Mike & Molly: Season 4
In the fourth season of the comedy series Mike and Molly, the narrative focus shifts toward the professional aspirations of Molly. Having previously established her life as a teacher, Molly makes the significant decision to depart from her teaching career in order to pursue a new path as a writer. Specifically, she sets her sights on becoming a crime novelist. To gain authentic insight and research material for her d
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Mike and Molly are a working-class couple residing in Chicago.
- The couple originally met and fell in love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
- The series is categorized as a comedy that also incorporates elements of drama.
- Molly begins the series as a teacher before deciding to change her career path.
Season overview
In the fourth season of the comedy series Mike and Molly, the narrative focus shifts toward the professional aspirations of Molly. Having previously established her life as a teacher, Molly makes the significant decision to depart from her teaching career in order to pursue a new path as a writer. Specifically, she sets her sights on becoming a crime novelist. To gain authentic insight and research material for her debut book, Molly accompanies her husband, Mike, on a police ride-along. This season documents the intersection of their personal lives and Molly's creative ambitions as she navigates this career transition. The series continues to center on the relationship between Mike and Molly, a working-class couple living in Chicago. Their journey remains grounded in the dynamic established since they first met at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. As Molly explores the complexities of her new profession, the season highlights the couple's ongoing support for one another while balancing the demands of their daily lives and the specific challenges presented by Molly's shift into the world of crime fiction writing.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Molly Unleashed
Nov 4, 2013 · 22 min
When Molly finds herself at a crossroads with her career, she makes a huge decision.
The First and Last Ride-Along
Nov 11, 2013 · 22 min
When Molly decides to start a career as a crime novelist, she goes on a ride-along with Mike to research her first book.
Sex and Death
Nov 18, 2013 · 22 min
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
Careful What You Dig For
Nov 25, 2013 · 22 min
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 mo
Poker in the Front, Looker in the Back
Dec 2, 2013 · 22 min
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 t
Shoeless Molly Flynn
Dec 9, 2013 · 22 min
Molly needs to adjust her spending habits on shoes if she wants to maintain harmony in her marriage.
They Shoot Asses, Don't They?
Dec 16, 2013 · 22 min
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.
What Molly Hath Wrought
Jan 13, 2014 · 22 min
Molly accepts a job as a forklift driver at Vince's warehouse when she decides to take a break from writing her novel.
Mike & Molly's Excellent Adventure
Jan 20, 2014 · 22 min
Determined to change Mike's normal routine, Molly encourages him to try new things.
Weekend at Peggy's
Jan 27, 2014 · 22 min
After fighting with Joyce about money, Molly and Mike move into Mike's childhood bedroom at Peggy's place.
Dips & Salsa
Feb 3, 2014 · 22 min
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.
Mind Over Molly
Feb 24, 2014 · 22 min
At Mike's urging, Molly begrudgingly goes to a therapist (John Michael Higgins).
Open Mike Night
Mar 3, 2014 · 22 min
Samuel wants to be a standup comic; Molly offers advice to Harry which leads to him challenging his protective mother.
Rich Man, Poor Girl
Mar 10, 2014 · 22 min
The entire family wonders if Victoria has finally met the one when she brings a new boyfriend home.
Three Girls and an Urn
Mar 17, 2014 · 22 min
Molly meets the friend of her dreams when Peggy's childhood pal (Kathy Bates) visits, but Peggy isn't fond of sharing.
The Dice Lady Cometh
Mar 24, 2014 · 22 min
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.
McMillan and Mom
Apr 14, 2014 · 22 min
Mike, Samuel and Carl go on a road trip to Memphis, Tenn., to meet Carl's mother.
Mike's Manifold Destiny
Apr 21, 2014 · 22 min
When Mike's car breaks down, he must decide if he should accept a loan from Carl to fix it.
Who's Afraid of J.C. Small?
Apr 28, 2014 · 22 min
Carl and Mike arrest Molly's literary hero (Susan Sarandon) for a DUI.
Sex, Lies and Helicopters
May 5, 2014 · 22 min
Molly wonders if she should tell Mike when she sees Carl coming out of Victoria's room late at night.
This Old Peggy
May 12, 2014 · 22 min
After Peggy's bathtub falls through the ceiling, Mike wants Peggy to go to a doctor.
Eight Is Enough
May 19, 2014 · 22 min
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.