S01E07: Here's why a torch is too heavy to carry in a purse
opens with Florence talking about Nina and Molly's friendship, as Molly and Nina are making pasta
Nina encourages Molly to visit her therapist. Fred stops by to get his moon boots. Davy and Molly talk about her considering seeing a therapist; he encourages her to do it. Her mother stops by and they talk about Molly considering seeing a therapist. Molly visits the therapist, Dr. Litchfield. At first she mistakes the therapist for a receptionist. The session starts out awkward, with the therapist taking pesonal calls and molly chattering awkwardly. Flashback to Molly and Fred's first anniversary. Then Molly settles in to talk about Fred and the therapist turns her attention to her, ignoring the next incoming call.
Overview
Molly Dodd — a mid-30s, divorced woman living in New York — faces the comedy and drama of a widely changing career, difficulties of apartment living, love life and its consequences, and more.
Episodes
S01E01 Here's why cosmetics should come in unbreakable bottles
May 21, 1987
Molly's mother introduces Molly, talks about her divorce 3 years ago and a bit about her life now. In the elevator, Molly reads Davey her new poem. Molly arrives at her job at Dennis Widmer's...
S01E02 Here's why there are instances when vegetables aren't necessarily good for you
May 28, 1987
Begins with Molly writing a poem in the park and her mother's commentary about being uncomfortable with the sensualness of her poems. The door across the hall from her apartment opens and closes and Molly...
S01E03 Here's why you should stay out of coffee shops if you don't drink coffee
June 4, 1987
Intro: Florence narrates as Molly waits for a job interview at an advertising agency. Molly meets her garbage man, Nick Donnatello, played by the show's creator, Jay Tarses; Nick asks her on a date and...
S01E04 Here's why you should never wear high heels to the bank
June 11, 1987
intro: Fred plays sax as Florence narrates, talking about Molly's love of music and Molly's father's musical career Florence continues narrating, explaining that she's fine and will be back, as Molly gets in a cab...
S01E05 Here's why it's not good to stare at people in restaurants
June 18, 1987
Out on a date with pilot Blake Novack, Molly spots her father, Edgar, dining with a woman who is not her mother. Molly and Blake are again interrupted when Edgar, not realizing Blake is in...
S01E06 Here's why it's tough to sell watermelons after midnight
June 25, 1987
Molly Dodd, on the verge of a breakdown, decides to see a psychologist after she tells Blake, a new boyfriend she thinks is perfect, she can't see him anymore. She realizes she has a problem...
S01E07 Here's why a torch is too heavy to carry in a purse
July 2, 1987
opens with Florence talking about Nina and Molly's friendship, as Molly and Nina are making pasta Nina encourages Molly to visit her therapist. Fred stops by to get his moon boots. Davy and Molly talk...
S01E08 Here's why they call the little one a jingle and the big one the blues
July 9, 1987
Martin is talking about writing jingles as he and molly are composing one Martin and Molly compose a jingle about eggs. Martin talks about what he does when he's stuck composing. Martin prods Molly to...
S01E10 Here's why it's good to have a cake burning in the refrigerator
July 23, 1987
Molly and her two best friends, Nina and Robin, celebrate their 35th birthdays and share dramatic news: Robin is pregnant, and Nina is separated from her husband. But the most personal item Molly can offer...
S01E12 Here's why you've gotta bake a batch of cookies every once in a while
August 6, 1987
Molly's unappealing poetry instructor, Duke, makes a pass at her and kills her desire to be a poet. Also, Molly's mother, Florence, wants to move to Manhattan, but her father, Edgar, refuses.
