Mike & Molly — Season 5
Molly’s literary dreams take flight—but can her marriage keep up? As Molly celebrates a major book deal, the couple faces new challenges, from writer’s block to unexpected temptations. With family ant
About this season
Molly’s literary dreams take flight—but can her marriage keep up? As Molly celebrates a major book deal, the couple faces new challenges, from writer’s block to unexpected temptations. With family antics and heartfelt moments, Season 5 delivers laughs and love in equal measure.
Episodes (22)
1. The Book of Molly
6.5Aired 8 December 2014 • 22 min
Mike smiles with joy after seeing Molly's advance check after she returned home from an eight week writing shop telling him she's been published.
2. To Have and Withhold
6.0Aired 15 December 2014 • 22 min
Molly has writer’s block, and she might lose her big advance if she doesn’t cure it fast
3. 'Tis the Season to Be Molly
6.5Aired 22 December 2014 • 22 min
Mike promises Molly he will be home in time for dinner on Christmas Eve--until he and Carl find themselves in the back of a stolen truck; Molly is upset with Vince for trying to alter Christmas traditions.
4. Gone Cheatin'
6.0Aired 29 December 2014 • 22 min
Mike thinks Carl is out of line when he invites Victoria to go on what is supposed to be a men-only fishing trip.
5. Molly's Neverending Story
6.0Aired 5 January 2015 • 22 min
When Molly starts writing multiple drafts of her book, she starts to irritate Mike and the rest of the family.
6. The Last Temptation of Mike
6.5Aired 12 January 2015 • 22 min
Guilt sets in for Mike when he flirts with a rookie cop and she reciprocates.
7. Support Your Local Samuel
6.0Aired 19 January 2015 • 22 min
Samuel contemplates moving back to Africa when he receives a letter from his parents saying they’re struggling financially.
8. Mike Check
7.0Aired 2 February 2015 • 22 min
Molly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode.
9. Hack to the Future
6.0Aired 9 February 2015 • 22 min
Molly faces a dilemma when her publisher asks her to make a provocative change to her book.
10. Checkpoint Joyce
6.5Aired 16 February 2015 • 22 min
Mike is forced to arrest Joyce for a DUI after she refuses to take a breathalyzer at a checkpoint.
11. Immaculate Deception
6.5Aired 23 February 2015 • 22 min
Mike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend.
12. The World According to Peggy
6.0Aired 2 March 2015 • 22 min
Molly plans a party after hearing that Peggy is suddenly retiring.
13. Buy The Book
6.5Aired 9 March 2015 • 22 min
Molly’s excited her book is finally out and available for purchase, but worries obsessively that no one will buy it.
14. Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy
7.5Aired 16 March 2015 • 22 min
Peggy makes Molly do chores in exchange for sharing tantalizing stories from her past for Molly’s second book.
15. Pie Fight
6.5Aired 23 March 2015 • 22 min
When Mike reaches a weight-loss goal -- his personal best -- he decides to celebrate by indulging in a slice of pie.
16. Cocktails and Calamine
6.5Aired 30 March 2015 • 22 min
Molly is nervous about Mike attending a celebratory party her publisher puts on for her and Peggy.
17. Mudlick or Bust
6.0Aired 13 April 2015 • 22 min
Molly surprises Peggy by reuniting her with her estranged sister, Rosemary, when they take a road trip to Peggy’s hometown of Mudlick. Also, Vince and Mike experience father-son bonding when they work together to fix the water heater.
18. No Kay Morale
6.0Aired 20 April 2015 • 22 min
When a despondent Kay returns to town, Peggy is thrilled to welcome her back to coexist in her mundane existence. However, Molly is determined to find a way to restore Kay’s joie de vivre. Also, Mike and Carl work crowd control at a rally for public breast feeding
19. Mother From Another Mudlick
7.0Aired 27 April 2015 • 22 min
Mike meets his Aunt Rosemary for the first time and is instantly smitten by her warmth and positive attitude – which is the polar opposite of his mother
20. Fight To The Finish
6.5Aired 4 May 2015 • 22 min
Molly gets angry at Mike for not listening to her vent about writing with Peggy and they go their separate ways for a day.
21. Near Death Do Us Part
7.0Aired 11 May 2015 • 22 min
After Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria.
22. The Bitter Man and the Sea
6.5Aired 18 May 2015 • 22 min
Mike is forced to uninvited Carl to his anniversary cruise after Carl’s nasty break-up with Victoria.