Season 5

01 The Book of Molly Episode 18th December 2014 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. 02 To Have and Withhold Episode 215th December 2014 Molly has writer’s block, and she might lose her big advance if she doesn’t cure it fast 03 'Tis the Season to Be Molly Episode 322nd December 2014 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. 04 Gone Cheatin' Episode 429th December 2014 Mike thinks Carl is out of line when he invites Victoria to go on what is supposed to be a men-only fishing trip. 05 Molly's Neverending Story Episode 55th January 2015 When Molly starts writing multiple drafts of her book, she starts to irritate Mike and the rest of the family. 06 The Last Temptation of Mike Episode 612th January 2015 Guilt sets in for Mike when he flirts with a rookie cop and she reciprocates. 07 Support Your Local Samuel Episode 719th January 2015 Samuel contemplates moving back to Africa when he receives a letter from his parents saying they’re struggling financially. 08 Mike Check Episode 82nd February 2015 Molly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode. 09 Hack to the Future Episode 99th February 2015 Molly faces a dilemma when her publisher asks her to make a provocative change to her book. 10 Checkpoint Joyce Episode 1016th February 2015 Mike is forced to arrest Joyce for a DUI after she refuses to take a breathalyzer at a checkpoint. 11 Immaculate Deception Episode 1123rd February 2015 Mike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend. 12 The World According to Peggy Episode 122nd March 2015 Molly plans a party after hearing that Peggy is suddenly retiring. 13 Buy The Book Episode 139th March 2015 Molly’s excited her book is finally out and available for purchase, but worries obsessively that no one will buy it. 14 Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy Episode 1416th March 2015 Peggy makes Molly do chores in exchange for sharing tantalizing stories from her past for Molly’s second book. 15 Pie Fight Episode 1523rd March 2015 When Mike reaches a weight-loss goal -- his personal best -- he decides to celebrate by indulging in a slice of pie. 16 Cocktails and Calamine Episode 1630th March 2015 Molly is nervous about Mike attending a celebratory party her publisher puts on for her and Peggy. 17 Mudlick or Bust Episode 1713th April 2015 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. 18 No Kay Morale Episode 1820th April 2015 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 19 Mother From Another Mudlick Episode 1927th April 2015 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 20 Fight To The Finish Episode 204th May 2015 Molly gets angry at Mike for not listening to her vent about writing with Peggy and they go their separate ways for a day. 21 Near Death Do Us Part Episode 2111th May 2015 After Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria. 22 The Bitter Man and the Sea Episode 2218th May 2015 Mike is forced to uninvited Carl to his anniversary cruise after Carl’s nasty break-up with Victoria.