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The Best Episodes of Mike & Molly Season 1

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A comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 2 - First Date
    7.4/10(384 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Molly gets a cold before her first date with Mike, she takes cold medicine to feel better.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts

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  2. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 4 - Mike's Not Ready
    7.3/10(316 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mike turns Molly down when she invites him in after a date.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts

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  3. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 10 - Molly Gets A Hat
    7.3/10(265 votes)

    S1:E10

    When Mike's overbearing mother buys Molly a new hat as a gesture of goodwill, Molly feels obliged to invite her to spend Thanksgiving with her family.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Mark Gross, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  4. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(459 votes)

    S1:E1

    When teacher Molly Flynn hears Officer Mike Biggs' "share" at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting, she's instantly smitten and invites him to come speak to her fourth grade class.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Mark Roberts

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  5. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 6 - Mike's Apartment
    7.2/10(294 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mikes invites Molly over to his apartment, but a call from his mother interrupts his plans for romance.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Julie Bean, Mark Roberts

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  6. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 12 - First Christmas
    7.2/10(280 votes)

    S1:E12

    Mike tries to find a perfect gift for his very first Christmas with Molly.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  7. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 15 - Jim Won't Eat
    7.2/10(252 votes)

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  8. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 16 - First Valentine's Day
    7.2/10(249 votes)

    S1:E16

    Mike's big plans for his first Valentine's Day with Molly are thrown into jeopardy after he accidentally runs into Molly's ex-boyfriend.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  9. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 24 - Peggy's New Beau
    7.2/10(247 votes)

    S1:E24

    Mike feels pressured when Peggy's new boyfriend asks whether he and Molly hear wedding bells in their future.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  10. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 5 - Carl Is Jealous
    7.1/10(290 votes)

    S1:E5

    Mike invites Carl on a double date when he becomes jealous of the time Mike is spending with Molly.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  11. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 8 - Mike Snores
    7.1/10(275 votes)

    S1:E8

    Mike gets a taste of living with Molly's mom and sister after Molly insists he spend the night at her place.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Carla Filisha, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  12. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 9 - Mike's New Boots
    7.1/10(280 votes)

    S1:E9

    Molly becomes jealous when Mike introduces her as his "friend" to a woman who is clearly flirting with him.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Alan J. Higgins, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  13. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 13 - Mike Goes to the Opera
    7.1/10(269 votes)

    S1:E13

    Mike's mom and Molly argue about who can take better care of him when he gets ill.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts

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  14. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 14 - Molly Makes Soup
    7.1/10(248 votes)

    S1:E14

    Molly isn't happy when Joyce's boyfriend Vince tries to become friends with Mike by inviting him to a basketball game.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Mark Gross, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  15. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 18 - Mike's Feet
    7.1/10(244 votes)

    S1:E18

    When they spend way too much time working together during a snowstorm, Mike and Carl begin getting on each other's nerves.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  16. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 19 - Peggy Shaves Her Legs
    7.1/10(235 votes)

    S1:E19

    When Peggy and Molly have lunch together, Mike worries that his mom is telling Molly unflattering stories about his childhood.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  17. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 20 - Opening Day
    7.1/10(246 votes)

    S1:E20

    Mike breaks tradition and invites Molly to join him and Carl at opening day for the Chicago Cubs.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Mark Roberts, Jim Patterson

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  18. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 3 - First Kiss
    7.0/10(320 votes)

    S1:E3

    Mike's ego takes a hit during a bowling date with Molly.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Alan J. Higgins, Mark Roberts

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  19. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 11 - Carl Gets A Girl
    7.0/10(251 votes)

    S1:E11

    Mike allows Carl to bring a date to his apartment, so he decides to spend some time at Molly's house where he actually manages to bond with Molly's mother and sister.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  20. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 17 - Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb
    6.9/10(250 votes)

    S1:E17

    When Mike refuses to leave his comfortable couch, Molly decides to go out with her sister.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  21. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 21 - Samuel Gets Fired
    6.9/10(246 votes)

    S1:E21

    When Samuel loses his job and apartment, Mike offers to let him stay at his place...with interesting results.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  22. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 23 - Victoria's Birthday
    6.9/10(244 votes)

    S1:E23

    Victoria panics as her 30th birthday approaches, and drags Mike and Molly into her "life crisis".

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  23. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 7 - After the Lovin'
    6.8/10(280 votes)

    S1:E7

    After spending the weekend with Molly, Mike tries to follow Carl's advice to play it cool.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Mark Gross, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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  24. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 22 - Cigar Talk
    6.8/10(238 votes)

    S1:E22

    When Joyce invites Vince to attend her high school reunion, Vince confesses to Mike that he never graduated high school, and convinces Mike to help him study for his GED.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Don Foster, Mark Roberts

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"First Date" is the best rated episode of "Mike & Molly" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 384 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, it aired on 9/27/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mike's Not Ready".