Ep 12. Molly's Birthday

Molly's Birthday is the twelfth episode of the third season of Mike & Molly. The show revolves around Mike, a Chicago police officer, and Molly, a schoolteacher, who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and fall in love. The series follows their personal and professional lives, as well as their relationships with their family and friends.

In this episode, Molly's birthday is coming up, and Mike is determined to make it perfect. He invites all of their friends and family to a party at their house, but Molly is feeling self-conscious about her age and doesn't want to celebrate. She's especially sensitive since Mike's ex-girlfriend, Christina, is also attending the party with her new boyfriend.

Meanwhile, Carl is trying to get over his breakup with Christina and is using the party as an opportunity to meet new women. However, his plan backfires when he ends up with a girl who is a little too clingy. Vince, Mike's partner on the police force, is also at the party and is trying to convince Mike to invest in a new business venture.

As the party progresses, tensions begin to rise when Molly's insecurities start to affect her mood. Mike tries to cheer her up by singing to her and giving her a heartfelt birthday gift, but nothing seems to be working. The night takes a turn for the worse when Molly overhears Christina making a snarky comment about her age. Molly storms off, feeling embarrassed and hurt.

Mike goes after her and they have a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship. He reassures her that he loves her just the way she is, no matter how old she gets. Molly finally perks up and they return to the party, ready to celebrate. They have a great time, with everyone dancing and having a good time. The episode ends on a positive note, with Molly feeling loved and appreciated, and Mike happy that he was able to make her birthday special.

Overall, Molly's Birthday is a heartwarming episode that explores the ups and downs of relationships. It's a great reminder that age is just a number, and that the most important thing is to be surrounded by the people you love. Mike and Molly's chemistry is as strong as ever, and their interactions are both funny and poignant. The episode is also a showcase for the show's ensemble cast, with everyone getting a chance to shine.