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The Best Episodes of Mom

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Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mom Season 6 Episode 20 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip

    S6:E20

    Bonnie and Tammy revisit childhood memories on a trip to their old foster home. Also, Christy and Jill regret accepting a date with two guys from their AA meeting.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mom Season 5 Episode 15 - Esta Loca and a Little Klingon
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Esta Loca and a Little Klingon

    S5:E15

    Christy and Bonnie help Jill get sober again, and Christy's boyfriend, Patrick, is less than understanding when it ruins his birthday weekend.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mom Season 5 Episode 16 - Eight Cats and the Hat Show
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Eight Cats and the Hat Show

    S5:E16

    Christy is blindsided by a surprising offer from her boyfriend, Patrick. Also, Bonnie struggles to be the stable one in her relationship after Adam experiences a devastating loss.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mom Season 5 Episode 19 - A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress

    S5:E19

    Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mom Season 5 Episode 22 - Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head

    S5:E22

    When Christy falls back into old habits, Bonnie worries about her well-being.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mom Season 6 Episode 7 - Puzzle Club and a Closet Party
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Puzzle Club and a Closet Party

    S6:E7

    Christy and Wendy help Jill clean out her closet, which turns out to be a bigger job than expected; Bonnie, Marjorie and Tammy take up a new hobby.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mom Season 6 Episode 16 - Skippy and the Knowledge Hole
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Skippy and the Knowledge Hole

    S6:E16

    Christy finds it challenging to quit smoking, while Bonnie helps Tammy prepare for the GED test.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mom Season 7 Episode 10 - Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show

    S7:E10

    Bonnie is forced to relive painful Christmas memories when Christy recounts tales from her childhood to Bonnie's sponsee, Patty.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mom Season 8 Episode 18 - My Kinda People and the Big To-Do
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - My Kinda People and the Big To-Do

    S8:E18

    Bonnie gains a new outlook on her sobriety after dealing with difficult news. Also, Jill and Andy take a big step in their relationship.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, Nick Bakay, Warren Bell

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  10. Mom Season 5 Episode 20 - Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots

    S5:E20

    Christy's sponsor challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs, and Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mom Season 6 Episode 14 - Kalamazoo and a Bad Wedge of Brie
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Kalamazoo and a Bad Wedge of Brie

    S6:E14

    Christy's plan to win her sponsor's approval backfires, and the ladies rush in to help after Jill's house is broken into.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mom Season 6 Episode 15 - Sparkling Banter and a Failing Steel Town
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Sparkling Banter and a Failing Steel Town

    S6:E15

    Christy is the only one without plans on Valentine's Day, so Bonnie takes her on a mother-daughter date. Also, Marjorie's attempt to have a quiet night in is ruined when everyone calls on her for help.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mom Season 6 Episode 17 - A Dark Closet and Therapy with Horses
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - A Dark Closet and Therapy with Horses

    S6:E17

    Bonnie reluctantly consults a therapist for help with her attention deficit disorder; Christy battles her urge to gamble on sports while helping out at the bar.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mom Season 6 Episode 18 - Soup Town and a Little Blonde Mongoose
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Soup Town and a Little Blonde Mongoose

    S6:E18

    When Christy gets sick, Bonnie is consumed with an overwhelming urge to mother her.

    Director:Rebecca Ancheta-Blum
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mom Season 6 Episode 19 - Lumbar Support and Old Pork
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Lumbar Support and Old Pork

    S6:E19

    Bonnie has an unexpected reaction when she learns that Adam's bar is doing well. Also, Christy and Tammy go on a double date.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mom Season 6 Episode 21 - Fingers Guns and a Beef Bourguignon
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Fingers Guns and a Beef Bourguignon

    S6:E21

    Christy discovers her new job at a law firm isn't quite what she expected; Bonnie's therapist pushes her to confront her problem with procrastination.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mom Season 7 Episode 7 - Pork Butt and a Mall Walker
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Pork Butt and a Mall Walker

    S7:E7

    Bonnie and Adam go on a double date with Jill and Andy. Also, Tammy recruits Christy to mediate a sensitive situation with Marjorie.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mom Season 7 Episode 14 - Cheddar Cheese and a Squirrel Circus
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Cheddar Cheese and a Squirrel Circus

    S7:E14

    After a successful kidney transplant surgery, Bonnie is concerned that Tammy's Aunt Cookie is taking her second chance for granted. Also, Christy tries to track down a handsome stranger she believes is her soulmate.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mom Season 7 Episode 15 - Somebody's Grandmother and the A-List
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Somebody's Grandmother and the A-List

    S7:E15

    Christy helps Marjorie prepare for her first date since her husband's passing. Also, Bonnie's friendship with Jill is put to the test when a past indiscretion resurfaces.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mom Season 7 Episode 17 - Beef Baloney Dan and a Sarcastic No
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Beef Baloney Dan and a Sarcastic No

    S7:E17

    Bonnie suspects that Adam's sponsor has an ulterior motive. And Christy is caught in the middle when Tammy plays hard to get with Chef Rudy.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mom Season 6 Episode 4 - Big Sauce and Coconut Water
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Big Sauce and Coconut Water

    S6:E4

    Christy is certain that Bonnie is in over her head when she invites a freshly paroled Tammy to stay with them.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mom Season 7 Episode 1 - Audrey Hepburn and a Jalapeño Pepper
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Audrey Hepburn and a Jalapeño Pepper

    S7:E1

    In the Season 7 premiere, Bonnie struggles to enjoy her perfect honeymoon with Adam; and Christy makes some questionable changes at the bar.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mom Season 8 Episode 3 - Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody

    S8:E3

    Bonnie takes a trip down memory lane when she reconnects with an old flame, Rod. Also, Tammy volunteers to remodel the kitchen so it’s more accessible to Adam.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mom Season 4 Episode 12 - Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness

    S4:E12

    Christy, Bonnie, Jill and Wendy accidentally eat pot-filled cookies.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mom Season 4 Episode 4 - Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare

    S4:E4

    Christy and Bonnie worry that Roscoe has a drug problem when Baxter and Candace catch him smoking pot.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip" is the best rated episode of "Mom". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by James Widdoes and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/25/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Esta Loca and a Little Klingon".