The Mindy Project
A single-camera comedy, starring Mindy Kaling, that follows a skilled OB/GYN navigating the tricky waters of both her personal and professional life, as she pursues her dreams of becoming the perfect woman, finding the perfect man and getting her perfect romantic comedy ending.
- Metascore69
- 2012-2017
- 6 seasons
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Comedy
- TV-14
A single-camera comedy, starring Mindy Kaling, that follows a skilled OB/GYN navigating the tricky waters of both her personal and professional life, as she pursues her dreams of becoming the perfect woman, finding the perfect man and getting her perfect romantic comedy ending.
Season 5 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Decision 2016
Tue, Oct 4, 2016 23 mins
After Jody tries to win Mindy's heart by buying her an apartment, Mindy is torn between her old love, Danny, and a relationship with Jody. Tamra is suspicious about Mindy's trip to Miami so she and Colette go undercover to figure out what really happened.
Episode 2
Nurses' Strike
Tue, Oct 11, 2016 22 mins
While Mindy struggles to take care of a sick Leo, Shulman and Associates is rocked by a nurses' strike led by Ben, a handsome male nurse. Meanwhile, Jody tries to sell the upstairs apartment and Brendan Deslaurier comes to Mindy seeking help.
Episode 3
Margaret Thatcher
Tue, Oct 18, 2016 22 mins
The nurses' strike continues, while Mindy finds herself having romantic feelings for the enemy - Ben, the leader of the nurses. As the doctors and nurses try to stay strong, Jeremy finds that the stress is taking a serious toll on his health.
Episode 4
Mindy Lahiri Is a Misogynist
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 22 mins
As Jeremy recovers from his heart attack, the practice needs another doctor. Jeremy and Jody want to hire a woman, but Mindy isn't sure about sharing the spotlight. Meanwhile, she and Ben are getting serious.
Episode 5
Leland Breakfast Is the Miracle Worker
Tue, Nov 1, 2016 22 mins
When Mindy discovers that her new boyfriend isn't being exclusive, she goes on a date with a famous actor aka "the bad boy of London theater." The nurses try to cheer up Jody, who's lost his mojo, and discover he might be planning something drastic.
Episode 6
Concord
Tue, Nov 8, 2016 22 mins
Mindy escapes to her childhood home in Massachusetts and discovers that her mom is using dubious methods to further her acting career in local theater. As Mindy and Rishi try to intervene, she learns that Danny is having doubts about marrying Sarah.
Episode 7
Revenge of the Nurse
Tue, Nov 15, 2016 24 mins
Ben gets the opportunity to host a medical segment on a talk show, but he has no interest in fame. Mindy questions whether she wants to be with someone who doesn't have the same ambition as her. Matters come to a head when Mindy bumps into an old flame.
Episode 8
Hot Mess Time Machine
Tue, Feb 14, 2017 25 mins
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.
Episode 9
Bat Mitzvah
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 22 mins
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.
Episode 10
Take My Ex-Wife, Please
Tue, Feb 28, 2017 22 mins
Mindy acts out after learning that Ben's super-hot ex-wife is in town visiting him. Anna, having trouble at home, begrudgingly asks her coworkers for help.
Episode 11
Dibs
Tue, Mar 7, 2017 22 mins
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.
Episode 12
Mindy Lahiri Is a White Man
Tue, Mar 14, 2017 24 mins
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.
Episode 13
Mindy's Best Friend
Tue, Mar 21, 2017 23 mins
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.
Episode 14
A Decent Proposal
Tue, Mar 28, 2017 25 mins
Mindy hears that Ben might be planning to propose, just as she decides she never wants to get married.
