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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 1 - Pilot
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    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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  2. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 2 - First Date
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - First Date

    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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  3. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 3 - First Kiss
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - First Kiss

    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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  4. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 4 - Mike's Not Ready
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Mike's Not Ready

    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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  5. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 5 - Carl Is Jealous
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Carl Is Jealous

    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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  6. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 6 - Mike's Apartment
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Mike's Apartment

    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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  7. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 7 - After the Lovin'
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - After the Lovin'

    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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  8. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 8 - Mike Snores
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Mike Snores

    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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  9. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 9 - Mike's New Boots
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Mike's New Boots

    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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  10. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 10 - Molly Gets A Hat
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Molly Gets A Hat

    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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  11. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 11 - Carl Gets A Girl
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Carl Gets A Girl

    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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  12. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 12 - First Christmas
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - First Christmas

    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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  13. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 13 - Mike Goes to the Opera
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Mike Goes to the Opera

    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
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Molly Makes Soup

    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 15 - Jim Won't Eat
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Jim Won't Eat

    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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  16. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 16 - First Valentine's Day
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - First Valentine's Day

    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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  17. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 17 - Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb

    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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  18. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 18 - Mike's Feet
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Mike's Feet

    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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  19. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 19 - Peggy Shaves Her Legs
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Peggy Shaves Her Legs

    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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  20. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 20 - Opening Day
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Opening Day

    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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  21. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 21 - Samuel Gets Fired
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Samuel Gets Fired

    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 22 - Cigar Talk
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Cigar Talk

    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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  23. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 23 - Victoria's Birthday
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Victoria's Birthday

    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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  24. Mike & Molly Season 1 Episode 24 - Peggy's New Beau
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Peggy's New Beau

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Mike & Molly" season 1. It scored 5.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Mark Roberts, it aired on 9/20/2010. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "First Date".