Season 5

2014 · 22 episodes

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.

1The Book of MollyMike 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.
2To Have and WithholdMolly has writer’s block, and she might lose her big advance if she doesn’t cure it fast
3'Tis the Season to Be MollyMike 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.
4Gone 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.
5Molly's Neverending StoryWhen Molly starts writing multiple drafts of her book, she starts to irritate Mike and the rest of the family.
6The Last Temptation of MikeGuilt sets in for Mike when he flirts with a rookie cop and she reciprocates.
7Support Your Local SamuelSamuel contemplates moving back to Africa when he receives a letter from his parents saying they’re struggling financially.
8Mike CheckMolly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode.
9Hack to the FutureMolly faces a dilemma when her publisher asks her to make a provocative change to her book.
10Checkpoint JoyceMike is forced to arrest Joyce for a DUI after she refuses to take a breathalyzer at a checkpoint.
11Immaculate DeceptionMike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend.
12The World According to PeggyMolly plans a party after hearing that Peggy is suddenly retiring.
13Buy The BookMolly’s excited her book is finally out and available for purchase, but worries obsessively that no one will buy it.
14Whatever Happened to Baby PeggyPeggy makes Molly do chores in exchange for sharing tantalizing stories from her past for Molly’s second book.
15Pie FightWhen Mike reaches a weight-loss goal -- his personal best -- he decides to celebrate by indulging in a slice of pie.
16Cocktails and CalamineMolly is nervous about Mike attending a celebratory party her publisher puts on for her and Peggy.
17Mudlick or BustMolly 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.
18No Kay MoraleWhen 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
19Mother From Another MudlickMike 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
20Fight To The FinishMolly gets angry at Mike for not listening to her vent about writing with Peggy and they go their separate ways for a day.
21Near Death Do Us PartAfter Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria.
22The Bitter Man and the SeaMike is forced to uninvited Carl to his anniversary cruise after Carl’s nasty break-up with Victoria.

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