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Season 5  "Mindy Lahiri is a White Man"  5x12

Aired 7 years ago - Mar 14, 2017

Mindy is unfairly passed over for a promotion and goes to bed wishing things were different. She wakes up in the body of a handsome white man and quickly discovers the perks that come with white male privilege.

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Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 1
for those candidates getting final-round interviews.
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because I don't even want the job anymore
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That almost took off.
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Whoa, I slept like a log.
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I'm kinda bangable.
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So who the hell am I?
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Ooh, I have to pee. This is gonna be cool.
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And the finish certainly has a wow factor.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 10
You like sports, and chicks, and classic rock.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 11
But I crack hilarious jokes constantly around here,
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 12
If you have an announcement to make, Mike,
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 13
Dr. L, I got your usual from the drug store.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 14
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No, of course not. I mean, you're the doctor.
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'cause it makes your eyes look more lupine.
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Hey. How you doing?
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No, it's okay. No, we know 'em.
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But don't I need to tell you why I would be an effective leader?
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 20
and we're gonna meet with a couple other people,
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 21
Thank you.
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Unless it's leader of, like, say a women's book club or...
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 23
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 24
Whoa, I really felt that.
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Besides, these are from our new friends over there.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 26
Like, when I'm macking on honeys, hey-yo!
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 27
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 28
You were... amazing last night.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 29
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 30
Great job, everybody.
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Hey, thank you so much for covering for me.
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for the department head job and I did?
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 33
Ah, Michael, howdy-doo?
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 34
but who am I to say no to a raise, hmm?
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He only congratulates mothers when it's a boy.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 36
I know, it's like let the invisible hand do its thing.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 37
Oh, my goodness.
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I don't even care as long as I'm not the one
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 39
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who thinks she's so qualified.
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So, Tamra, will you please explain the problem here?
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Look at Adam Sandler.
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I love that movie!
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What if they ask me about my cats?
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It's about confidence.
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 46
everyone's like, "Beverly, put your camera away."
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 47
Really?
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 48
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But I didn't get the job.
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Dr. Lee is by far the most qualified person for this position.

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because I don't even want the job anymore
#2
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That almost took off.
#3
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Whoa, I slept like a log.
#4
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I'm kinda bangable.
#6
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So who the hell am I?
#7
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 8
Ooh, I have to pee. This is gonna be cool.
#8
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 9
And the finish certainly has a wow factor.
#9
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 10
You like sports, and chicks, and classic rock.
#10
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 11
But I crack hilarious jokes constantly around here,
#11
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If you have an announcement to make, Mike,
#12
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Dr. L, I got your usual from the drug store.
#13
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No, of course not. I mean, you're the doctor.
#15
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'cause it makes your eyes look more lupine.
#16
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Hey. How you doing?
#17
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No, it's okay. No, we know 'em.
#18
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But don't I need to tell you why I would be an effective leader?
#19
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and we're gonna meet with a couple other people,
#20
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Thank you.
#21
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Unless it's leader of, like, say a women's book club or...
#22
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Whoa, I really felt that.
#24
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Besides, these are from our new friends over there.
#25
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Like, when I'm macking on honeys, hey-yo!
#26
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You were... amazing last night.
#28
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Great job, everybody.
#30
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Hey, thank you so much for covering for me.
#31
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for the department head job and I did?
#32
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Ah, Michael, howdy-doo?
#33
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but who am I to say no to a raise, hmm?
#34
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He only congratulates mothers when it's a boy.
#35
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I know, it's like let the invisible hand do its thing.
#36
Recap of The Mindy Project Season 5 Episode 12 (S05E12) - 37
Oh, my goodness.
#37
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I don't even care as long as I'm not the one
#38
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who thinks she's so qualified.
#40
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So, Tamra, will you please explain the problem here?
#41
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Look at Adam Sandler.
#42
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I love that movie!
#43
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What if they ask me about my cats?
#44
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It's about confidence.
#45
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everyone's like, "Beverly, put your camera away."
#46
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Really?
#47
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But I didn't get the job.
#49
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Dr. Lee is by far the most qualified person for this position.
#50