- Season 1 — Mike Molly

| Ep. | Title | Air Date | Synopsis | |------|-------|----------|----------| | 1×01 | | Sep 20, 2010 | Mike struggles with his diet and shares at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Molly is smitten, invites him to her class, and later—after a robbery at her home—he asks her out. She says yes. | | 1×02 | First Date | Sep 27, 2010 | Molly gets a head cold before her big date. Her mother and sister accidentally overdose her on cold medicine, and adding wine at dinner turns the evening into a hilarious disaster. | | 1×03 | First Kiss | Oct 4, 2010 | On a bowling date, Molly turns out to be a better bowler and an ungracious winner. Carl’s grandmother advises Mike that honesty is the sexiest quality. He takes her bowling again, and when she strikes, he kisses her for the first time. | | 1×04 | Mike’s Not Ready | Oct 11, 2010 | Mike turns Molly down when she invites him inside after a date. She misinterprets his hesitation as disinterest and breaks up with him. He later gets drunk and reveals he’s ashamed of his body. | | 1×05 | Carl Is Jealous | Oct 18, 2010 | Carl feels neglected as Mike spends more time with Molly. He invites himself on a double date, and his jealousy leads to comical tension. | | 1×06 | Mike’s Apartment | Oct 25, 2010 | Mike finally invites Molly over to his apartment, but a call from his mother Peggy interrupts any hope of romance. | | 1×07 | After the Lovin’ | Nov 1, 2010 | After Mike and Molly spend their first weekend together, Carl advises Mike to “play it cool.” Mike’s attempts at nonchalance backfire spectacularly. | | 1×08 | Mike Snores | Nov 8, 2010 | Molly insists Mike spend the night at her house, where he gets a full taste of living with her mother and sister. Chaos (and snoring) ensue. | | 1×09 | Mike’s New Boots | Nov 15, 2010 | Molly becomes jealous when Mike introduces her as his “friend” to a woman who is clearly flirting with him. | | 1×10 | Molly Gets a Hat | Nov 22, 2010 | Mike’s overbearing mother Peggy buys Molly a new hat as a gesture of goodwill, forcing Molly to invite her to Thanksgiving dinner. | | 1×11 | Carl Gets a Girl | Dec 6, 2010 | Carl brings a date to Mike’s apartment, so Mike spends time at Molly’s house and actually manages to bond with Joyce and Victoria. | | 1×12 | First Christmas | Dec 13, 2010 | Mike searches desperately for the perfect gift for his first Christmas with Molly. | | 1×13 | Mike Goes to the Opera | Jan 3, 2011 | When Mike falls ill, his mother Peggy and Molly argue over who can take better care of him. | | 1×14 | Molly Makes Soup | Jan 17, 2011 | Joyce’s boyfriend Vince tries to befriend Mike by inviting him to a basketball game. Molly is not happy about their budding friendship. | | 1×15 | Jim Won’t Eat | Feb 7, 2011 | Peggy’s dog Jim refuses to eat. This surprisingly small event triggers a chain of relationship revelations. | | 1×16 | First Valentine’s Day | Feb 14, 2011 | Mike’s big plans for Valentine’s Day are jeopardized when he accidentally runs into Molly’s ex‑boyfriend. | | 1×17 | Joyce & Vince | Feb 21, 2011 | Joyce and Vince’s on‑again, off‑again relationship comes to a head, affecting the whole household. | | 1×18 | Peggy’s New Beau | Feb 28, 2011 | Peggy introduces a new “friend from church.” When he brings up wedding bells, Mike feels pressured and—after a talk with Carl’s grandma—decides to propose. | | 1×19 | Open Mike Night | Mar 7, 2011 | Mike tries his hand at stand‑up comedy, with predictably awkward results. | | 1×20 | Rich Man, Poor Man | Mar 21, 2011 | Financial differences between Mike and Molly create tension as they discuss their future. | | 1×21 | Sister | Apr 11, 2011 | Victoria’s wild lifestyle finally catches up with her, forcing the family to confront some hard truths. | | 1×22 | The Wedding | May 9, 2011 | A friend’s wedding forces Mike and Molly to discuss their own long‑term plans. | | 1×23 | First Christmas | May 16, 2011 | (Note: Some episode listings show discrepancies in numbering; this refers to the season’s penultimate installment.) | | 1×24 | Proposal | May 16, 2011 | The season finale sees Mike propose to Molly after reflecting deeply on their compatibility. She says yes, setting up the engagement storyline for Season 2. |

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