The Mindy Project

10 Best Episodes of The Mindy Project - Season 1

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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Mindy Project - S1E6

#15 - Thanksgiving (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Mindy decides to cook Thanksgiving dinner at Gwen's house, but she is completely caught off guard when her former blind date, Dennis, arrives with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, a lonely Danny mans the empty office while Betsy and Jeremy visit Betsy's eccentric family for the holiday.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 314 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E7

#14 - Teen Patient (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 306 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E19

#13 - My Cool Christian Boyfriend (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 289 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E2

#12 - Hiring and Firing (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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When Mindy is tasked with hiring a new nurse, she has to consider Morgan (Ike Barinholtz), a reformed ex-convict while Jeremy tests his breakup skills when he fires a problematic, elderly nurse.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 394 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E12

#11 - Hooking Up Is Hard (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 284 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E17

#10 - Mindy's Birthday (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Mindy's friends and co-workers unintentionally throw her the worst birthday party ever. And, after storming out, Mindy stumbles upon a new group of friends with whom to celebrate. But when she ends up in a fight with her new pals, she receives help from someone in her recent past. Meanwhile, Danny and Jeremy compete for the affection of Mindy's friend.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 304 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E9

#9 - Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 305 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E20

#8 - Pretty Man (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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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. Horrified, Mindy tries to avoid him until she realizes she needs a date for Danny and Alex’s dinner party, so she gives him a makeover a la “Pretty Woman”

The episode was rated 7.79 from 280 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E16

#7 - The One That Got Away (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 274 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E14

#6 - Harry & Mindy (2) (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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Mindy tries to solve Jaime's best friend problem by pairing up Lucy with Danny on a Valentine's Day double date. However, Danny and Lucy hit it off immediately and sparks fly, ruining Mindy and Jaime's date. Meanwhile, on his way to his hot Valentine's hook-up, Jeremy helps Morgan with his pickup skills.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 271 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E5

#5 - Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 339 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E21

#4 - Santa Fe (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 286 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E22

#3 - Triathlon (Season 1 - Episode 22)

When Danny's ex-wife, Christina, comes back to New York to confront Danny about an emotional letter he had written to her, Morgan confesses that he had sent the letter unbeknownst to Danny, causing Danny to fire Morgan out of anger. Meanwhile, the rest of the staff compete in a triathlon and go head-to-head with the midwives, who have hired Morgan to work for them.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 288 votes.

The Mindy Project - S1E23

#2 - 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.

The Mindy Project - S1E24

#1 - 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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