Annette Castellano is a fictional character portrayed by Rhea Perlman in the TV series The Mindy Project.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Annette Castellano Is My Nemesis (season 3), they were 66 years old.
They appear in 17 episodes out of a total of 117 aired and have accumulated 727 positive votes.
The character of Annette Castellano is mainly associated with Mindy Lahiri and Danny Castellano.
Episodes17
Annette Castellano Is My Nemesis
episode S3.E2 september 2014It'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).
Caramel Princess Time
episode S3.E6 november 2014Danny 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.
We Need to Talk About Annette
episode S3.E7 november 2014Mindy has no qualms about "borrowing" things that don't belong to her, until she catches Danny's mom (guest star Rhea Pearlman) shoplifting. Meanwhile, Peter's "dream girl," Abby (guest star Allison Tolman), turns out to be a bit of a nightmare.
Diary of a Mad Indian Woman
episode S3.E8 november 2014Mindy 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.
How to Lose a Mom in Ten Days
episode S3.E9 november 2014Mindy 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.
Christmas
episode S3.E11 december 2014As the holidays approach, Mindy wonders if Danny is about to propose, and a case of mistaken identity leads Morgan on the perfect date.
Dinner at the Castellanos
episode S3.E15 february 2015Mindy 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.
Confessions of a Catho-holic
episode S3.E19 march 2015When 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.
Best Man
episode S3.E21 march 2015Mindy starts to question Danny's commitment to their relationship when he's a no-show for dinner with her parents. Meanwhile, when Morgan thinks he overhears Mindy saying Danny is not the father of her baby, he gathers all the guys with whom she's ever slept, in an attempt to figure out who is the real father.
Mindy and Nanny
episode S4.E7 october 2015Mindy has to fire the world's most difficult nanny: her mother-in-law. Jody tries to save Jeremy from his manipulative girlfriend.
The Lahiris and the Castellanos
episode S4.E11 november 2015Mindy and Danny's parents meet for the first time and their clashing personalities make for an awkward engagement party. Meanwhile, Mindy must confront Danny with a secret.
Will They or Won't They
episode S4.E14 april 2016Mindy and Jody host a group of wild college girls, in town for spring break to get their eggs frozen. When Mindy gets distracted by a romantic night with Danny, the girls wreak havoc on New York City.
Concord
episode S5.E6 november 2016Mindy escapes to her childhood home in Massachusetts and discovers that her mom is using dubious methods to further her acting career in local theater. As Mindy and Rishi try to intervene, she learns that Danny is having doubts about marrying Sarah.
Leo's Girlfriend
episode S6.E4 october 2017Mindy is guilted into becoming more involved at Leo's school, while dealing with a blast from the past (and Tamra's) at home.
Doctors Without Boundaries
episode S6.E8 october 2017When Mindy finds out Annette has cancer, she tries to be there while Tamra struggles with adopting Morgan's religious practices that put a strain on their relationship, and Jody grasps with what he wants for his future.
Danny in Real Life
episode S6.E9 november 2017Mindy and Danny can't agree on the best way to care for an ailing Annette. Meanwhile, Anna throws a bridal/baby shower for Tamra, where Colette has a heated confrontation with her brother, Jody.
It Had to Be You
episode S6.E10 november 2017In this series finale, Mindy struggles to find a new investor after learning she doesn't have enough money to keep her practice open on her own. Tamara and Morgan wed. Annette goes into surgery for her double mastectomy.
- Annette Castellano Is My Nemesis
- Caramel Princess Time
- We Need to Talk About Annette
- Diary of a Mad Indian Woman
- How to Lose a Mom in Ten Days
- Christmas
- Dinner at the Castellanos
- Confessions of a Catho-holic
- Best Man
- Mindy and Nanny
- The Lahiris and the Castellanos
- Will They or Won't They
- Concord
- Leo's Girlfriend
- Doctors Without Boundaries
- Danny in Real Life
- It Had to Be You
Best moments10
- 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.
- When Mindy finds out Annette has cancer, she tries to be there while Tamra struggles with adopting Morgan's religious practices that put a strain on their relationship, and Jody grasps with what he wants for his future.
- Mindy and Danny can't agree on the best way to care for an ailing Annette. Meanwhile, Anna throws a bridal/baby shower for Tamra, where Colette has a heated confrontation with her brother, Jody.
- Mindy has to fire the world's most difficult nanny: her mother-in-law. Jody tries to save Jeremy from his manipulative girlfriend.
- Mindy and Danny's parents meet for the first time and their clashing personalities make for an awkward engagement party. Meanwhile, Mindy must confront Danny with a secret.
- Mindy has no qualms about "borrowing" things that don't belong to her, until she catches Danny's mom (guest star Rhea Pearlman) shoplifting. Meanwhile, Peter's "dream girl," Abby (guest star Allison Tolman), turns out to be a bit of a nightmare.
- 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.
- In this series finale, Mindy struggles to find a new investor after learning she doesn't have enough money to keep her practice open on her own. Tamara and Morgan wed. Annette goes into surgery for her double mastectomy.
- Mindy escapes to her childhood home in Massachusetts and discovers that her mom is using dubious methods to further her acting career in local theater. As Mindy and Rishi try to intervene, she learns that Danny is having doubts about marrying Sarah.
- Mindy is guilted into becoming more involved at Leo's school, while dealing with a blast from the past (and Tamra's) at home.
- Dinner at the Castellanos
- Doctors Without Boundaries
- Danny in Real Life
- Mindy and Nanny
- The Lahiris and the Castellanos
- We Need to Talk About Annette
- How to Lose a Mom in Ten Days
- It Had to Be You
- Concord
- Leo's Girlfriend