Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
When teacher Molly Flynn hears Officer Mike Biggs' "share" at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting, she's instantly smitten a
First Date
When Molly gets a cold before her first date with Mike, she takes cold medicine to feel better.
First Kiss
Mike's ego takes a hit during a bowling date with Molly.
Mike's Not Ready
Mike turns Molly down when she invites him in after a date.
Carl Is Jealous
Mike invites Carl on a double date when he becomes jealous of the time Mike is spending with Molly.
Mike's Apartment
Mikes invites Molly over to his apartment, but a call from his mother interrupts his plans for romance.
After the Lovin'
After spending the weekend with Molly, Mike tries to follow Carl's advice to play it cool.
Mike Snores
Mike gets a taste of living with Molly's mom and sister after Molly insists he spend the night at her place.
Mike's New Boots
Molly becomes jealous when Mike introduces her as his "friend" to a woman who is clearly flirting with him.
Molly Gets A Hat
When Mike's overbearing mother buys Molly a new hat as a gesture of goodwill, Molly feels obliged to invite her to spend
Carl Gets A Girl
Mike allows Carl to bring a date to his apartment, so he decides to spend some time at Molly's house where he actually m
First Christmas
Mike tries to find a perfect gift for his very first Christmas with Molly.
Mike Goes to the Opera
Mike's mom and Molly argue about who can take better care of him when he gets ill.
Molly Makes Soup
Molly isn't happy when Joyce's boyfriend Vince tries to become friends with Mike by inviting him to a basketball game.
Jim Won't Eat
When Mike's mom, Peggy, needs gallbladder surgery, she shocks Molly by asking her to take care of her dog. Meanwhile, Mo
First Valentine's Day
Mike's big plans for his first Valentine's Day with Molly are thrown into jeopardy after he accidentally runs into Molly
Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb
When Mike refuses to leave his comfortable couch, Molly decides to go out with her sister.
Mike's Feet
When they spend way too much time working together during a snowstorm, Mike and Carl begin getting on each other's nerve
Peggy Shaves Her Legs
When Peggy and Molly have lunch together, Mike worries that his mom is telling Molly unflattering stories about his chil
Opening Day
Mike breaks tradition and invites Molly to join him and Carl at opening day for the Chicago Cubs.
Samuel Gets Fired
When Samuel loses his job and apartment, Mike offers to let him stay at his place...with interesting results.
Cigar Talk
When Joyce invites Vince to attend her high school reunion, Vince confesses to Mike that he never graduated high school,
Victoria's Birthday
Victoria panics as her 30th birthday approaches, and drags Mike and Molly into her "life crisis".
Peggy's New Beau
Mike feels pressured when Peggy's new boyfriend asks whether he and Molly hear wedding bells in their future.
Goin' Fishin'
Following their engagement, Molly is anxious to start planning the wedding while Mike wants to go fishing with his frien
Dennis's Birthday
Peggy gets a big surprise when she celebrates her boyfriend's birthday.
Mike in the House
Mike tries to adjust after he gives up his bachelor pad and moves in with Molly and her family.
'57 Chevy Bel Air
Molly wants to save money for their wedding, but Mike is lured into buying Vince’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
Victoria Runs Away
Despite Mike's good intentions, he adds fuel to the fire when Molly and her family get in a fight.
Happy Halloween
Mike is spooked when Molly's boss invites them to a party on Halloween, a holiday he dreads.
Carl Meets a Lady
Carl tries to get a date with an attractive woman (guest star Holly Robinson Peete) he meets at the diner.
Peggy Gets A Job
When Mike encourages his mom, Peggy, to get a job, he never imagines how it will interfere with Molly's life.
Mike Cheats
Mike starts cheating on his diet as Thanksgiving Day approaches, but attempts to hide it from Molly.
Molly Needs a Number
When Molly is swamped with Thanksgiving preparations and wedding planning, she asks Mike to help, with mixed results.
Christmas Break
After getting disappointing news at work, Molly goes into a bad state which threatens to ruin Christmas.
Carl Has Issues
Carl faces his fear of commitment when his relationship with Christina takes a serious turn.
Victoria Can't Drive
Molly and Joyce ask Mike for help when Victoria is arrested for a number of driving violations.
Joyce's Choices
When Joyce accepts an ex-boyfriend's dinner invitation, Vince goes crazy with jealousy.
Valentine's Piggyback
After forgetting to prepare for Valentine's Day, Mike takes advantage of Carl's elaborate plans with Christina (Holly Ro
Surprise
Molly decides to throw Mike a birthday party to make up for the fact that he hasn't had one since he was 9-years-old; Sa
Mike Likes Lasagna
When Molly suggests that she and Mike write their own wedding vows, he finds it hard to swallow, until Carl provides him
Peggy Goes to Branson
Peggy goes on vacation and leaves Mike and Molly in charge of her dog, claiming that it's good practice for when they ha
Molly Can't Lie
When Mike and Molly meet with the priest at Peggy's church, Molly's forthright nature winds up costing them their weddin
The Dress
Molly's dieting goes into overdrive when her wedding dress doesn't zip during her final fitting.
Bachelor/Bachelorette
Mike's dad comes to town early to attend Mike's bachelor party, which prompts Peggy to attend Molly's bachelorette event
The Rehearsal
Two days before their wedding, Mike and Molly arrange their wedding rehearsal which turns into a disaster.
The Wedding
Mike and Molly have to deal with several problems as they make their way to the altar.
The Honeymoon is Over
Mike is inspired by their honeymoon trip to Paris to change his life and travel the world, while Molly worries how their
Vince Takes A Bath
Joyce conveniently disappears after a back injury renders Vince practically immobile, and that leaves Mike and Molly to
Mike Likes Cake
Molly gets upset when she reviews her wedding photos because in every picture Mike's mouth is open or his eyes are close
Molly in the Middle
Mike and Molly decide the time is right for them to start trying for a baby. Meanwhile, Carl gets upset when he learns t
Mike's Boss
Mike is forced to set up his mom with his boss, despite his many reservations.
Yard Sale
With the house feeling too cramped and crowded, Molly plans a family yard sale. Meanwhile, Mike and the guys take Carl o
Thanksgiving Is Cancelled
When Mike gets sick for Thanksgiving, Molly is excited that she doesn’t have to cook – until Vince invites his broth
Mike Likes Briefs
When Mike gets nervous after Molly doesn’t get pregnant following weeks of trying, he turns to Carl and Samuel for adv
Mike Takes a Test
With Molly's encouragement, Mike decides to take a shot at becoming a detective, but the stress of readying for the exam
Karaoke Christmas
Even while portraying Santa, Mike cannot contain his frustrations over Molly's Christmas spending and warns unsuspecting
Fish for Breakfast
In an effort to boost their chances of getting pregnant, Molly encourages Mike to join her in giving up caffeine and eat
Molly’s Birthday
Carl Gets a Roommate
Mike puts his construction skills to use turning the basement into a living suite for him and Molly, but he may have got
The Princess and the Troll
On Valentine's Day, Mike and Molly play Cupid and prod Harry into asking Victoria out on a date, and to everyone's surpr
Mike the Tease
Wannabe-parent Mike takes a crash course in male fertility and heads to a clinic to ensure that he's potent enough to ma
Molly's New Shoes
After their verbal brawl at the mall, Mike goes off in a huff, so Molly goes off on a shopping spree.
St. Patrick's Day
Carl and Samuel hope for a little luck o' the Irish when it comes to picking up women at their St. Patrick's Day party,
Spring Break
Molly joins Victoria and her junior-college friends on a spring-fling getaway, while Mike works the Captain for some ove
Party Planners
Mike’s birthday wish is to have his wife and mother get along, but Molly and Peggy butt heads more than ever as they t
Mike Can't Read
After learning that Joyce gave up her artistic talents when she became a mother, Molly decides that she and Mike need to
Molly’s Out of Town
Mike goes on a junk food binge to cope with missing Molly while she is out of town for a teacher’s conference. Meanwhi
School Recital
Molly is so focused on directing a school recital that she doesn’t realize a fellow teacher is hitting on her. Meanwhi
Windy City
Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Patrick, gets dumped by Mike’s mother. Late
Molly Unleashed
When Molly finds herself at a crossroads with her career, she makes a huge decision.
The First and Last Ride-Along
When Molly decides to start a career as a crime novelist, she goes on a ride-along with Mike to research her first book.
Sex and Death
Molly has a “mind-blowing” experience when she goes to Victoria’s workplace, a funeral home, to research her novel
Careful What You Dig For
Budding author Molly meets her literary idol, whose cynical advice is to focus on what she wouldn't want people to know
Poker in the Front, Looker in the Back
Molly believes her suspicious next-door neighbor is up to no good and recruits Joyce to help her spy on him. Meanwhile,
Shoeless Molly Flynn
Molly needs to adjust her spending habits on shoes if she wants to maintain harmony in her marriage.
They Shoot Asses, Don't They?
Mike decides he needs to live everyday like it’s his last after being shot during a robbery. As a result, he tells Ca
What Molly Hath Wrought
Molly accepts a job as a forklift driver at Vince's warehouse when she decides to take a break from writing her novel.
Mike & Molly's Excellent Adventure
Determined to change Mike's normal routine, Molly encourages him to try new things.
Weekend at Peggy's
After fighting with Joyce about money, Molly and Mike move into Mike's childhood bedroom at Peggy's place.
Dips & Salsa
Mike asks Carl to fill in for him as Molly's dance partner, but gets jealous when he thinks they are having too much fun
Mind Over Molly
At Mike's urging, Molly begrudgingly goes to a therapist (John Michael Higgins).
Open Mike Night
Samuel wants to be a standup comic; Molly offers advice to Harry which leads to him challenging his protective mother.
Rich Man, Poor Girl
The entire family wonders if Victoria has finally met the one when she brings a new boyfriend home.
Three Girls and an Urn
Molly meets the friend of her dreams when Peggy's childhood pal (Kathy Bates) visits, but Peggy isn't fond of sharing.
The Dice Lady Cometh
Molly tries to win some extra cash during a trip to a riverboat casino with the girls; Vince and Mike watch college bask
McMillan and Mom
Mike, Samuel and Carl go on a road trip to Memphis, Tenn., to meet Carl's mother.
Mike's Manifold Destiny
When Mike's car breaks down, he must decide if he should accept a loan from Carl to fix it.
Who's Afraid of J.C. Small?
Carl and Mike arrest Molly's literary hero (Susan Sarandon) for a DUI.
Sex, Lies and Helicopters
Molly wonders if she should tell Mike when she sees Carl coming out of Victoria's room late at night.
This Old Peggy
After Peggy's bathtub falls through the ceiling, Mike wants Peggy to go to a doctor.
Eight Is Enough
Molly is ecstatic to be accepted into a prestigious eight-week writer's workshop, but Mike isn't thrilled about having h
The Book of Molly
Mike smiles with joy after seeing Molly's advance check after she returned home from an eight week writing shop telling
To Have and Withhold
Molly has writer’s block, and she might lose her big advance if she doesn’t cure it fast
'Tis the Season to Be Molly
Mike promises Molly he will be home in time for dinner on Christmas Eve--until he and Carl find themselves in the back o
Gone Cheatin'
Mike thinks Carl is out of line when he invites Victoria to go on what is supposed to be a men-only fishing trip.
Molly's Neverending Story
When Molly starts writing multiple drafts of her book, she starts to irritate Mike and the rest of the family.
The Last Temptation of Mike
Guilt sets in for Mike when he flirts with a rookie cop and she reciprocates.
Support Your Local Samuel
Samuel contemplates moving back to Africa when he receives a letter from his parents saying they’re struggling financi
Mike Check
Molly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode.
Hack to the Future
Molly faces a dilemma when her publisher asks her to make a provocative change to her book.
Checkpoint Joyce
Mike is forced to arrest Joyce for a DUI after she refuses to take a breathalyzer at a checkpoint.
Immaculate Deception
Mike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend.
The World According to Peggy
Molly plans a party after hearing that Peggy is suddenly retiring.
Buy The Book
Molly’s excited her book is finally out and available for purchase, but worries obsessively that no one will buy it.
Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy
Peggy makes Molly do chores in exchange for sharing tantalizing stories from her past for Molly’s second book.
Pie Fight
When Mike reaches a weight-loss goal -- his personal best -- he decides to celebrate by indulging in a slice of pie.
Cocktails and Calamine
Molly is nervous about Mike attending a celebratory party her publisher puts on for her and Peggy.
Mudlick or Bust
Molly surprises Peggy by reuniting her with her estranged sister, Rosemary, when they take a road trip to Peggy’s home
No Kay Morale
When a despondent Kay returns to town, Peggy is thrilled to welcome her back to coexist in her mundane existence. Howeve
Mother From Another Mudlick
Mike meets his Aunt Rosemary for the first time and is instantly smitten by her warmth and positive attitude – which i
Fight To The Finish
Molly gets angry at Mike for not listening to her vent about writing with Peggy and they go their separate ways for a da
Near Death Do Us Part
After Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria.
The Bitter Man and the Sea
Mike is forced to uninvited Carl to his anniversary cruise after Carl’s nasty break-up with Victoria.
Cops on the Rocks
Mike and Carl go to couples counseling to try to reconcile their partnership. Also, Molly decides to do a promotional r
One Small Step for Mike
Molly gives Mike a device that will track his activity in hopes of helping him get healthier and take better care of him
Peg O' My Heart Attack
Mike blames Molly for Peg's heart attack following a heated argument and now Molly wants to make amends.
Super Cop
Mike becomes hypervigilant after his wallet is stolen from the squad car while taking a nap.
Joyce's Will Be Done
Molly is shocked when Joyce reveals she's leaving the house to Victoria in her will.
The Good Wife
Molly's leisure activities between novels become an issue when Mike wants her to be the perfect homemaker.
Weekend With Birdie
Mike brings home a stray puppy for the weekend but Molly has difficulty warming up to it.
The Wreck of the Vincent Moranto
Mike is upset when Vince bails on finishing a Do-It-Yourself project they started together.
Baby, Please Don't Go
Molly brings home a pregnant former student she discovers is homeless.
Baby Bump
When Mike and Molly realize Frannie (Juliette Goglia) doesn't have a plan in place for after the baby is born, Molly de
The Adoption Option
Mike and Molly need everyone to be on their best behavior when the adoption agency schedules a home visit.
Curse of the Bambino
Carl convinces Mike to go with him to see his psychic and Peggy drags Molly to her church to pray for something they’v
I See Love
Mike and Molly gather with family and friends for a momentous occasion and reminisce about everything that led to this p