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The Best Episodes of Mike & Molly Season 1

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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.
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
7.0
S1
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S4
E1
E2
E3
7.1
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  • First Date
    7.4/10(331)
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    #1 - 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

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  • Mike's Not Ready
    7.2/10(284)
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    #2 - 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

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  • Molly Gets A Hat
    7.2/10(243)
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    #3 - 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

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  • First Christmas
    7.2/10(256)
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    #4 - 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

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  • Jim Won't Eat
    7.2/10(232)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Pilot
    7.1/10(386)
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    #6 - 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

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  • Carl Is Jealous
    7.1/10(265)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Mike's Apartment
    7.1/10(268)
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    #8 - 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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  • Mike Snores
    7.1/10(252)
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    #9 - 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

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  • Mike's New Boots
    7.1/10(255)
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    #10 - 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

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  • Molly Makes Soup
    7.1/10(229)
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    #11 - 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

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  • First Valentine's Day
    7.1/10(227)
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    #12 - 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

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  • Peggy Shaves Her Legs
    7.1/10(218)
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    #13 - 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

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  • Opening Day
    7.1/10(224)
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    #14 - 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

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  • Peggy's New Beau
    7.1/10(225)
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    #15 - 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

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  • Mike Goes to the Opera
    7.0/10(247)
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    #16 - 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

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  • Mike's Feet
    7.0/10(225)
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    #17 - 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

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  • First Kiss
    6.9/10(285)
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    #18 - 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

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  • Carl Gets A Girl
    6.9/10(228)
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    #19 - 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

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  • Samuel Gets Fired
    6.9/10(224)
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    #20 - 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

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  • Victoria's Birthday
    6.9/10(224)
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    #21 - 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

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  • After the Lovin'
    6.8/10(255)
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    #22 - 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

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  • Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb
    6.8/10(231)
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    #23 - 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

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  • Cigar Talk
    6.7/10(217)
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    #24 - 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

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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 331 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, it aired on 9/27/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Mike's Not Ready".