Season 5 (2014)

Molly’s literary dreams take flight—but can her marriage keep up? As Molly celebrates a major book deal, the couple faces new challenges, from writer’s block to unexpected temptations. With family antics and heartfelt moments, Season 5 delivers laughs and love in equal measure.

Episodes: 22

Star Cast: Billy Gardell , Melissa McCarthy , Reno Wilson , Swoosie Kurtz ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 The Book of Molly

Air Date: 2014-12-08

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.

Ep.2 To Have and Withhold

Air Date: 2014-12-15

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

Ep.3 'Tis the Season to Be Molly

Air Date: 2014-12-22

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.

Ep.4 Gone Cheatin'

Air Date: 2014-12-29

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

Ep.5 Molly's Neverending Story

Air Date: 2015-01-05

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

Ep.6 The Last Temptation of Mike

Air Date: 2015-01-12

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

Ep.7 Support Your Local Samuel

Air Date: 2015-01-19

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

Ep.8 Mike Check

Air Date: 2015-02-02

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

Ep.9 Hack to the Future

Air Date: 2015-02-09

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

Ep.10 Checkpoint Joyce

Air Date: 2015-02-16

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

Ep.11 Immaculate Deception

Air Date: 2015-02-23

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

Ep.12 The World According to Peggy

Air Date: 2015-03-02

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

Ep.13 Buy The Book

Air Date: 2015-03-09

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

Ep.14 Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy

Air Date: 2015-03-16

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

Ep.15 Pie Fight

Air Date: 2015-03-23

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

Ep.16 Cocktails and Calamine

Air Date: 2015-03-30

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

Ep.17 Mudlick or Bust

Air Date: 2015-04-13

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.

Ep.18 No Kay Morale

Air Date: 2015-04-20

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

Ep.19 Mother From Another Mudlick

Air Date: 2015-04-27

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