Ep 9. Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party

Mindy throws a Christmas party hoping to impress Josh, who is moving back to New York for a job. However, her plans to win him back are complicated when she invites her ex-boyfriend Casey, who recently returned from Haiti where he was doing relief work. Meanwhile, Danny tries to avoid his ex-wife at the party and Jeremy attempts to reconcile with his estranged father. As the party gets underway, Mindy's attempts to impress Josh become increasingly desperate, leading to a series of mishaps and misunderstandings.

The episode opens with Mindy frantically preparing for her Christmas party, which she hopes will impress Josh. She enlists the help of Tamra and Morgan, who agree to help despite being confused by Mindy's sudden interest in Christmas. Mindy is nervous about seeing Josh again, as she still harbors feelings for him even though he recently got a job in New York.

Meanwhile, Danny reveals to Jeremy that his ex-wife Christina will be attending the party, and he is not thrilled about the prospect of seeing her. Jeremy encourages Danny to confront his feelings and try to move on, but Danny is stubborn and insists on avoiding Christina at all costs.

As the guests start to arrive, Mindy is initially pleased with the turnout but becomes increasingly anxious when she realizes that Josh has not yet arrived. She decides to start drinking to calm her nerves, but her behavior becomes increasingly erratic as the night goes on. Her attempts to impress Josh with her Christmas decorations and party games fall flat, and she becomes increasingly desperate to win him back.

To make matters worse, Mindy's ex-boyfriend Casey shows up unexpectedly, having recently returned from Haiti where he was doing relief work. Mindy is surprised and conflicted by his arrival, as she still has feelings for him as well. Casey is similarly conflicted, as he is still in love with Mindy despite the fact that they broke up months ago.

As the party continues, Mindy's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and she starts to embarrass herself in front of her guests. She pulls out all the stops to impress Josh, including performing a musical number with Tamra and Morgan, but her efforts only seem to push him further away.

Meanwhile, Danny is struggling to avoid his ex-wife Christina, who seems determined to ruin his night. He tries to distract her by introducing her to Jeremy's father, who he mistakenly believes is a famous actor. However, when Christina realizes that she has been deceived, she becomes even more angry with Danny.

Jeremy, meanwhile, is dealing with his own family issues. He tries to reconcile with his estranged father, who he has not seen in years. However, their attempts to connect are hindered by Jeremy's father's conservative views and disapproval of Jeremy's lifestyle.

As the night wears on, Mindy's party starts to unravel. Her attempts to win Josh back have failed, and she is left alone and drunk in a sea of empty beer cans and half-eaten food. She realizes that she has been foolishly chasing after Josh, who is not right for her, and decides to let him go.

The episode ends with Mindy, Danny, and their friends gathered around the Christmas tree, singing and laughing together. Despite the chaos of the party, they are reminded of the importance of friendship and family during the holiday season.