Ep 7. We Need To Talk About Annette

In The Mindy Project season 3 episode 7 titled "We Need To Talk About Annette," Mindy and Danny's relationship takes center stage. Mindy is excited to introduce Danny to her parents, but she's worried that her mother Annette, played by Rhea Perlman, won't approve of Danny because he's not Indian. When Annette arrives in New York City for a visit, the tension between her and Danny is palpable.

Meanwhile, Jeremy is having trouble in his love life. He's been casually seeing a woman named Whitney, but she doesn't seem to be as interested in him as he is in her. Jeremy turns to Peter for advice, and the two come up with a plan to make Whitney jealous by staging a fake date between Jeremy and Peter. However, things don't go as planned and Jeremy is left feeling even more disappointed in his love life.

Back at the office, Tamra is struggling with her relationship with Morgan. She's worried that Morgan is too immature for her and doesn't take their relationship seriously. When she tries to talk to him about it, Morgan doesn't seem to understand why she's upset, which leads to a larger argument about their future together.

As the episode progresses, Mindy and Danny's relationship continues to be tested by Annette's harsh judgment and cultural differences. Mindy becomes increasingly desperate to please her mother, even going so far as to try and set Danny up with an Indian woman. However, her plans backfire and she realizes that she needs to embrace the fact that Danny may never be fully accepted by her family.

In the end, Mindy and Danny have an honest conversation about their relationship and where they see it going in the future. They both admit that they have some reservations and fears, but ultimately they decide to take things one day at a time and see where their love takes them. The episode ends with Mindy feeling a sense of relief and happiness that she's with someone who truly cares about her, regardless of what anyone else thinks.

Overall, "We Need To Talk About Annette" is a heartfelt and realistic portrayal of the challenges that come with dating someone from a different background. The Mindy Project continues to be a show that balances humor with emotion, and this episode is no exception. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Mindy and Danny's relationship progress, even amidst the obstacles that they face.