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The Best Episodes of Mom

Every episode of Mom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mom!

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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:CBS
Episodes
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  • A Community Hero and a Wide Turn
    8.7/10(377)
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    #1 - A Community Hero and a Wide Turn

    Season 8 Episode 17

    Aired 5/6/2021

    The women attend a gala honoring Marjorie, but Bonnie's speech doesn't go as planned.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • Kreplach and a Tiny Tush
    8.5/10(592)
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    #2 - Kreplach and a Tiny Tush

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 1/7/2016

    Christy hosts a dinner attended by Violet's future mother-in-law, who is hard to please. Steve wants to take his relationship with Bonnie to the next level.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

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  • Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness
    8.4/10(548)
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    #3 - Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 2/2/2017

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

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • My Kinda People and the Big To-Do
    8.4/10(470)
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    #4 - My Kinda People and the Big To-Do

    Season 8 Episode 18

    Aired 5/13/2021

    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

    Writer: Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, Nick Bakay, Warren Bell

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    0
  • Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip
    8.3/10(390)
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    #5 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip

    Season 6 Episode 20

    Aired 4/25/2019

    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: N/A

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    0
  • Three Smiles and an Unpainted Ceiling
    8.2/10(532)
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    #6 - Three Smiles and an Unpainted Ceiling

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 1/22/2015

    An unexpected death rocks the Plunkett household.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

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  • Illegal Eels and the Cantaloupe Man
    8.2/10(322)
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    #7 - Illegal Eels and the Cantaloupe Man

    Season 8 Episode 10

    Aired 3/4/2021

    Bonnie and Adam's romantic dinner is interrupted as the other ladies struggle with love on Valentine's Day. Also, Wendy's new relationship becomes the talk of the group.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Fireballs and Bullet Holes
    8.1/10(523)
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    #8 - Fireballs and Bullet Holes

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 1/27/2014

    Christy tries to start a relationship with her father, Alvin, while Bonnie struggles to accept the fact that Christy wants him in her life.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

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  • Smokey Taylor and a Deathbed Confession
    8.1/10(542)
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    #9 - Smokey Taylor and a Deathbed Confession

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 4/14/2014

    Bonnie and Christy help Violet as she goes through labor; Christy thinks Bonnie still has feelings for Alvin.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Chicken Nuggets and a Triple Homicide
    8.1/10(503)
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    #10 - Chicken Nuggets and a Triple Homicide

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 11/13/2014

    In order to get the family back together, Christy and Bonnie rent a house with a colorful past. Meanwhile, Bonnie tries to broker a peace between Christy and Alvin.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Good Karma and the Big Weird
    8.1/10(557)
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    #11 - Good Karma and the Big Weird

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 1/19/2017

    Bonnie encourages Christy to pursue Marjorie's charming nephew, Nick, despite the fact that he's been declared off limits.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • Sparkling Banter and a Failing Steel Town
    8.1/10(335)
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    #12 - Sparkling Banter and a Failing Steel Town

    Season 6 Episode 15

    Aired 2/14/2019

    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: N/A

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  • Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada
    8.1/10(352)
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    #13 - Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada

    Season 6 Episode 22

    Aired 5/9/2019

    Christy has trouble enjoying her sober birthday when she learns her sponsor, Nora, is moving away. Also, an argument leads Bonnie and Adam to make a hasty decision.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • Wile E. Coyote and a Pretentious Douche
    8.1/10(345)
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    #14 - Wile E. Coyote and a Pretentious Douche

    Season 7 Episode 6

    Aired 11/7/2019

    Christy tries to embrace positivity after having a meltdown; Bonnie gets a glimpse of what Adam was like before his accident.

    Director: Rebecca Ancheta-Blum

    Writer: N/A

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  • Pork Butt and a Mall Walker
    8.1/10(332)
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    #15 - Pork Butt and a Mall Walker

    Season 7 Episode 7

    Aired 11/14/2019

    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: N/A

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    0
  • Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show
    8.1/10(354)
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    #16 - Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show

    Season 7 Episode 10

    Aired 12/12/2019

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

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • A Judgy Face and Your Grandma's Drawers
    8.1/10(347)
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    #17 - A Judgy Face and Your Grandma's Drawers

    Season 7 Episode 18

    Aired 3/12/2020

    Christy, Bonnie and the ladies step in to help when Marjorie babysits her granddaughter for the first time.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • Terrorists and Gingerbread
    8.0/10(516)
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    #18 - Terrorists and Gingerbread

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 11/5/2015

    Bonnie's estranged biological mother arrives, prompting Bonnie and Christy to clash over the notion of forgiveness.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride
    8.0/10(491)
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    #19 - Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 2/18/2016

    After Marjorie reveals her plans to get married, Christy and Bonnie want to make sure she has a really special day.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Caperberries and a Glass Eye
    8.0/10(442)
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    #20 - Caperberries and a Glass Eye

    Season 3 Episode 17

    Aired 4/14/2016

    Christy encourages Bonnie to go out with a great new guy, Adam, only to find out he's not as great as she thought.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Beast Mode and Old People Kissing
    8.0/10(455)
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    #21 - Beast Mode and Old People Kissing

    Season 3 Episode 18

    Aired 4/21/2016

    When Jodi's boyfriend, Travis (Jesse Luken), who was with her when she overdosed, shows up at an A.A. meeting, Christy struggles to show him the compassion he needs. Also, Bonnie's new boyfriend, Adam (William Fichtner), feels left out because she spends so much time at A.A.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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  • Poodle Fuzz and a Twinge of Jealousy
    8.0/10(389)
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    #22 - Poodle Fuzz and a Twinge of Jealousy

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 11/30/2017

    An injury temporarily puts Bonnie in a wheelchair; Christy takes over as building manager and makes a surprising discovery.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Kalamazoo and a Bad Wedge of Brie
    8.0/10(350)
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    #23 - Kalamazoo and a Bad Wedge of Brie

    Season 6 Episode 14

    Aired 1/31/2019

    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: N/A

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    0
  • Fake Bacon and a Plan to Kill All of Us
    8.0/10(346)
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    #24 - Fake Bacon and a Plan to Kill All of Us

    Season 7 Episode 5

    Aired 10/24/2019

    Following the sudden death of a friend, Christy and Bonnie look for ways to honor her memory.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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    0
  • Texas Pete and a Parking Lot Carnival
    8.0/10(330)
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    #25 - Texas Pete and a Parking Lot Carnival

    Season 7 Episode 19

    Aired 4/2/2020

    Bonnie worries about her therapist when his life hits a serious rough patch; Christy comes to Marjorie's aid when she has trouble adjusting to a new job.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Community Hero and a Wide Turn" is the best rated episode of "Mom". It scored 8.7/10 based on 377 votes. Directed by James Widdoes and written by N/A, it aired on 5/6/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kreplach and a Tiny Tush".