Mike & Molly

Molly discovers that her mother gave up on her artistic talents when she became a mother, a fact that deeply concerns her. Determined to avoid a similar outcome, she decides that she and Mike should each take up a new hobby.

Mike Can’t Read is a programme presented in the form of an episode. It falls under the genre of a single‑episode instalment, meaning the story unfolds within a self‑contained broadcast rather than across a series. In this particular episode, Molly learns that her own mother abandoned her artistic ambitions after she became a parent. The revelation hits Molly hard; she realises that the sacrifice her mother made has left a lingering sense of loss, and she feels a growing worry about the impact such a decision might have on those she cares for. Motivated by this concern, Molly comes to the conclusion that she and Mike should look for fresh pastimes of their own. She decides that taking up new hobbies will not only give them something enjoyable to do together, but also help them avoid the kind of compromise her mother experienced. The episode therefore centres on Molly’s resolve to encourage both herself and Mike to explore different interests, using the insight gained from her mother’s experience as the catalyst for change.