Mike Molly - Season 1 — Best

After Mike clears his throat to ask Molly out, their first official date is plagued by Mike catching a cold, setting a tone of imperfect, endearing romance.

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Mike & Molly - Season 1 was a ratings success for CBS, regularly drawing over 10 million viewers per episode. It benefited significantly from its placement in the network's Monday night comedy block alongside hit shows like Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory .

While many sitcoms rely on "will-they-won't-they" tropes for years, Season 1 moves at a satisfying pace. We watch them navigate the awkwardness of a first date, the nerves of meeting families, and the vulnerability of opening up to someone new. A Vibrant Support System

The engine of the show is the chemistry between Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy. This cannot be overstated. Gardell plays Mike Biggs, a Chicago beat cop with a gentle soul buried under a uniform and a lifetime of defensive humor. McCarthy plays Molly Flynn, a school teacher with a hopeful romantic streak and a sharp tongue.