It's Mindy's time to shine when Danny's mom (guest star Rhea Perlman) comes to the city and Mindy is determined to win her approval. Meanwhile, Morgan tries to stand up for himself in his relationship with Tamra (Xosha Roquemore).

Mindy is taken aback when Danny tries a new maneuver in bed. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Peter are going to have to work out their differences once and for all.

Danny decides it's time to take Mindy's chronic tardiness into his own hands and teach her a lesson about being on time. Meanwhile, Tamra and Morgan set up Peter on a blind date with their novel-writing friend.

Mindy is forced to act as a mentor to the residents at the hospital, and Danny gets himself into trouble when he finds, and can't help but read, Mindy's diary.

Mindy sets up Danny's mom, Annette, (guest star Rhea Pearlman) on a blind date that leads to a crazy sequence of events culminating in a date - and possibly even true love.

Mindy is so determined to help Peter with his living situation that her own relationship with Danny gets a little complicated. Meanwhile, things go haywire for Jeremy and Morgan when they're left alone watching Lauren's baby boy, Henry.

As the holidays approach, Mindy wonders if Danny is about to propose, and a case of mistaken identity leads Morgan on the perfect date.

Mindy heads to Stanford University, where she makes a less-than-stellar first impression in her fellowship class. Meanwhile, back in New York, the practice is determined to win a basketball tournament.

Mindy has some big news to tell Danny, but just as she is getting ready to tell him, his father and half-sister show up for an unexpected visit. The whole crew is invited to Annette's house for the world's most awkward family dinner.

Danny is upset with Mindy's horrible eating habits and decides to make a deal with her that he will stop smoking if she stops eating poorly. Meanwhile, Jeremy struggles to fill Peter's spot at the practice.

When Danny's priest dies after hearing Danny's confession, he frantically tries to find a new priest so he can atone for his sins. Meanwhile, Jeremy tries to force the practice to attend his one-man show.