The Best Episodes Written By Julie Bean

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - I See Love

   S6:E135/16/2016

   Mike and Molly gather with family and friends for a momentous occasion and reminisce about everything that led to this point.

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   #2 - Bag Lady

   S1:E163/7/2017

   Katie lets everyone fend for themselves and is a bit surprised when they don't seem to need her.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Weekend With Birdie

   S6:E74/25/2016

   Mike brings home a stray puppy for the weekend but Molly has difficulty warming up to it.

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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Westport Zombies

   S1:E310/25/2016

   Katie, jealous of Taylor's friendship with neighbor Viv, reluctantly competes in the Westport Halloween "Zombie Run" after she finds out they'll both be running. Meanwhile, Greg and Anna-Kat get a little too much in character for the "zombie" part of the run's obstacle course.

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #5 - Smooth Like a Dolphin

   S1:E47/31/2025

   With a lawyer in one ear and Carol in the other, Leanne considers a fresh look and a new ride. An unwanted guest threatens to spoil game day.

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #6 - The Wreck of the Vincent Moranto

   S6:E85/2/2016

   Mike is upset when Vince bails on finishing a Do-It-Yourself project they started together.

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   7.0/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Cops on the Rocks

   S6:E11/6/2016

   Mike and Carl go to couples counseling to try to reconcile their partnership. Also, Molly decides to do a promotional radio interview on her own after Peggy decides not to participate.

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   #8 - The Rehearsal

   S2:E225/7/2012

   Two days before their wedding, Mike and Molly arrange their wedding rehearsal which turns into a disaster.

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   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #9 - Westport Cotillion

   S1:E812/6/2016

   Oliver is secretly taking dancing and manners classes in hopes of getting the girl he likes to go to the Westport Cotillion with him. He asks for his dad's help in keeping this all secret from Katie, afraid that she'll interfere, but that's easier said than done,

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Track 5: Break on Through

    S1:E55/10/2023

    Looking for inspiration, Nora takes the band on a desert road trip where they find more than music.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Christmas Break

    S2:E1112/12/2011

    After getting disappointing news at work, Molly goes into a bad state which threatens to ruin Christmas.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Baby, Please Don't Go

    S6:E95/2/2016

    Molly brings home a pregnant former student she discovers is homeless.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Dude, Where's My Napkin?

    S1:E225/9/2017

    Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela's ex after Celeste, an editor, helps Greg land his first book deal. But Angela, who has asked Katie not to socialize with her former wife, is furious and accuses her of being a bad friend

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Valentine's Piggyback

    S2:E152/13/2012

    After forgetting to prepare for Valentine's Day, Mike takes advantage of Carl's elaborate plans with Christina (Holly Robinson Peete).

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Mike & Molly's Excellent Adventure

    S4:E91/20/2014

    Determined to change Mike's normal routine, Molly encourages him to try new things.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Sex, Lies and Helicopters

    S4:E205/5/2014

    Molly wonders if she should tell Mike when she sees Carl coming out of Victoria's room late at night.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Mike Check

    S5:E82/2/2015

    Molly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Mother From Another Mudlick

    S5:E194/27/2015

    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

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Near Death Do Us Part

    S5:E215/11/2015

    After Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria.

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    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Mike's Boss

    S3:E510/29/2012

    Mike is forced to set up his mom with his boss, despite his many reservations.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Too Much Wedding Ring

    S1:E67/31/2025

    A visit from a charismatic law enforcement officer sets off sirens for Leanne. Daddy John finds a gender reveal party to be anything but a piece of cake.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Gomez Is a Woman

    S1:E147/31/2025

    When a long-distance farewell hits close to home, Leanne finds herself rattled by a surprise introduction that stirs up insecurities — and jealousy.

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    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Vince Takes A Bath

    S3:E210/1/2012

    Joyce conveniently disappears after a back injury renders Vince practically immobile, and that leaves Mike and Molly to take care of him. Meanwhile, the newlyweds are still laboring over personalized thank-you notes for their wedding presents.

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    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Immaculate Deception

    S5:E112/23/2015

    Mike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend.

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    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Jim Won't Eat

    S1:E152/7/2011

    When Mike's mom, Peggy, needs gallbladder surgery, she shocks Molly by asking her to take care of her dog. Meanwhile, Molly is thrown when Mike starts talking about being buried next to her when he dies.

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