Ep 4. Mindy Loves Josh

Drake & Josh season 4 episode 4 is titled "Mindy Loves Josh". The episode starts off with Josh's longtime crush, Mindy, asking him to the upcoming school dance. Josh is over the moon with excitement until he realizes that Mindy may be using him to make her ex-boyfriend jealous. Drake, on the other hand, is initially skeptical about Mindy's intentions and tries to warn Josh not to get his hopes up. However, when Drake sees Mindy at the dance without her ex-boyfriend, he starts to believe that she may actually like Josh.

As the night progresses, Mindy seems more and more interested in Josh, even coming up with a way for them to dance together alone. Josh is thrilled by this, but Drake still has doubts. Nonetheless, he decides to confront Mindy and ask her what her true intentions are. Mindy confesses that she did initially plan on using Josh to make her ex-boyfriend jealous, but she admits that she has developed genuine feelings for him.

Josh, conflicted by the situation, decides to leave the dance early, leaving Mindy alone. Drake tries to convince him to go back and talk to Mindy, but Josh is too upset. The next day, Mindy shows up at their house and apologizes to Josh, promising that she really does like him for who he is. Josh forgives her, but when he goes to school the next day, he overhears some gossip about Mindy's ex-boyfriend coming back to school. Josh starts to panic and believes that Mindy will dump him for her ex.

Drake, seeing how worried Josh is, decides to take matters into his own hands. He convinces Mindy's ex to come to the school during lunch, where they plan to have a fake fight in front of Mindy to make her see that her ex is not worth her time. The plan backfires when the fake fight turns into a real one, and Josh gets hurt trying to break it up. Mindy is furious with both Drake and her ex-boyfriend and realizes that Josh is the one she truly wants to be with.

The episode ends with Mindy and Josh kissing in the school hallway, as Drake looks on approvingly. The lesson of the episode is that sometimes you have to take a chance and trust your instincts when it comes to love.

Overall, "Mindy Loves Josh" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the strong bond between the two brothers as they navigate the ups and downs of high school romance. The episode features plenty of humor and relatable teenage angst, making it a fan favorite among Drake & Josh viewers.