COLLECTION · Series · 1987
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
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.
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* 7.0 (4)ComedyDrama
Creators
Studios
NBC · Lifetime · You And Me Kid Productions
Runtime
24–48 min/ep
Release
21/05/1987
Score
7.0 / 10 (4)
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
2 episodes
Episode 1. Quiet On The Set
No synopsis
Episode 2. The Faculty Pilot
No synopsis
Season 1
13 episodes · 1987
Episode 1. Here's why cosmetics should come in unbreakable bottles
1987-05-21
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 real estate agency. She's been having an…
Episode 2. Here's why there are instances when vegetables aren't necessarily good for you
1987-05-28
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 yells at it that inhabitants…
Episode 3. Here's why you should stay out of coffee shops if you don't drink coffee
1987-06-04
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 she declines. Davey tells her that…
Episode 4. Here's why you should never wear high heels to the bank
1987-06-11
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 to go home from a…
Episode 5. Here's why it's not good to stare at people in restaurants
1987-06-18
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 the bedroom, arrives at her apartment early in…
Episode 6. Here's why it's tough to sell watermelons after midnight
1987-06-25
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 when she rearranges her living room furniture…
Episode 7. Here's why a torch is too heavy to carry in a purse
1987-07-02
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…
Episode 8. Here's why they call the little one a jingle and the big one the blues
1987-07-09
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 sing the jingle to Davy. She reads…
Episode 9. Here's another bedtime story
1987-07-16
The intriguing Birmanyi offers Molly a lucrative job, but the fringe benefits are questionable. Ex-husband Fred is having problems with his fiancée, Kirsten, and asks Molly to help her understand him. Molly and her mother, Florence, take…
Episode 10. Here's why it's good to have a cake burning in the refrigerator
1987-07-23
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 is that she had a poem published…
Episode 11. Here's why Henry David Thoreau chose the pond
1987-07-30
Molly tries to get a comission check from her former boss and lover, who delays paying in order to see her again.
Episode 12. Here's why you've gotta bake a batch of cookies every once in a while
1987-08-06
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.
Episode 13. Here's why good guys sometimes wear black
1987-08-13
No synopsis
Season 2
13 episodes · 1988
Episode 1. Here's why you shouldn't get too attached to your cat
1988-03-24
No synopsis
Episode 2. Here are a few variations on a sexual theme
1988-03-31
No synopsis
Episode 3. Here comes that cold wind off the river
1988-04-07
No synopsis
Episode 4. Here's a bunch of photos from an old album
1988-04-14
No synopsis
Episode 5. Here's a side effect of serious moonlight
1988-04-21
Molly is irritated by ""cousin"" Mike who seems to be staying on indefinitely at her apartment, borrowing her money and eating her food. Molly arrives at the bookstore to find Moss' father in the aisles and they end up going to…
Episode 6. Here's a message from your local bag lady
1988-04-28
No synopsis
Episode 7. Here's a little known Ingrid Bergman incident
1988-05-25
No synopsis
Episode 8. Here's who ordered the pizza
1988-06-01
No synopsis
Episode 9. Here's what happened to that earring you lost
1988-06-08
No synopsis
Episode 10. Here's a reason to keep your goats in the barn
1988-06-15
intro: wind/snow storm, Molly's mother talking Molly goes to the bookstore in the storm. Moss has bandages on his face from flying a kite off a statue in Central Park the night before. Moss kisses Molly just as Fred walks in the door.…
Episode 11. Here's talkin' to yourself
1988-06-22
No synopsis
Episode 12. Here's another cryptic message from upstate
1988-06-29
No synopsis
Episode 13. Here's that old shadow on the wall [originally scheduled for 6 Jul 88]
1989-04-17
No synopsis
Season 3
13 episodes · 1989
Episode 1. Here's a cute way to wrap up the holiday season
1989-04-22
No synopsis
Episode 2. Here's why you should order from the Spanish side of the menu
1989-04-29
No synopsis
Episode 3. Here's the groovy piano bar episode
1989-05-06
No synopsis
Episode 4. Here's a little night music
1989-05-13
No synopsis
Episode 5. Here's why you should lock your bathroom door
1989-05-20
No synopsis
Episode 6. Here's a clever yet practical gift idea
1989-05-27
The future looks bright for Fred, who has just released an album and hired Molly as office manager for the band. Molly's future also holds great promise, as she begins to fall in love with black detective Nathaniel Hawthorne. And perhaps…
Episode 7. Here's why you should always make your bed in the morning
1989-06-03
Molly finishes Davey's book and in doing so learns many surprising facts about its author. When Nathaniel takes Molly home for dinner, her nerves are put to the test. But just when she thinks all's well with the world, two ex-flames…
Episode 8. Here's a rough way to learn a foreign language
1989-06-10
With the reappearance of Moss Goodman, Molly tries to sort out her feelings with the help of a fortune teller. Unfortunately, the psychic's warnings of danger go unheeded by Molly, who is about to become another New York City crime…
Episode 9. Here's some ducks all in a row
1989-06-17
Molly and Davey try to help the police find her assailant, although Davey comes close to being arrested himself. Against her better judgment, Molly becomes involved with Goodman's Bookstore again, though she finally gets a commitment too,…
Episode 10. Here's a major organ interlude
1989-06-24
While Molly anticipates her arrival into the 9 to 5 world, her friend Nina announces that Molly will be her Lamaze coach. It that weren't enough responsibility, she is called to jury duty and misses her first days of work. However, Nick…
Episode 11. Here's a shot in the dark
1989-07-01
intro: Molly's mother narrates as Molly works New York Times crossword Molly orders Chinese food. She looks through a box that her mother sent. The Chinese delivery boy arrives by ""astral projection"". Molly's mother and Arthur arrive…
Episode 12. Here's an unexpected twist on the old biological clock
1989-07-08
Two weeks into her new job, Molly worries about her frequent nausea and what it might mean. Molly attempts to clarify her relationship with Moss but ends up more confused. Then, when she cooks a special dinner for Hawthorne, he becomes…
Episode 13. Here's a leisurely stroll through the park
1989-07-15
intro: Molly is looking out the window, her mom is narrating about spring rains Molly arrives at Arthur's apartment drenched from rain. The two chat while waiting for her mother to arrive. Molly apologizes for not having been accepting…
Season 4
13 episodes · 1990
Episode 1. Here's why pink isn't necessarily a girl's favorite color
1990-04-06
The results of a home pregnancy test send Molly into a panic, but things pick up at work when she gets the go-ahead on her proposal for a book on the life of a real cop, which is to be based on Nathaniel Hawthorne. At the end of the day,…
Episode 2. Here are just a few things that could possibly go wrong
1990-04-13
While Molly waits in the doctor's office, she agonizes over who the father of her child might be—Nathaniel Hawthorne or Moss Goodman—and tries to imagine what the child will be like. When she finally gets to see the doctor, she learns…
Episode 3. Here's why you can never have too much petty cash
1990-04-20
Molly's unstable employment history comes back to haunt her when she applies for a loan for the down payment on her apartment. A few rejections later, she reluctantly takes her mother's advice and asks Arthur Feldman to lend her the…
Episode 4. Here's a perilous research project
1990-04-27
As part of her research for her book, Molly spends the day at the courthouse with Hawthorne and his partner, Uribe. As the hours tick away, Molly fantasizes about her first day on the beat, but the real thing doesn't turn out to be nearly…
Episode 5. Here's something i forgot to mention
1990-05-04
Molly invites Florence over for breakfast and a talk, but doesn't feel like doing much of either. Later, while browsing in the pregnancy and childbirth section of a bookstore, she's surprised to find Moss Goodman assembling a pregnancy…
Episode 6. Here's why restaurants have a minimum
1990-05-18
No synopsis
Episode 7. Here's another lost weekend
1990-05-25
Molly visits Nina and her baby, Ruby, at their new home in the country, but the weekend doesn't turn out to be quite as idyllic as she had expected. Instead of heart-to-heart talks and hikes in the woods, Molly winds up babysitting for…
Episode 8. Here are a couple of games you've probably played
1990-06-01
Molly may be in trouble at the office when she incurs the wrath of her boss, Sara. Later, over dinner and a game of ""Twist of Fate,"" Molly learns more about her new neighbors, Ron and Ramona, and winds up with a bag full of maternity…
Episode 9. Here's a rare photo opportunity
1990-06-08
Arthur comes to visit Molly to re-extend his loan offer, but Molly senses there's something about him and Florence that he's not telling her. Nate takes Molly out for a very special dinner, but Molly is plagued by indecision. The next…
Episode 10. Here's an expensive item with no returns, refunds or exchanges
1990-06-15
Scrambling for the down payment right down to the last minute, Molly finally settles on her apartment. At the office, Molly's boss, Sara, is agitated and her assistant, Brice, seems to know more than he's telling. At day's end, Molly and…
Episode 11. Here are some things that go bump in the night
1990-06-22
It's Halloween morning and Molly returns home from a long night out to discover a strange woman in her apartment. At work, the guest of honor is missing from her own party. After getting some relieving news from the doctor, Molly goes…
Episode 12. Here's a quick and easy recipe for leftovers
1990-06-29
Molly invites Florence and Arthur over for Thanksgiving dinner and, at long last, to meet Nate, but Florence arrives feeling a bit ""under the weather"" and immediately retires to the bedroom. When Nate arrives, Molly is disappointed to…
Episode 13. Here's a good reason to check your answering machine on a regular basis
1990-07-06
It's the morning after Thanksgiving, but Molly's got work to do on her book. After a strange visit from her neighbor, Ron Luchesse, Molly heads for the office in search of some peace and quiet, only to find an unusually chatty Brice…
Season 5
13 episodes · 1991
Episode 1. Here's a neat way to tie up loose ends
1991-01-19
Over dinner in a restaurant, Molly confronts the father of her baby, who proposes marriage. Molly, caught off guard, accepts and subsequently arranges a dinner meeting between her fiance and Florence, her apprehensive mother. What begins…
Episode 2. Here's a new way of looking at Cappucino
1991-01-26
At work Molly discovers she has not been credited as the author of her book. Florence and Arthur go to Molly's apartment to deliver an engagement present, with unexpected results. Molly and Ron, her neighbor, discuss childbearing with…
Episode 3. Here's when the fat lady sings
1991-02-02
Molly and Florence go to Ramona's beauty salon to get ready for a night at the opera. Later, in Molly's apartment, her fiance gives her a wedding ring. That evening, Molly grows anxious when her fiance does not pick her up in time for the…
Episode 4. Here are some overnight lows
1991-02-09
Molly goes through tough times as she tries to cope with an unexpected tragedy, as the birth of her baby approaches and as she experiences jitters about her impending motherhood.
Episode 5. Here's a pregnant pause
1991-02-16
Molly breaks the fourth wall and talks directly to the camera, indulging her every whim: For the duration of this episide, Molly is not pregnant, is the star employee at work and is in control of her life.
Episode 6. Here's a good excuse for missing the party
1991-02-23
While friends and family are gathering at Ron and Ramona's apartment for Molly's baby shower, Molly goes into labor. Only one person, having seen Molly on the street hurriedly making her way to the hospital, is present for the birth.
Episode 7. Here's one way to fill every waking moment
1991-03-02
Davey and his son Jimmy disagree about their work styles, with Jimmy looking for change and Davey hanging on to tradition. Molly, home from the hospital, spends the first few days alone with her baby. Arthur and Florence drop by Molly's…
Episode 8. Here's a high dive into a shallow pool
1991-03-09
Molly returns to work and learns she has been ""promoted"" to a human resources position, the first assignment of which is to fire her friend Bernie because of an ""economic decision."" At home that evening she finds Bernie both in her…
Episode 9. Here's how to break the other leg
1991-03-16
Molly and Fred join Arthur and Florence for the opening night of the play Arthur is producing. At a gathering in Sardi's after the play, everyone is excited about Arthur's work--and keeping their fingers crossed for good reviews. Later at…
Episode 10. Here's how to put an egg in your shoe and beat it
1991-03-23
Molly is caught in the middle of her feuding neighbors, Ron and Ramona, who have separated but for economic reasons continue to share an apartment. Florence and Arthur stop by Molly's apartment to check on Fred, who is trying to conduct…
Episode 11. Here's why you shouldn't talk to strangers in the park
1991-03-30
Florence and Arthur have some surprising news for Molly about their relationship. Later that day, as Molly takes her baby for a stroll through the park, they unexpectedly run into an old, familiar friend, who stirs up old feelings. After…
Episode 12. Here's when life begins at
1991-04-06
Molly celebrates her 40th birthday with her best friend, Nina. On her way back home, Molly unexpectedly meets Nick Donatello, the garbage man, who reveals the true nature of their ""chance"" meetings over the years. Ramona and a new date…
Episode 13. Here's a little touch of harry in the night
1991-04-13
Molly recalls her days in The Fred Dodd Quintet, and at a grocery store recognizes her old guitarist, Harry, of whom she was fond; Florence and Arthur leave on a cross-country trip.
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