The Mindy Project: Season 3
2014 · 21 episodes · ★ 7.4
What Season 3 of The Mindy Project
Season 3 opens with Mindy Lahiri and Danny Castellano picking up their relationship, though both try to set boundaries so it doesn't interfere with work at the practice. Danny's religious beliefs cause the occasional friction. Mindy also has to deal with tax problems and the practice's shady past, which leads her to devise a plan with Cliff, her fake boyfriend. The arrival of Annette, Danny's mother, puts Mindy to the test, as she is determined to win her approval. Meanwhile, Jeremy, the English doctor who runs the practice, organizes a charity event with Lauren, and Peter and he both make an effort to win her over. Morgan tries to improve his relationship with Tamara.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 We're a Couple Now, Haters!
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.
Directed by: Michael Spiller · Written by: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Tracey Wigfield, Rob Mac, Enrique Taylor
3x02 Annette Castellano Is My Nemesis
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.
Directing: Marco Fargnoli · Writing: Tracey Wigfield · Starring: Max Minghella, Rhea Perlman, Jenny O'Hara, Jarrod Crawford
3x03 Crimes & Misdemeanors & Ex-BFs
Tax troubles inspire Mindy tries to rekindle a phony relationship with Cliff.
Directed by: Michael Weaver · Written by: Matt Warburton · Starring: Mark Duplass, Richard Gant, Glenn Howerton, Tracey Wigfield
3x04 I Slipped
Mindy searches for relationship advice that ends up raising more questions than answers.
Directed by: Lynn Shelton · Written by: Charlie Grandy · Starring: Randall Park, Rebecca Drysdale
3x05 The Devil Wears Land's End
Mindy kisses a girl and doesn't like it while the boys play beer pong with Shonda Rhimes.
Directed by: Michael Spiller · Written by: Jeremy Bronson · Starring: Rob Huebel, Matt Oberg, Niecy Nash-Betts, Shonda Rhimes
3x06 Caramel Princess Time
Danny decides he needs to take Mindy’s chronic lateness into his own hands and tries to teach her a lesson about being on time. Tamra and Morgan set Peter up on a blind date.
Directed by: Beth McCarthy-Miller · Written by: Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy · Starring: Mark Duplass, Allison Tolman, Rhea Perlman, Jenny O'Hara
3x07 We Need to Talk About Annette
Mindy has no qualms about “borrowing” things that don’t belong to her, until she catches Danny’s mom shoplifting. Peter's dream girl is a nightmare.
Directed by: Michael Weaver · Written by: Alina Mankin · Starring: Allison Tolman, Rhea Perlman, Jenny O'Hara, Elizabeth Higgins Clark
3x08 Diary of a Mad Indian Woman
Mindy is forced to act as a mentor to the residents at the hospital, and Danny gets himself into trouble when he finds, and can’t help but read, Mindy’s diary.
Directing: Alex Hardcastle · Writing: Lang Fisher · Starring: Rhea Perlman, Niecy Nash-Betts, Andrew Bachelor, Han Nah Kim
3x09 How to Lose a Mom in Ten Days
Mindy sets up Danny's mom, Annette, on a blind date that leads to a crazy sequence of events culminating in a date - and possibly even true love.
Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Tracey Wigfield · Starring: Rhea Perlman, Jenny O'Hara, Fred Grandy
3x10 What About Peter?
Mindy is so determined to help Peter with his living situation that her own relationship with Danny gets a little complicated. Meanwhile, things go haywire for Jeremy and Morgan when they're left alone watching Lauren's baby boy, Henry.
Directed by: David Stassen · Written by: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen · Starring: Tracey Wigfield, Andrew Bachelor, Jon Barinholtz, Steve Park
3x11 Christmas
As the holidays approach, Mindy wonders if Danny is about to propose, and a case of mistaken identity leads Morgan on the perfect date.
Directed by: Paul Lieberstein · Written by: Charlie Grandy · Starring: Julia Stiles, Tracey Wigfield, Rob Mac, Rhea Perlman
3x12 Stanford
Mindy makes an unfortunate first impression on her fellowship class at Stanford; the doctors at the practice are determined to win a basketball tournament.
Directed by: Michael Spiller · Written by: Tracey Wigfield · Starring: Gita Reddy, Julia Stiles, Yeardley Smith, Andrew Bachelor
3x13 San Francisco Bae
A run-in with an ex-boyfriend has Mindy questioning her relationship with Danny; Morgan and Danny think they see Lauren cheating on Jeremy with Peter.
Directed by: Michael Spiller · Written by: Chris Schleicher · Starring: Lee Pace, Tracey Wigfield, Tate Ellington, Chrissy Teigen
3x14 No More Mr Noishe Guy
Rob (guest star Tate Ellington) gives Mindy an opportunity to start up her own practice in San Francisco, and she struggles to tell Danny, especially when Danny shows her the brownstone he bought for the two of them in New York! Meanwhile, Jeremy and Peter grapple with the fact that Lauren is moving to Texas and leaving them both behind.
Directed by: Michael Weaver · Written by: Jeremy Bronson · Starring: Gita Reddy, Tracey Wigfield, Andrew Bachelor, Jon Barinholtz
3x15 Dinner At The Castellanos
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.
Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Charlie Grandy · Starring: Gita Reddy, Dan Hedaya, Madison Rothschild, Rhea Perlman
3x16 Lahiri Family Values
Mindy has made up her mind to move to San Francisco and start a practice with Rob, but her credit history jeopardizes their ability to get a loan. Meanwhile, Danny tries to let the office know that he is moving to San Francisco with Mindy, but they're convinced his "big news" is something completely different.
Directing: Marco Fargnoli · Writing: Tracey Wigfield · Starring: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Gita Reddy, Richard Gant, Glenn Howerton
3x17 Danny Castellano Is My Nutritionist
Danny is upset with Mindy’s horrible eating habits and decides to make a deal with her that he will stop smoking if she stops eating poorly. Meanwhile, Jeremy struggles to fill Peter’s spot at the practice.
Directed by: Lynn Shelton · Written by: Mindy Kaling, Matt Warburton · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, Vanessa Williams
3x18 Fertility Bites
Mindy's fertility clinic opens, but with zero track record in the fertility field, attracting new patients is tougher than she imagined. Meanwhile, at Shulman & Associates, the nurses try to raise money for obese nurses while trying to get to know Dr. Bergdahl.
Directed by: Nisha Ganatra · Written by: Jeremy Bronson, Chris Schleicher · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, Jessica Bues, Kris Jenner, Rob Mac
3x19 Confessions of a Catho-holic
When Danny's priest dies after hearing Danny's confession, he frantically tries to find a new priest so he can atone for his sins. Meanwhile, Jeremy tries to force the practice to attend his one-man show.
Directing: Ike Barinholtz · Writing: Jack Burditt · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, Rhea Perlman, Jenny O'Hara, Stephen Colbert
3x20 What to Expect When You're Expanding
Mindy struggles with her body image as her baby bump begins to show, so she agrees to meet with Sheena, an aspiring personal stylist. Meanwhile, Jeremy, heartbroken over Lauren, tries to dive back into the dating pool, and unexpectedly runs into Morgan's girlfriend, Jessica.
Directed by: Michael Weaver · Written by: Lang Fisher, Tracey Wigfield · Starring: Laverne Cox, Dan Bakkedahl, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Julia Stiles
3x21 Best Man Season Finale
Mindy starts to question Danny's commitment to their relationship when he's a no-show for dinner with her parents. Meanwhile, when Morgan thinks he overhears Mindy saying Danny is not the father of her baby, he gathers all the guys with whom she's ever slept, in an attempt to figure out who is the real father.
Directed by: Michael Spiller · Written by: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, B.J. Novak, Anders Holm, Tommy Dewey
Season 3 Cast
Chris MessinaDr. Danny Castellano21 episodes
Ed WeeksDr. Jeremy Reed21 episodes
Ike BarinholtzMorgan Tookers21 episodes
Adam PallyDr. Peter Prentice21 episodes
Rhea PerlmanAnnette Castellano9 episodes
Tracey WigfieldDr. Lauren Neustadter8 episodes
Dan BakkedahlDr. Adrian Bergdahl5 episodes
Andrew BachelorT.J. Gigak5 episodes
Gita ReddyNeepa4 episodes
Tate EllingtonDr. Rob Gurglar4 episodes
Fred GrandyDr. Ledreau3 episodes
Mark DuplassBrendan Deslaurier2 episodes
Glenn HowertonCliff Gilbert2 episodes
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Season 42015 · 26 ep. · ★ 6.5
Season 52016 · 14 ep. · ★ 6.1
Season 62017 · 10 ep. · ★ 4.0Where to Watch Season 3 of The Mindy Project
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 3 of The Mindy Project?
Season 3 of The Mindy Project has 21 episodes.
When did season 3 of The Mindy Project premiere?
Premiered on September 16, 2014.
Where to Watch The Mindy Project Season 3
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