Season 4 (2013)
Molly decides to leave her teaching career to become a writer. When Molly decides to start a career as a crime novelist, she goes on a ride-along with Mike to research her first book.
Episodes: 22
Star Cast: Billy Gardell , Melissa McCarthy , Reno Wilson , Swoosie Kurtz ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Molly Unleashed
Air Date: 2013-11-04
When Molly finds herself at a crossroads with her career, she makes a huge decision.
Ep.2 The First and Last Ride-Along
Air Date: 2013-11-11
When Molly decides to start a career as a crime novelist, she goes on a ride-along with Mike to research her first book.
Ep.3 Sex and Death
Air Date: 2013-11-18
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.
Ep.4 Careful What You Dig For
Air Date: 2013-11-25
Budding author Molly meets her literary idol, whose cynical advice is to focus on what she wouldn't want people to know about, while Mike tries to cheer up his down-in-the-dumps mother by having her over for dinner.
Ep.5 Poker in the Front, Looker in the Back
Air Date: 2013-12-02
Molly believes her suspicious next-door neighbor is up to no good and recruits Joyce to help her spy on him. Meanwhile, the guys get together for a poker game and end up sharing their dreams and aspirations.
Ep.6 Shoeless Molly Flynn
Air Date: 2013-12-09
Molly needs to adjust her spending habits on shoes if she wants to maintain harmony in her marriage.
Ep.7 They Shoot Asses, Don't They?
Air Date: 2013-12-16
Mike decides he needs to live everyday like it’s his last after being shot during a robbery. As a result, he tells Carl it’s time for him to quit the police force.
Ep.8 What Molly Hath Wrought
Air Date: 2014-01-13
Molly accepts a job as a forklift driver at Vince's warehouse when she decides to take a break from writing her novel.
Ep.9 Mike & Molly's Excellent Adventure
Air Date: 2014-01-20
Determined to change Mike's normal routine, Molly encourages him to try new things.
Ep.10 Weekend at Peggy's
Air Date: 2014-01-27
After fighting with Joyce about money, Molly and Mike move into Mike's childhood bedroom at Peggy's place.
Ep.11 Dips & Salsa
Air Date: 2014-02-03
Mike asks Carl to fill in for him as Molly's dance partner, but gets jealous when he thinks they are having too much fun.
Ep.12 Mind Over Molly
Air Date: 2014-02-24
At Mike's urging, Molly begrudgingly goes to a therapist (John Michael Higgins).
Ep.13 Open Mike Night
Air Date: 2014-03-03
Samuel wants to be a standup comic; Molly offers advice to Harry which leads to him challenging his protective mother.
Ep.14 Rich Man, Poor Girl
Air Date: 2014-03-10
The entire family wonders if Victoria has finally met the one when she brings a new boyfriend home.
Ep.15 Three Girls and an Urn
Air Date: 2014-03-17
Molly meets the friend of her dreams when Peggy's childhood pal (Kathy Bates) visits, but Peggy isn't fond of sharing.
Ep.16 The Dice Lady Cometh
Air Date: 2014-03-24
Molly tries to win some extra cash during a trip to a riverboat casino with the girls; Vince and Mike watch college basketball with the guys.
Ep.17 McMillan and Mom
Air Date: 2014-04-14
Mike, Samuel and Carl go on a road trip to Memphis, Tenn., to meet Carl's mother.
Ep.18 Mike's Manifold Destiny
Air Date: 2014-04-21
When Mike's car breaks down, he must decide if he should accept a loan from Carl to fix it.
Ep.19 Who's Afraid of J.C. Small?
Air Date: 2014-04-28
Carl and Mike arrest Molly's literary hero (Susan Sarandon) for a DUI.
Ep.20 Sex, Lies and Helicopters
Air Date: 2014-05-05
Molly wonders if she should tell Mike when she sees Carl coming out of Victoria's room late at night.
Ep.21 This Old Peggy
Air Date: 2014-05-12
After Peggy's bathtub falls through the ceiling, Mike wants Peggy to go to a doctor.
Ep.22 Eight Is Enough
Air Date: 2014-05-19
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.
