The Mindy Project (2012)

A sharp, romantic workplace comedy created by and starring Mindy Kaling as a lovably ambitious OB-GYN searching for her happily ever after.

The Mindy Project - Series Information

  • Original Title: The Mindy Project
  • First Air Year: 2012
  • Last Air Year: 2017
  • Created by: Mindy Kaling
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (22 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 6
  • Number of Episodes: 117
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 25, 2012 (United States - TV-14), September 25, 2012 (Canada - PG), September 25, 2012 (United Kingdom - 15), September 25, 2012 (Germany - 16), September 25, 2012 (France - 16), September 25, 2012 (India - U), September 25, 2012 (Australia - M), September 25, 2012 (Brazil - 12), September 25, 2012 (Italy - T), September 25, 2012 (Spain - 12)
  • Networks: FOX, Hulu
  • Production Companies: Universal Television, Kaling International, 3 Arts Entertainment
  • Production Countries: United States of America

The Mindy Project - Plot

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.

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The Mindy Project - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Mindy Kaling

Main Cast

  • Mindy Kaling
  • Ed Weeks
  • Ike Barinholtz
  • Beth Grant
  • Chris Messina
  • Xosha Roquemore
  • Fortune Feimster
  • Garret Dillahunt
  • Adam Pally
  • Zoë Jarman

Writers

  • Mindy Kaling
  • Tracey Wigfield
  • Matt Warburton
  • Charlie Grandy
  • Lang Fisher

Executive Producers

  • B. J. Novak
  • Charles McDougall
  • Jack Burditt
  • Matt Warburton
  • Mindy Kaling

The Mindy Project - FAQs

Where can you stream The Mindy Project?

The Mindy Project is available to stream on Hulu with a subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Hulu served as the show's exclusive broadcast home from Season 4 onward.

Why did The Mindy Project move from FOX to Hulu?

FOX cancelled The Mindy Project in May 2015 after three seasons due to declining ratings. Hulu stepped in and rescued the series, making it one of the first major scripted shows to move from broadcast television to a streaming platform, where it ran for three additional seasons.

Who are the main actors in The Mindy Project?

The Mindy Project stars Mindy Kaling as Dr. Mindy Lahiri, Chris Messina as Dr. Danny Castellano, Ed Weeks as Dr. Jeremy Reed, Ike Barinholtz as Morgan Tookers, Beth Grant as Beverly, and Xosha Roquemore as Tamra Webb, among other recurring cast members.

Did Danny and Mindy end up together in the finale?

In the series finale, Mindy and Danny reconcile and get engaged, giving fans the romantic resolution they had long hoped for. After seasons of on-again, off-again tension and co-parenting their son Leo, the two characters ultimately choose each other in the show's final moments.

How many seasons does The Mindy Project have?

The Mindy Project ran for 6 seasons and 117 episodes in total. Seasons 1 through 3 aired on FOX, while Seasons 4 through 6 were produced exclusively for Hulu. The series concluded in November 2017 with a fan-pleasing finale.

Is The Mindy Project based on a true story?

The Mindy Project is not based on a true story, though it draws heavily from creator Mindy Kaling's own personality, humor, and experiences as a South Asian-American woman navigating career and romance. The show is a fictional workplace comedy set in a New York City OB-GYN practice.

When did The Mindy Project first air?

The Mindy Project premiered on September 25, 2012, on FOX. The series ran until November 14, 2017, when the sixth and final season concluded on Hulu. The show spanned five years across two platforms before wrapping up its six-season run.

How was The Mindy Project received by critics?

The Mindy Project received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Mindy Kaling's sharp comedic writing and charismatic lead performance. The show was celebrated for its pop-culture savvy humor and romantic storylines, though some reviewers noted uneven pacing in its later seasons on Hulu.

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