Mindy Kaling’s ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Episode Release Schedule

Mindy Kaling has built one of the most consistent and beloved comedy universes in modern streaming, and her latest creation is already generating serious buzz. ‘Not Suitable for Work’ is a new Hulu comedy created and executive produced by Kaling, following five work-obsessed twenty-somethings as they try to juggle their professional and personal lives in Manhattan’s most glamorous neighborhood, Murray Hill. With the first episodes already live on the platform, the question on every fan’s mind is simple: when does the next one drop?

The good news is that the release schedule for ‘Not Suitable for Work’ is tight, fast, and perfectly designed for binge-curious viewers who still want that weekly ritual. Hulu released the first three episodes all at once on opening day, and after that the service drops two new episodes every week, with the finale scheduled for June 23. If you have not started watching yet, this is the perfect moment to dive in before the finale arrives.

The Complete ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Episode Release Schedule

The full episode release schedule kicks off on June 2 with a three-episode premiere, continuing with pairs of episodes each week through to the season finale. Here is every episode of ‘Not Suitable for Work’ with its title and release date:

• Episode 1, “Welcome to Murray Hill” — June 2
• Episode 2, “Evil Nepo Son of the King” — June 2
• Episode 3, “The Philadelphia Thirst Monster” — June 2
• Episode 4, “The Jawline of Your Dreams” — June 9
• Episode 5, “Fisher Trashen” — June 9
• Episode 6, “Handsome Mug Guy” — June 16
• Episode 7, “Does Jon Hamm Cry?” — June 16
• Episode 8, “Denver is For Lovers” — June 23

Episode 5 puts professional pressure at a new level as the group attempts to balance ambition with personal relationships, while Episode 6 sees romantic chaos escalate after a misunderstanding involving a viral moment. Episode 7 finds the group facing emotional setbacks while secrets and frustrations begin spilling out, and the season finale brings emotional decisions, romantic confrontations, and major changes for the Murray Hill friend group.

New episodes of ‘Not Suitable for Work’ are released on Hulu at 3 a.m. ET and midnight PT. That means night-owl viewers on the West Coast can technically catch each new batch the moment Tuesday rolls over into Wednesday.

Mindy Kaling’s New Hulu Comedy and the Gen Z ‘Friends’ Comparison

It did not take long for critics and fans to reach for a very familiar reference point when describing what ‘Not Suitable for Work’ feels like. At the premiere, the cast addressed the similarities to ‘Friends,’ and when speaking about the comparison, Kaling replied that it was the highest compliment. Whether the show ultimately earns that legacy remains to be seen, but the framing has clearly resonated with audiences who have spent years searching for a spiritual successor.

Kaling described ‘Not Suitable for Work’ during a May appearance on Good Morning America as being about five ambitious young people with lots of drama and romance, and she considers it the third show in a trilogy about her own life.

She said ‘Never Have I Ever’ was about her time in high school, ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ was about her years at Dartmouth, and ‘Not Suitable for Work’ follows the last pivotal time in her youth, which was moving to New York City and being super ambitious.

That autobiographical thread running through Kaling’s work has become something of a signature, and it gives each project a lived-in emotional honesty that purely fictional comedies sometimes struggle to achieve. The show was produced by Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, with Charlie Grandy, who previously collaborated with Kaling on ‘The Mindy Project’ and ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls,’ serving as showrunner and executive producer.

The Cast of ‘Not Suitable for Work’ and Who to Watch

The ensemble driving this series is a smart mix of rising talent and recognizable faces. The series stars Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus, Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, and Jay Ellis, with Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Judy Gold, Ego Nwodim, Harry Richardson, Constance Wu, Laura Bell Bundy, May Hong, Bhavesh Patel, Emilia Suárez, and Michael Benjamin Washington all appearing as recurring guest stars.

Jay Ellis plays a love interest, and Kaling has teased that he will surprise people with his performance. Ellis was previously a part of ‘Running Point,’ and Kaling called him a dream to work with. She told PEOPLE in an interview published in December 2025 that it is great to work with one of the best-looking people in the world and discover they are also cool and nice, adding that she adores working with him.

Ella Hunt plays AJ Pascarelli, a first-year analyst at a top investment bank who is described as intense and competitive, and in the trailer she gets ready for work by declaring it an alpha day inspired by ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’ The character dynamics suggest a show that is at least as interested in professional obsession as it is in romantic entanglement, which gives it a sharper edge than many of its genre peers.

Where to Watch and How the Series Got Made

Mindy Kaling’s new show is available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States, while international audiences can watch it on Disney+. That dual-platform strategy reflects how central the Disney-Hulu ecosystem has become to Kaling’s recent output, and it ensures the show reaches as wide an audience as possible across North America and beyond.

The project originally went by the working title “Murray Hill” before landing at Hulu after a bidding war involving multiple buyers, with the streamer committing to a script-to-series deal. The series is produced by Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, with 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein also serving as executive producer.

The staggered release approach, launching with three episodes and then dropping pairs weekly, gives audiences time to absorb the story while maintaining momentum through the early summer season. It is a smart middle ground between the patience-testing weekly model and the all-at-once dump that makes water-cooler conversation nearly impossible.

With the finale only weeks away, now is the ideal time to start watching, and it will be fascinating to see whether the Murray Hill crew leaves you wanting a second season or simply a long afternoon to rewatch the whole thing from the beginning. If you have already burned through the first three episodes, who is your early favorite from the group, and does the ‘Friends’ comparison hold up in your mind?