The Mindy Project Taps Niecy Nash as Mindy’s Rival

Watch out, Mindy! There's a new doctor in town.

Getting On's Niecy Nash is joining The Mindy Project's third season as Mindy's new rival, TV Line reports.

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Nash will play Dr. Jean Fishman, the new chief of medicine at Shulman & Associates' admitting hospital. She's also a lesbian and a Boston native who's described as a "take-no-prisoners type."

The Mindy Project returns Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 9:30/8:30c on Fox.

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