Ep 13. Harry & Sally

Mindy Lahiri is a determined and successful OB/GYN who struggles to find the same level of fulfillment in her personal life. In The Mindy Project season 1 episode 13, titled "Harry & Sally," Mindy's romantic pursuits take a surprising turn as she unexpectedly finds herself drawn to one of her coworkers.

The episode begins as Mindy and her co-worker, Danny Castellano, attend a charity event together. Mindy is feeling confident and excited about the possibility of finding love, but Danny is less than thrilled to be there. To make matters worse, they run into Danny's ex-wife, Christina, who is now engaged to another man. Mindy is both shocked and envious of Christina's quick rebound, and it becomes clear that her own love life is lacking.

As the night progresses, Mindy meets the charming and charismatic Harry, a friend of Christina's fiancé. They hit it off right away, bonding over their shared love for romantic comedies and classic literature. Mindy is immediately smitten, and Harry seems interested in her as well.

However, when Mindy decides to pursue a relationship with Harry, she discovers that he is actually engaged to another woman, named Sally. Mindy is devastated and unsure of what to do, but she ultimately decides to confront Harry about his engagement.

Harry explains that he and Sally have been together for years, but they have been struggling lately and he isn't sure if he wants to get married. Mindy sympathizes with Harry's situation, but she still can't shake her feelings for him.

Meanwhile, Danny begins to realize that he may have feelings for Mindy himself. He struggles with whether or not to tell her, as he is worried it will ruin their friendship and work relationship.

As Mindy navigates her feelings for both Harry and Danny, she also has to deal with the fallout of her failed relationship with Josh. Her ex-boyfriend is still trying to win her back, which leads to some awkward and uncomfortable encounters.

In the end, Mindy decides to take a chance on Harry and tries to convince him not to go through with his engagement. Danny puts his own feelings aside and encourages Mindy to pursue what she wants, even if it means risking their friendship.

The episode ends on a hopeful note, as Mindy decides to take control of her own romantic destiny and go after what she really wants. "Harry & Sally" highlights the complexities of modern love and relationships, and the challenges that come with finding true happiness and fulfillment.