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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
1The Book of Molly8 Dec 2014 · 22mMike 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 Withhold15 Dec 2014 · 22mMolly has writer’s block, and she might lose her big advance if she doesn’t cure it fast
3'Tis the Season to Be Molly22 Dec 2014 · 22mMike 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'29 Dec 2014 · 22mMike 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 Story5 Jan 2015 · 22mWhen Molly starts writing multiple drafts of her book, she starts to irritate Mike and the rest of the family.
6The Last Temptation of Mike12 Jan 2015 · 22mGuilt sets in for Mike when he flirts with a rookie cop and she reciprocates.
7Support Your Local Samuel19 Jan 2015 · 22mSamuel contemplates moving back to Africa when he receives a letter from his parents saying they’re struggling financially.
8Mike Check2 Feb 2015 · 22mMolly 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 Future9 Feb 2015 · 22mMolly faces a dilemma when her publisher asks her to make a provocative change to her book.
10Checkpoint Joyce16 Feb 2015 · 22mMike is forced to arrest Joyce for a DUI after she refuses to take a breathalyzer at a checkpoint.
11Immaculate Deception23 Feb 2015 · 22mMike and Molly are excited to finally have the house to themselves for the whole weekend.
12The World According to Peggy2 Mar 2015 · 22mMolly plans a party after hearing that Peggy is suddenly retiring.
13Buy The Book9 Mar 2015 · 22mMolly’s excited her book is finally out and available for purchase, but worries obsessively that no one will buy it.
14Whatever Happened to Baby Peggy16 Mar 2015 · 22mPeggy makes Molly do chores in exchange for sharing tantalizing stories from her past for Molly’s second book.
15Pie Fight23 Mar 2015 · 22mWhen Mike reaches a weight-loss goal -- his personal best -- he decides to celebrate by indulging in a slice of pie.
16Cocktails and Calamine30 Mar 2015 · 22mMolly is nervous about Mike attending a celebratory party her publisher puts on for her and Peggy.
17Mudlick or Bust13 Apr 2015 · 22mMolly 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 Morale20 Apr 2015 · 22mWhen 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 Mudlick27 Apr 2015 · 22mMike 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 Finish4 May 2015 · 22mMolly 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 Part11 May 2015 · 22mAfter Carl has a near-death experience while on duty, he tells Mike he’s going to propose to Victoria.
22The Bitter Man and the Sea18 May 2015 · 22mMike is forced to uninvited Carl to his anniversary cruise after Carl’s nasty break-up with Victoria.