7.1/10383 votes7.1/10(383)#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 9/20/2010
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
7.4/10329 votes7.4/10(329)#2 - First Date
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 9/27/2010
When Molly gets a cold before her first date with Mike, she takes cold medicine to feel better.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
6.9/10284 votes6.9/10(284)#3 - First Kiss
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 10/4/2010
Mike's ego takes a hit during a bowling date with Molly.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Alan J. Higgins, Mark Roberts
7.2/10283 votes7.2/10(283)#4 - Mike's Not Ready
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 10/11/2010
Mike turns Molly down when she invites him in after a date.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
7.1/10263 votes7.1/10(263)#5 - Carl Is Jealous
Season 1 Episode 5
Aired 10/18/2010
Mike invites Carl on a double date when he becomes jealous of the time Mike is spending with Molly.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.1/10267 votes7.1/10(267)#6 - Mike's Apartment
Season 1 Episode 6
Aired 10/25/2010
Mikes invites Molly over to his apartment, but a call from his mother interrupts his plans for romance.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Julie Bean, Mark Roberts
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6.8/10256 votes6.8/10(256)#7 - After the Lovin'
Season 1 Episode 7
Aired 11/1/2010
After spending the weekend with Molly, Mike tries to follow Carl's advice to play it cool.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross, Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.1/10252 votes7.1/10(252)#8 - Mike Snores
Season 1 Episode 8
Aired 11/8/2010
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
Writer: Carla Filisha, Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.1/10255 votes7.1/10(255)#9 - Mike's New Boots
Season 1 Episode 9
Aired 11/15/2010
Molly becomes jealous when Mike introduces her as his "friend" to a woman who is clearly flirting with him.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Alan J. Higgins, Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.2/10243 votes7.2/10(243)#10 - Molly Gets A Hat
Season 1 Episode 10
Aired 11/22/2010
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
Writer: Mark Gross, Don Foster, Mark Roberts
6.9/10228 votes6.9/10(228)#11 - Carl Gets A Girl
Season 1 Episode 11
Aired 12/6/2010
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
Writer: Don Foster, Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
7.2/10256 votes7.2/10(256)#12 - First Christmas
Season 1 Episode 12
Aired 12/13/2010
Mike tries to find a perfect gift for his very first Christmas with Molly.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.0/10247 votes7.0/10(247)#13 - Mike Goes to the Opera
Season 1 Episode 13
Aired 1/3/2011
Mike's mom and Molly argue about who can take better care of him when he gets ill.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
7.1/10230 votes7.1/10(230)#14 - Molly Makes Soup
Season 1 Episode 14
Aired 1/17/2011
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
Writer: Mark Gross, Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.2/10232 votes7.2/10(232)#15 - Jim Won't Eat
Season 1 Episode 15
Aired 2/7/2011
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.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.1/10226 votes7.1/10(226)#16 - First Valentine's Day
Season 1 Episode 16
Aired 2/14/2011
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
Writer: Don Foster, Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
6.8/10231 votes6.8/10(231)#17 - Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb
Season 1 Episode 17
Aired 2/21/2011
When Mike refuses to leave his comfortable couch, Molly decides to go out with her sister.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.0/10225 votes7.0/10(225)#18 - Mike's Feet
Season 1 Episode 18
Aired 2/28/2011
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
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.1/10218 votes7.1/10(218)#19 - Peggy Shaves Her Legs
Season 1 Episode 19
Aired 3/21/2011
When Peggy and Molly have lunch together, Mike worries that his mom is telling Molly unflattering stories about his childhood.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
7.1/10224 votes7.1/10(224)#20 - Opening Day
Season 1 Episode 20
Aired 4/11/2011
Mike breaks tradition and invites Molly to join him and Carl at opening day for the Chicago Cubs.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Roberts, Jim Patterson
6.9/10225 votes6.9/10(225)#21 - Samuel Gets Fired
Season 1 Episode 21
Aired 4/18/2011
When Samuel loses his job and apartment, Mike offers to let him stay at his place...with interesting results.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Mark Roberts
6.7/10217 votes6.7/10(217)#22 - Cigar Talk
Season 1 Episode 22
Aired 5/2/2011
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
Writer: Don Foster, Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
6.9/10224 votes6.9/10(224)#23 - Victoria's Birthday
Season 1 Episode 23
Aired 5/9/2011
Victoria panics as her 30th birthday approaches, and drags Mike and Molly into her "life crisis".
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
7.1/10225 votes7.1/10(225)#24 - Peggy's New Beau
Season 1 Episode 24
Aired 5/16/2011
Mike feels pressured when Peggy's new boyfriend asks whether he and Molly hear wedding bells in their future.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Don Foster, Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts
The Best Episodes of Mike & Molly Season 1
Every episode of Mike & Molly Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mike & Molly Season 1!
A comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:CBS
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
7.0
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.1
7.4
6.9
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Mike & Molly" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 383 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Mark Roberts, it aired on 9/20/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "First Date".
