The Mindy Project

10 Best Episodes of The Mindy Project

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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#15 - Wedding Crushers (Season 2 - Episode 10)

When Mindy's cheating ex-boyfriend Josh invites her to his wedding, Mindy panics to find a date and begrudgingly decides to take Peter, who is actually a great wedding date until he makes one big mistake. Meanwhile, Danny's kid brother Richie is in town to make a big announcement.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 312 votes.

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#14 - Frat Party (Season 1 - Episode 23)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 270 votes.

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#13 - Annette Castellano Is My Nemesis (Season 3 - Episode 2)

Mindy strives to impress Danny's mom when she comes to the city for a visit. Meanwhile, Morgan tries to stand his ground in his relationship with Tamra.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 330 votes.

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#12 - French Me, You Idiot (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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Mindy and Danny confront the consequences of their kiss. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Peter devise a plan to poach patients from a competing practice that has shut down.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 300 votes.

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#11 - Indian BBW (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 306 votes.

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#10 - Dinner at the Castellanos (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 242 votes.

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#9 - Christmas Party Sex Trap (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 300 votes.

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#8 - The Devil Wears Lands' End (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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Mindy kisses a girl and doesn't like it while the boys play beer pong with Shonda Rhimes.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 301 votes.

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#7 - Take Me with You (Season 1 - Episode 24)

When Mindy decides to go to Haiti on a volunteer mission with Casey, Danny and his ex-wife, Christina, throw a party for them that they will never forget.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 286 votes.

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#6 - It Had to Be You (Season 6 - Episode 10)

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In the series finale of The Mindy Project, Mindy’s fertility practice is in danger and Annette’s upcoming surgery looms large. While Mindy and Danny wait for word on the surgery, Mindy attends Morgan and Tamra’s dream wedding, where she and the rest of the Shulman gang try to find their own happy endings.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 235 votes.

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#5 - Danny Castellano Is My Personal Trainer (Season 2 - Episode 12)

In an attempt to get in shape before a weekend away with Cliff, Mindy convinces Danny to be her personal trainer. Meanwhile at the office, Peter finds himself in over his head when he has to act as managing partner while Jeremy is out sick.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 327 votes.

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#4 - We're a Couple Now, Haters! (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 363 votes.

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#3 - You've Got Sext (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 330 votes.

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#2 - The Desert (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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After Cliff breaks up with Mindy for lying about seeing Casey in Los Angeles, Mindy is more determined than ever to win him back. However, instead of taking Mindy to the airport, Danny tricks her into going with him to the desert to see his dad.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 347 votes.

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#1 - Danny and Mindy (Season 2 - Episode 22)

Mindy thinks she's met the man of her dreams after he writes a description of their encounter in a New York newspaper, leading to a surprising reveal.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 336 votes.

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