Season 5

Season 5 • 2014

⭐ 3.2 / 5

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

1. The Book of Molly

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.

2014-12-08 • 22 min

2. To Have and Withhold

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

2014-12-15 • 22 min

3. 'Tis the Season to Be Molly

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.

2014-12-22 • 22 min

4. Gone Cheatin'

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

2014-12-29 • 22 min

5. Molly's Neverending Story

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

2015-01-05 • 22 min

6. The Last Temptation of Mike

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

2015-01-12 • 22 min

7. Support Your Local Samuel

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

2015-01-19 • 22 min

8. Mike Check

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

2015-02-02 • 22 min

9. Hack to the Future

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

2015-02-09 • 22 min

10. Checkpoint Joyce

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

2015-02-16 • 22 min

11. Immaculate Deception

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

2015-02-23 • 22 min

12. The World According to Peggy

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

2015-03-02 • 22 min

13. Buy The Book

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

2015-03-09 • 22 min

14. Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy

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

2015-03-16 • 22 min

15. Pie Fight

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

2015-03-23 • 22 min

16. Cocktails and Calamine

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

2015-03-30 • 22 min

17. Mudlick or Bust

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.

2015-04-13 • 22 min

18. No Kay Morale

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

2015-04-20 • 22 min

19. Mother From Another Mudlick

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

2015-04-27 • 22 min