The Mindy Project

10 Best Episodes of The Mindy Project - Season 5

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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#14 - Nurses' Strike (Season 5 - Episode 2)

A nurses' strike spearheaded by a new male nurse shakes Shulman & Associates to its core. Meanwhile, Mindy cares for a sick Leo; Jody puts the upstairs apartment on the market; and Brendan asks Mindy for help with a new project.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 466 votes.

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#13 - Decision 2016 (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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Finding herself in a love triangle, Mindy must choose between Jody and Danny.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 474 votes.

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#12 - Revenge of the Nurse (Season 5 - Episode 7)

Ben goes on a morning talk show to host a segment on medical matters, but his disinterest in becoming a celebrity makes Mindy worry that they don't share the same ambitions.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 441 votes.

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#11 - Mindy Lahiri Is a Misogynist (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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The practice needs a doctor until Jeremy is back on his feet following his heart attack, but Mindy has reservations about the new ob-gyn's gender. Meanwhile, Ben's living situation could be a deal breaker for Mindy.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 440 votes.

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#10 - Take My Ex-Wife, Please (Season 5 - Episode 10)

A visit from Ben's ex-wife doesn't bring out Mindy's best side. Meanwhile, Anna is reluctant to ask her colleagues for help.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 455 votes.

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#9 - Leland Breakfast Is the Miracle Worker (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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When Mindy discovers that she and Ben aren't exclusive, she decides to go on a date with a dashing theater actor. The nurses try to cheer up a still-dejected Jody.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 447 votes.

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#8 - Margaret Thatcher (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Amidst the continuing nurses' strike, Mindy finds herself having feelings for handsome pediatric nurse Ben, while the stress of the situation is becoming too much for Jeremy.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 444 votes.

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#7 - Bat Mitzvah (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Mindy panics when her new hot boyfriend Ben doesn't invite her to his daughter's bat-mitzvah. Meanwhile, Jody, claiming he's over his heartache, dates Mindy's doppelgänger.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 453 votes.

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#6 - Mindy's Best Friend (Season 5 - Episode 13)

Mindy’s world is turned upside down when her cool friend from childhood moves to New York and starts dating Morgan. Meanwhile, Ben has to cover his tracks after the nurses spot him in a provocative situation.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 399 votes.

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#5 - Dibs (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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A heartbroken Anna grieves her breakup at Mindy’s place, while Jody and Jeremy compete for her affection. Morgan, trying to jump-start his dating life, blows up at Colette’s new girlfriend, Karen, when she accidentally interrupts his make out session.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 411 votes.

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#4 - Mindy Lahiri Is a White Man (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Mindy is unfairly passed over for a promotion and goes to bed wishing things were different. She wakes up in the body of a handsome white man and quickly discovers the perks that come with white male privilege.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 428 votes.

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#3 - Concord (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Mindy flees New York on the eve of Danny's wedding and goes home to Massachusetts, where she discovers something unusual about her mother's acting career.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 455 votes.

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#2 - Hot Mess Time Machine (Season 5 - Episode 8)

Still reeling from her breakup with Ben, Mindy finds herself living the same day over and over again, and realizes that the only way to break the spell is to make things right with Ben.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 432 votes.

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#1 - A Decent Proposal (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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Mindy hears that Ben might be planning to propose, just as she decides she never wants to get married. Colette and Karen get engaged, but Colette immediately gets cold feet. Jeremy and Anna’s friendship is tested when Anna’s ex-husband comes back.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 402 votes.

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