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Mike & Molly

Mike & Molly is an American television sitcom created by Mark Roberts for CBS.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mike & Molly is an American television sitcom created by Mark Roberts for CBS. It aired from September 20, 2010, to May 16, 2016, and stars Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy as a Chicago police officer and a schoolteacher who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group and begin a relationship.

Premise

The sitcom follows the relationship between Mike Biggs and Molly Flynn, two Chicago-area working-class characters who meet through Overeaters Anonymous and navigate romance, family life, and personal goals.

Production and broadcast

Mike & Molly was created by Mark Roberts and broadcast on CBS from September 20, 2010, to May 16, 2016. It completed six seasons before ending.

Cast

The lead roles were played by Billy Gardell as Mike Biggs and Melissa McCarthy as Molly Flynn. Reno Wilson also appeared in the main cast.

Reception and distribution

The series was later made available on streaming platforms including Netflix and Apple TV, which describe it as a comedy focused on a couple who meet at a support group.

Key facts

  • The series centers on Mike Biggs, a Chicago police officer, and Molly Flynn, a schoolteacher.
  • The pair meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and develop a romance.
  • Mike & Molly was created by Mark Roberts and aired on CBS from 2010 to 2016.
  • The show ran for six seasons and ended in 2016.
  • Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy played the title characters.
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Canadian context

The series has been available to Canadian viewers through streaming and digital TV services, including Apple TV in Canada.[15]

Frequently asked questions

What is Mike & Molly about?
It is about a Chicago police officer and a schoolteacher who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group and begin a relationship.
Who created Mike & Molly?
The series was created by Mark Roberts.
When did Mike & Molly air?
It originally aired from September 20, 2010, to May 16, 2016.
How many seasons did Mike & Molly have?
It ran for six seasons.
Who starred in Mike & Molly?
Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy played the lead roles, with Reno Wilson also in the cast.
What genre is Mike & Molly?
It is a comedy sitcom with romance and family elements.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_&_Molly
    Supports: Creator, premise, original run, and series format.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1608180/
    Supports: Premise, creator, lead cast, and series dates.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70177677
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, creators, and genre labeling.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/mike-and-molly/cast/1000280640/
    Supports: Premise and character descriptions.
  5. TVmaze — https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/355/mike-molly
    Supports: Network, dates, status, creator, and genre.
  6. Apple TV Canada — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/mike--molly/umc.cmc.1llv1ty9r3t5su7j5nrb72m8n
    Supports: Canadian availability and series description.
  7. Warner Bros. — https://www.warnerbros.com/tv/mike-molly
    Supports: Original broadcast date and genre.
  8. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/mike_and_molly/s01
    Supports: Network, genre, original language, and release date.