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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Rory's Got a Girlfriend
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E13

    When a proud Paul lets thirteen-year-old Rory go out on his first date, Bridget and Kerry accuse him of unfairly changing the rules because they were never allowed to date at that age. Kerry is shocked when Bridget receives a higher score then she did on a state aptitude test.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Super Cop
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S6:E4

    Mike becomes hypervigilant after his wallet is stolen from the squad car while taking a nap.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S5:E14

    Peggy makes Molly do chores in exchange for sharing tantalizing stories from her past for Molly’s second book.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Cops on the Rocks
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S6:E1

    Mike and Carl go to couples counseling to try to reconcile their partnership. Also, Molly decides to do a promotional radio interview on her own after Peggy decides not to participate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Peg O' My Heart Attack
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S6:E3

    Mike blames Molly for Peg's heart attack following a heated argument and now Molly wants to make amends.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Baby Bump
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S6:E10

    When Mike and Molly realize Frannie (Juliette Goglia) doesn't have a plan in place for after the baby is born, Molly decides to help by reuniting her with her estranged sister, Maura (Jessy Hodges).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Bridget's First Job
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E3

    After seeing how much money Bridget spends on keeping up with the latest fashions, Paul tells her to go out and get a job to learn how to be fiscally responsible. But when she lands a job at a trendy mall clothing store that offers its workers a 40% discount, Paul and Cate begin to worry that she may not be learning the true value of a dollar.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Drummer Boy (1)
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E17

    Bridget defies the rules of the house after Paul forbids her from going out on a date with Ben, her college-age drum instructor. Meanwhile, Kerry is mad at Cate when her ex-boyfriend confesses that he thinks her mother is pretty.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - What Dad Would Want
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E6

    Cate persuades Rory to try out for basketball because that would've made his dad proud.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust (3)
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E14

    After being told that she's fickle when it comes to relationships, Bridget is afraid that she may end up hurting Jeremy's feelings when her ex-boyfriend returns to town. Meanwhile, Kerry is outraged and plans revenge when provocative dancing has been banned from the high school formal, which is being chaperoned by Cate and Jim. C.J. partners with Rory to broadcast school scandals over the internet.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Mike & Molly's Excellent Adventure
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E9

    Determined to change Mike's normal routine, Molly encourages him to try new things.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Wings
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E4

    Bridget takes drastic measures when an overprotective Paul keeps coming up with excuses to delay her from taking her driver's test. Meanwhile, after convincing a less-than-confident Kerry that she has the talent to enter an art competition, Paul is shocked and Kerry is devastated when her submission is rejected.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Pie Fight
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E15

    When Mike reaches a weight-loss goal -- his personal best -- he decides to celebrate by indulging in a slice of pie.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Molly Can't Lie
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E19

    When Mike and Molly meet with the priest at Peggy's church, Molly's forthright nature winds up costing them their wedding chapel.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Sex and Death
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S4:E3

    Molly has a “mind-blowing” experience when she goes to Victoria’s workplace, a funeral home, to research her novel. Meanwhile, Mike sneaks a peek at Molly’s writing when she’s out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Eight Is Enough
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S4:E22

    Molly is ecstatic to be accepted into a prestigious eight-week writer's workshop, but Mike isn't thrilled about having his wife gone for the entire summer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - 'Tis the Season to Be Molly
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E3

    Mike promises Molly he will be home in time for dinner on Christmas Eve--until he and Carl find themselves in the back of a stolen truck; Molly is upset with Vince for trying to alter Christmas traditions.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - The Last Temptation of Mike
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E6

    Guilt sets in for Mike when he flirts with a rookie cop and she reciprocates.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Buy The Book
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E13

    Molly’s excited her book is finally out and available for purchase, but worries obsessively that no one will buy it.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - One Small Step for Mike
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S6:E2

    Molly gives Mike a device that will track his activity in hopes of helping him get healthier and take better care of himself, but Mike has other plans.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Fight To The Finish
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E20

    Molly gets angry at Mike for not listening to her vent about writing with Peggy and they go their separate ways for a day.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - The First and Last Ride-Along
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E2

    When Molly decides to start a career as a crime novelist, she goes on a ride-along with Mike to research her first book.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - What Molly Hath Wrought
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E8

    Molly accepts a job as a forklift driver at Vince's warehouse when she decides to take a break from writing her novel.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Weekend at Peggy's
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E10

    After fighting with Joyce about money, Molly and Mike move into Mike's childhood bedroom at Peggy's place.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bill Daly

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Three Girls and an Urn
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E15

    Molly meets the friend of her dreams when Peggy's childhood pal (Kathy Bates) visits, but Peggy isn't fond of sharing.

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    Writer:Bill Daly

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Bill Daly Ratings Summary

"Rory's Got a Girlfriend" is the best rated episode written by Bill Daly. It scored 7.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/17/2002 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Super Cop".