- 7.0/10199 votes
#1 - The Honeymoon is Over
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2012
Mike is inspired by their honeymoon trip to Paris to change his life and travel the world, while Molly worries how their family and friends fared at home without them.
Director: N/A
Writer: Don Foster
- 7.7/10236 votes
#2 - Vince Takes A Bath
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012
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.
Director: Jason Alexander
Writer: Don Foster
- 6.8/10186 votes
#3 - Mike Likes Cake
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2012
Molly gets upset when she reviews her wedding photos because in every picture Mike's mouth is open or his eyes are closed. Meanwhile, Carl gets jealous when Christina's ex-husband comes back into her life.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: Don Foster, Carla Filisha
- 6.9/10177 votes
#4 - Molly in the Middle
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012
Mike and Molly decide the time is right for them to start trying for a baby. Meanwhile, Carl gets upset when he learns that Molly is still spending time with Christina after their breakup.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10195 votes
#5 - Mike's Boss
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2012
Mike is forced to set up his mom with his boss, despite his many reservations.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10183 votes
#6 - Yard Sale
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2012
With the house feeling too cramped and crowded, Molly plans a family yard sale. Meanwhile, Mike and the guys take Carl on a fishing trip to help him forget his breakup with Christina.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/10177 votes
#7 - Thanksgiving Is Cancelled
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2012
When Mike gets sick for Thanksgiving, Molly is excited that she doesn’t have to cook – until Vince invites his brother to town for a homemade Thanksgiving meal.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10178 votes
#8 - Mike Likes Briefs
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2012
When Mike gets nervous after Molly doesn’t get pregnant following weeks of trying, he turns to Carl and Samuel for advice.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/10168 votes
#9 - Mike Takes a Test
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2012
With Molly's encouragement, Mike decides to take a shot at becoming a detective, but the stress of readying for the exam begins to impact their relationship.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10182 votes
#10 - Karaoke Christmas
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2012
Even while portraying Santa, Mike cannot contain his frustrations over Molly's Christmas spending and warns unsuspecting children about the dangers of maxing out credit cards to buy toys. Later, while Molly's family enjoys holiday festivities at home - complete with Christmas carols on Victoria's new karaoke machine - Mike and Molly get roped into spending Christmas Eve at church with Mike's mother and boss.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/10164 votes
#11 - Fish for Breakfast
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2013
In an effort to boost their chances of getting pregnant, Molly encourages Mike to join her in giving up caffeine and eating healthier, causing them both to have major withdrawals.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10176 votes
#12 - Molly’s Birthday
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2013
Mike prepares to spoil Molly for her birthday, but his plans go awry after he eats psychedelic gelato made by Victoria’s friend Tom.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10168 votes
#13 - Carl Gets a Roommate
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2013
Mike puts his construction skills to use turning the basement into a living suite for him and Molly, but he may have gotten in over his head. Meanwhile, Carl asks Samuel if he would be interested in moving in with him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/10171 votes
#14 - The Princess and the Troll
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2013
On Valentine's Day, Mike and Molly play Cupid and prod Harry into asking Victoria out on a date, and to everyone's surprise she accepts. Meanwhile, Carl has a list of reasons why hanging out at the coin laundry on the holiday will help Samuel and him meet single women.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/10163 votes
#15 - Mike the Tease
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2013
Wannabe-parent Mike takes a crash course in male fertility and heads to a clinic to ensure that he's potent enough to make a mother out of Molly. Meanwhile, Vince starts a job as a door-to-door vacuum-cleaner salesman.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10180 votes
#16 - Molly's New Shoes
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2013
After their verbal brawl at the mall, Mike goes off in a huff, so Molly goes off on a shopping spree.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10163 votes
#17 - St. Patrick's Day
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2013
Carl and Samuel hope for a little luck o' the Irish when it comes to picking up women at their St. Patrick's Day party, while Molly does a little Erin go bragging when she tells Mike about some of her holiday shenanigans.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/10170 votes
#18 - Spring Break
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2013
Molly joins Victoria and her junior-college friends on a spring-fling getaway, while Mike works the Captain for some overtime assignments to earn some extra cash.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/10166 votes
#19 - Party Planners
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/15/2013
Mike’s birthday wish is to have his wife and mother get along, but Molly and Peggy butt heads more than ever as they try to plan his birthday party together. Meanwhile, Samuel and Carl compete for the same woman.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/10158 votes
#20 - Mike Can't Read
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2013
After learning that Joyce gave up her artistic talents when she became a mother, Molly decides that she and Mike need to pursue new hobbies before becoming parents, so they take up roller skating.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10171 votes
#21 - Molly’s Out of Town
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/6/2013
Mike goes on a junk food binge to cope with missing Molly while she is out of town for a teacher’s conference. Meanwhile, Carl contemplates leaving Chicago after learning heartbreaking news from James.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/10164 votes
#22 - School Recital
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2013
Molly is so focused on directing a school recital that she doesn’t realize a fellow teacher is hitting on her. Meanwhile, Vince convinces Mike to join him in an unusual money-making scheme.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10172 votes
#23 - Windy City
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/30/2013
Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Patrick, gets dumped by Mike’s mother. Later, as a tornado descends on Chicago, Mike and Molly each confess important news to each other.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Mike & Molly Season 3
Every episode of Mike & Molly Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mike & Molly Season 3!
A comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:CBS
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Honeymoon is Over" is the best rated episode of "Mike & Molly" season 3. It scored 7/10 based on 199 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Don Foster, it aired on 9/24/2012. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Vince Takes A Bath".