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The Book of Molly

Episode number: 1

Overview: Mike smiles with joy after seeing Molly's advance check after she returned home from an eight week writing shop telling him she's been published.

To Have and Withhold

Episode number: 2

Overview: Molly has writer’s block, and she might lose her big advance if she doesn’t cure it fast

'Tis the Season to Be Molly

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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.

Gone Cheatin'

Episode number: 4

Overview: Mike thinks Carl is out of line when he invites Victoria to go on what is supposed to be a men-only fishing trip.

Molly's Neverending Story

Episode number: 5

Overview: When Molly starts writing multiple drafts of her book, she starts to irritate Mike and the rest of the family.

The Last Temptation of Mike

Episode number: 6

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

Support Your Local Samuel

Episode number: 7

Overview: Samuel contemplates moving back to Africa when he receives a letter from his parents saying they’re struggling financially.

Mike Check

Episode number: 8

Overview: Molly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode.

Hack to the Future

Episode number: 9

Overview: Molly faces a dilemma when her publisher asks her to make a provocative change to her book.

Checkpoint Joyce

Episode number: 10

Overview: Mike is forced to arrest Joyce for a DUI after she refuses to take a breathalyzer at a checkpoint.

Immaculate Deception

Episode number: 11

Overview: Mike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend.

The World According to Peggy

Episode number: 12

Overview: Molly plans a party after hearing that Peggy is suddenly retiring.

Buy The Book

Episode number: 13

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

Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy

Episode number: 14

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

Pie Fight

Episode number: 15

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

Cocktails and Calamine

Episode number: 16

Overview: Molly is nervous about Mike attending a celebratory party her publisher puts on for her and Peggy.

Mudlick or Bust

Episode number: 17

Overview: Molly surprises Peggy by reuniting her with her estranged sister, Rosemary, when they take a road trip to Peggy’s hometown of Mudlick. Also, Vince and Mike experience father-son bonding when they work together to fix the water heater.

No Kay Morale

Episode number: 18

Overview: When a despondent Kay returns to town, Peggy is thrilled to welcome her back to coexist in her mundane existence. However, Molly is determined to find a way to restore Kay’s joie de vivre. Also, Mike and Carl work crowd control at a rally for public breast feeding

Mother From Another Mudlick

Episode number: 19

Overview: Mike meets his Aunt Rosemary for the first time and is instantly smitten by her warmth and positive attitude – which is the polar opposite of his mother

Fight To The Finish

Episode number: 20

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

Near Death Do Us Part

Episode number: 21

Overview: After Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria.

The Bitter Man and the Sea

Episode number: 22

Overview: Mike is forced to uninvited Carl to his anniversary cruise after Carl’s nasty break-up with Victoria.