Ep 9. How To Lose a Mom in Ten Days

In The Mindy Project season 3 episode 9 titled How To Lose a Mom in Ten Days, Mindy is faced with a dilemma when her boyfriend Danny's mother Annette (played by Rhea Perlman) comes to visit them in New York City. Mindy tries her best to impress Annette, but things take a turn for the worse when she accidentally ruins their traditional Italian Sunday dinner.

To make matters worse, Mindy's mother-in-law invites her ex-boyfriend Pastor Casey to the dinner, who Mindy has not seen since she broke up with him in season 2. Danny tries to reassure Mindy that everything will be fine, but she can't shake off the feeling of anxiety and pressure to impress Annette.

Meanwhile, Jeremy is dealing with his own family problems when his father (played by Alan Dale) unexpectedly shows up at the office. Jeremy has always been the black sheep of his family and feels embarrassed by his job as a doctor in a small medical practice. He tries to impress his father by telling him that he is a top surgeon at a prestigious hospital, but his lies quickly catch up to him.

Back at the apartment, Mindy's attempts to impress Annette only backfire when she accidentally takes her ironing board, ruining her blouse. Annette tells Mindy that she is disappointed in her and that she doesn't think she is right for Danny.

The tension at the dinner reaches its peak when Mindy and Annette get into a heated argument about their differing opinions on marriage and being a working mom. Mindy storms out of the dinner, feeling like she has failed in her attempts to impress Annette and win her approval.

The episode ends with Mindy and Danny having a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship and Mindy's insecurities. Danny reassures Mindy that he loves her for who she is and that his mother's opinion doesn't matter. They make up and decide to face Annette and try to repair their relationship.

How To Lose a Mom in Ten Days is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of family relationships and the pressure to impress and conform to parental expectations. The Mindy Project continues to navigate the ups and downs of romantic relationships and personal growth in a refreshing and comedic way.