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

  • ...said goodbye
    8.4/108 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

  • Michael's Last Dundies
    8.4/1028 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

  • Pilot
    8.4/10194 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Golden Ticket
    8.3/1035 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Night Out
    8.3/1031 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

  • Hooking Up is Hard
    8.2/104 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

  • The Dundies
    8.2/1051 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

  • Take Your Daughter to Work Day
    8.2/1033 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

  • Classy Christmas
    8.1/1030 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

  • ...lost my virginity
    8.1/1048 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

  • Secret Santa
    8.1/1026 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

  • Lecture Circuit (1)
    8.1/1033 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

  • The One That Got Away
    8.0/104 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

  • We're a Couple Now, Haters!
    8.0/105 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

  • Lecture Circuit (2)
    8.0/1034 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

  • The Manager and the Salesman
    7.9/1028 votes

    #20 - 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

  • Christmas Wishes
    7.9/1021 votes

    #21 - 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

  • Ben Franklin
    7.9/1030 votes

    #22 - 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

  • Branch Wars
    7.9/1031 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

  • Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist
    7.8/104 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

  • You've Got Sext
    7.8/104 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