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Mike & Molly: Season 2

23 episodes Premiered Sep 26, 2011
Previously on Mike & Molly

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Mike & Molly Season 1.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (20): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

Goin' Fishin'

Sep 26, 2011

Following their engagement, Molly is anxious to start planning the wedding while Mike wants to go fishing with his friends.

S2·E2 Core

Dennis's Birthday

Oct 3, 2011

Peggy gets a big surprise when she celebrates her boyfriend's birthday.

S2·E3 Core

Mike in the House

Oct 10, 2011

Mike tries to adjust after he gives up his bachelor pad and moves in with Molly and her family.

S2·E4 Core

'57 Chevy Bel Air

Oct 17, 2011

Molly wants to save money for their wedding, but Mike is lured into buying Vince’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air.

S2·E5 Core

Victoria Runs Away

Oct 24, 2011

Despite Mike's good intentions, he adds fuel to the fire when Molly and her family get in a fight.

S2·E6 Core

Happy Halloween

Oct 31, 2011

Mike is spooked when Molly's boss invites them to a party on Halloween, a holiday he dreads.

S2·E7 Core

Carl Meets a Lady

Nov 7, 2011

Carl tries to get a date with an attractive woman (guest star Holly Robinson Peete) he meets at the diner.

S2·E8 Core

Peggy Gets A Job

Nov 14, 2011

When Mike encourages his mom, Peggy, to get a job, he never imagines how it will interfere with Molly's life.

S2·E9 Core

Mike Cheats

Nov 21, 2011

Mike starts cheating on his diet as Thanksgiving Day approaches, but attempts to hide it from Molly.

S2·E10 Core

Molly Needs a Number

Dec 5, 2011

When Molly is swamped with Thanksgiving preparations and wedding planning, she asks Mike to help, with mixed results.

S2·E11 Core

Christmas Break

Dec 12, 2011

After getting disappointing news at work, Molly goes into a bad state which threatens to ruin Christmas.

S2·E12 Core

Carl Has Issues

Jan 2, 2012

Carl faces his fear of commitment when his relationship with Christina takes a serious turn.

S2·E13 Core

Victoria Can't Drive

Jan 16, 2012

Molly and Joyce ask Mike for help when Victoria is arrested for a number of driving violations.

S2·E14 Core

Joyce's Choices

Feb 6, 2012

When Joyce accepts an ex-boyfriend's dinner invitation, Vince goes crazy with jealousy.

S2·E15 Core

Valentine's Piggyback

Feb 13, 2012

After forgetting to prepare for Valentine's Day, Mike takes advantage of Carl's elaborate plans with Christina (Holly Robinson Peete).

S2·E16 Core

Surprise

Feb 20, 2012

Molly decides to throw Mike a birthday party to make up for the fact that he hasn't had one since he was 9-years-old; Samuel dates a girl he met online.

S2·E17 Core

Mike Likes Lasagna

Feb 27, 2012

When Molly suggests that she and Mike write their own wedding vows, he finds it hard to swallow, until Carl provides him with some food for thought and tells him to just pretend he

S2·E18 Core

Peggy Goes to Branson

Mar 19, 2012

Peggy goes on vacation and leaves Mike and Molly in charge of her dog, claiming that it's good practice for when they have children.

S2·E19 Core

Molly Can't Lie

Apr 9, 2012

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

S2·E20 Core

The Dress

Apr 16, 2012

Molly's dieting goes into overdrive when her wedding dress doesn't zip during her final fitting.

S2·E21 Core

Bachelor/Bachelorette

Apr 30, 2012

Mike's dad comes to town early to attend Mike's bachelor party, which prompts Peggy to attend Molly's bachelorette event.

S2·E22 Mytharc

The Rehearsal

May 7, 2012

Two days before their wedding, Mike and Molly arrange their wedding rehearsal which turns into a disaster.

S2·E23 Mytharc

The Wedding

May 14, 2012

Mike and Molly have to deal with several problems as they make their way to the altar.