The BEST episodes of Mike & Molly season 3

Every episode of Mike & Molly season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mike & Molly season 3!

Set in Chicago, Illinois, the series follows two people, Mike Biggs, a police officer who wants to shed some pounds, and Molly Flynn, a fourth-grade teacher wanting to embrace her curves, who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group and become an unlikely pair. However, they also have to deal with the comments, jokes, and criticism from Mike's fast-talking partner Carl McMillan, Molly's slim, drug addicted sister Victoria and nymphomaniac mother Joyce, and Samuel, a Senegalese waiter at the officers' favorite restaurant.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
St. Patrick's Day
star
7.96
734 votes

#1 - St. Patrick's Day

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2013

Carl and Samuel hope for a little luck o' the Irish when it comes to picking up women at their St. Patrick's Day party, while Molly does a little Erin go bragging when she tells Mike about some of her holiday shenanigans.

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The Princess and the Troll
star
7.92
594 votes

#2 - The Princess and the Troll

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2013

On Valentine's Day, Mike and Molly play Cupid and prod Harry into asking Victoria out on a date, and to everyone's surprise she accepts. Meanwhile, Carl has a list of reasons why hanging out at the coin laundry on the holiday will help Samuel and him meet single women.

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Mike's Boss
star
7.91
716 votes

#3 - Mike's Boss

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2012

Mike is forced to set up his mom with his boss, despite his many reservations.

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Vince Takes a Bath
star
7.90
729 votes

#4 - Vince Takes a Bath

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012

Joyce conveniently disappears after a back injury renders Vince practically immobile, and that leaves Mike and Molly to take care of him. Meanwhile, the newlyweds are still laboring over personalized thank-you notes for their wedding presents.

Directors: Jason Alexander
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Windy City
star
7.88
717 votes

#5 - Windy City

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/20/2013

Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Patrick, gets dumped by Mike’s mother. Later, as a tornado descends on Chicago, Mike and Molly each confess important news to each other.

Directors: Mark Roberts
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The Honeymoon Is Over
star
7.87
756 votes

#6 - The Honeymoon Is Over

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2012

Mike is inspired by their honeymoon trip to Paris to change his life and travel the world, while Molly worries how their family and friends fared at home without them.

Directors: Mark Roberts
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Molly's Birthday
star
7.83
709 votes

#7 - Molly's Birthday

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2013

Mike prepares to spoil Molly for her birthday, but his plans go awry after he eats psychedelic gelato made by Victoria’s friend Tom.

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Molly's New Shoes
star
7.80
739 votes

#8 - Molly's New Shoes

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2013

After their verbal brawl at the mall, Mike goes off in a huff, so Molly goes off on a shopping spree.

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Karaoke Christmas
star
7.79
761 votes

#9 - Karaoke Christmas

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2012

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Mike Takes a Test
star
7.78
679 votes

#10 - Mike Takes a Test

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2012

With Molly's encouragement, Mike decides to take a shot at becoming a detective, but the stress of readying for the exam begins to impact their relationship.

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Party Planners
star
7.78
628 votes

#11 - Party Planners

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/15/2013

Mike’s birthday wish is to have his wife and mother get along, but Molly and Peggy butt heads more than ever as they try to plan his birthday party together. Meanwhile, Samuel and Carl compete for the same woman.

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Mike Can't Read
star
7.77
649 votes

#12 - Mike Can't Read

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2013

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, so they take up roller skating.

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Spring Break
star
7.73
725 votes

#13 - Spring Break

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2013

Molly joins Victoria and her junior-college friends on a spring-fling getaway, while Mike works the Captain for some overtime assignments to earn some extra cash.

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Mike Likes Briefs
star
7.72
678 votes

#14 - Mike Likes Briefs

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2012

When Mike gets nervous after Molly doesn’t get pregnant following weeks of trying, he turns to Carl and Samuel for advice.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Molly In the Middle
star
7.72
797 votes

#15 - Molly In the Middle

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012

Mike and Molly decide the time is right for 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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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School Recital
star
7.71
781 votes

#16 - School Recital

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2013

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.

Directors: Mark Roberts
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Mike Likes Cake
star
7.68
763 votes

#17 - Mike Likes Cake

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2012

Molly gets upset when she reviews her wedding photos because in every picture Mike's mouth is open or his eyes are closed. Meanwhile, Carl gets jealous when Christina's ex-husband comes back into her life.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Molly's Out of Town
star
7.67
679 votes

#18 - Molly's Out of Town

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/6/2013

Mike goes on a junk food binge to cope with missing Molly while she is out of town for a teacher’s conference. Meanwhile, Carl contemplates leaving Chicago after learning heartbreaking news from James.

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Fish for Breakfast
star
7.65
618 votes

#19 - Fish for Breakfast

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2013

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.

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Carl Gets a Roommate
star
7.64
638 votes

#20 - Carl Gets a Roommate

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2013

Mike puts his construction skills to use turning the basement into a living suite for him and Molly, but he may have gotten in over his head. Meanwhile, Carl asks Samuel if he would be interested in moving in with him.

Mike the Tease
star
7.63
784 votes

#21 - Mike the Tease

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2013

Wannabe-parent Mike takes a crash course in male fertility and heads to a clinic to ensure that he's potent enough to make a mother out of Molly. Meanwhile, Vince starts a job as a door-to-door vacuum-cleaner salesman.

Thanksgiving Is Cancelled
star
7.62
745 votes

#22 - Thanksgiving Is Cancelled

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2012

When Mike gets sick for Thanksgiving, Molly is excited that she doesn’t have to cook – until Vince invites his brother to town for a homemade Thanksgiving meal.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Yard Sale
star
7.58
817 votes

#23 - Yard Sale

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2012

With the house feeling too cramped and crowded, Molly plans a family yard sale. Meanwhile, Mike and the guys take Carl on a fishing trip to help him forget his breakup with Christina.