Ep 11. Fish for Breakfast
- TV14
- January 14, 2013
- 18 min
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6.5 (150)
Mike & Molly is an American television sitcom that premiered in 2010. The show follows the lives of Mike Biggs (Billy Gardell), a police officer, and Molly Flynn (Melissa McCarthy), a schoolteacher. They meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and fall in love.
Season 3 Episode 11 of the show is called "Fish for Breakfast." This episode follows Mike and Molly as they struggle with losing weight and trying to make healthier diet choices. They find that it is easier said than done to stick with their healthy eating habits.
In this episode, Molly wakes up early and decides to make a healthy breakfast for herself and Mike. She prepares fish for breakfast, which Mike finds hard to stomach. Mike admits to Molly that he doesn't like fish and would rather have a more traditional breakfast of eggs and bacon. Molly is disappointed but tells Mike that he needs to eat healthier if he wants to lose weight.
Later on, Mike and Molly attend a barbecue at a friend's house. They are excited to socialize but are worried about sticking to their healthy eating habits. When they arrive, they are greeted with a spread of unhealthy foods, including fried chicken and potato salad. Mike and Molly try to resist, but eventually, they give in and indulge in the unhealthy foods.
Feeling guilty about their slip-up, Mike and Molly decide to go for a jog the next morning. They quickly realize that jogging is harder than they thought, and they struggle to keep up with each other. When they finally come to a stop, they see another couple jogging towards them. The other couple is a fit and attractive couple who seem to have no problem with jogging. Mike and Molly feel embarrassed by their appearance and decide to cut their jog short.
Back at home, Mike and Molly try to motivate each other to stick with their healthy eating habits. They agree to support each other and not give in to temptation. They make a deal to reward themselves with a date night if they can stick to their diet for a week.
Overall, "Fish for Breakfast" is an episode that deals with the struggles of trying to lose weight and make healthier choices. Mike and Molly are faced with tempting foods and find it difficult to resist. However, they learn the importance of supporting each other and sticking to their goals. If they can overcome their temptations, they can reward themselves with a fun and romantic date night. It's a reminder that overcoming bad habits and sticking to a healthy lifestyle can be tough, but with the right support and motivation, it's possible.