Mike and Molly

In this comedy about a working class Chicago couple who had almost given up on love...but then found each other, Officer Mike Biggs (series star BILLY GARDELL) is a good-hearted cop who works the beat with his fast-talking, wise guy partner, Officer Carl McMillan (series star RENO WILSON). When he least expects it, Mike meets Molly Flynn (series star MELISSA McCARTHY), an instantly likeable fourth grade teacher with whom he's immediately smitten. Molly lives with her sexy older sister, Victoria (series star KATY MIXON), and their flirtatious, wine-loving mother, Joyce (series star SWOOSIE KURTZ). Mike and Carl frequent a diner where they've become friends with the Senegalese waiter, Samuel (series star NYAMBI NYAMBI). Mike and Molly's relationship is often complicated by the interference of Mike's mom, Peggy (series star RONDI REED), while Carl's Grandma (series star CLEO KING) and Joyce's fiancé Vince (series star LOUIS MUSTILLO) often offer unsolicited advice on love.

When Vince throws out his back, Joyce conveniently disappears, leaving Mike and Molly to care for him. Meanwhile, the newlyweds struggle to write personalized thank-you notes for their wedding gifts. Actor/Director/Producer JASON ALEXANDER (Seinfeld) directs the episode.

Molly is mortified when she reviews her wedding photos and sees that Mike either has his mouth open or his eyes closed in every single shot. Meanwhile, Carl gets jealous when Christina's ex-husband comes back into the picture.

Mike and Molly decide the time is right from them to start trying for a baby. Meanwhile, Carl gets upset when he learns that Molly is still spending time with Christina after their breakup.

Mike is put in an uncomfortable situation when his mom starts dating his boss, despite his many reservations. GERALD McRANEY guest stars as Mike's boss, Police Captain Patrick Murphy.

With the house feeling too cramped and crowded, Molly plans a family yard sale to get rid of some of the family's old junk, but which will get the boot -- Molly's tap shoes or Mike's old roller skates? Meanwhile, Mike and the guys take Carl on a fishing trip to help him take his mind off his breakup with Christina.

When Mike gets sick for Thanksgiving, Molly is secretly thrilled because she won't have to cook... until Vince invites his brother, Frankie (guest star JON POLITO), to town for a homemade Thanksgiving meal.

When Mike gets nervous after Molly doesn't get pregnant after weeks of trying to have a child, he turns to Carl and Samuel for advice.

Does Mike have what it takes to become a detective? Molly encourages Mike to pursue a detective position on the force, but the stress of taking the qualification exam starts to take a big toll on their relationship. Guest star Gerald McRaney returns as Police Captain Patrick Murphy.

Even while portraying Santa, Mike cannot contain his frustrations over Molly's Christmas spending and warns unsuspecting children about the dangers of maxing out credit cards to buy toys. Later, while Molly's family enjoys holiday festivities at home -- complete with Christmas carols on Victoria's new karaoke machine -- Mike and Molly get roped into spending Christmas Eve at church with Mike's mother and boss, Captain Murphy (guest star Gerald McRaney).

In an effort to boost their chances of getting pregnant, Molly encourages Mike to join her in giving up caffeine and eating healthier, causing them both to have major withdrawals.

Mike prepares to spoil Molly for her birthday, but his plans go awry after he eats psychadelic gelato made by Victoria's friend, Tom (guest star DAVE "GRUBER" ALLEN), and goes on an unexpected trip.

Mike begins transforming the basement into a living area for he and Molly to live in, but the construction work is more than he -- or his eyebrows -- can handle! Meanwhile, Carl invites Samuel to move in with him.

Mike and Molly encourage Harry (guest star DAVID HIGGINS) to take Victoria on a date for Valentine's Day, and everyone is shocked when she accepts. Meanwhile, Carl convinces Samuel that they will be able to meet women at the laundromat during the holiday.

Mike studies male fertility and visits a clinic to ensure that his "swimmers" are up to the task of starting a family with Molly. Meanwhile, Vince gets a new job selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door.

Molly enjoys some retail therapy and goes off on a shopping spree after Mike storms off over a disagreement and disappears at the mall.

Carl and Samuel host a St. Patrick's Day party in hopes of attracting some lucky ladies. Meanwhile, Molly reveals juicy secrets from her previous St. Patrick's Day excursions to Mike.

Proving that you're never too old for Spring Break, Molly joins her sister on a road trip adventure to party with Victoria's friends from junior college. Meanwhile, Mike pulls some strings with his boss to get assigned some special overtime assignments in hopes of making some extra money.

Even though Mike's birthday wish is to have his wife and mother get along, Molly and Peggy can't seem to play nice as they try to plan his birthday party together. Meanwhile, Carl and Samuel compete for the same woman.

After learning that Joyce gave up her artistic talents when she became a mother, Molly decides that she and Mike need to pursue new hobbies before becoming parents. Consequently, Molly encourages Mike to take up roller-skating with her!

Mike goes on a junk food binge to cope with missing Molly, while she's out of town for a teacher's conference. Meanwhile, Carl contemplates leaving Chicago after learning heartbreaking news from James (guest star LAMONICA GARRETT).

Molly is so focused on directing a school recital that she doesn't realize a fellow teacher is hitting on her. Meanwhile, Vince convinces Mike to join him in an unusual money-making scheme. TIM CONWAY and JIM BEAVER guest star.

In the third season finale, Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Captain Murphy, gets dumped by Mike's mother. Later, as a tornado descends on Chicago, Mike and Molly each confess important news to each other.