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 temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Mom" is "A Community Hero and a Wide Turn", rated 8.7/10 from 359 user votes. It was directed by James Widdoes and written by N/A. "A Community Hero and a Wide Turn" aired on 5/6/2021 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Kreplach and a Tiny Tush".
8.7/10 359 votes#1 - A Community Hero and a Wide Turn
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 2021-05-06
The women attend a gala honoring Marjorie, but Bonnie's speech doesn't go as planned.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 575 votes#2 - Kreplach and a Tiny Tush
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2016-01-07
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
8.4/10 533 votes#3 - Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2017-02-02
Christy, Bonnie, Jill and Wendy accidentally eat pot-filled cookies.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 451 votes#4 - My Kinda People and the Big To-Do
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 2021-05-13
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
8.3/10 378 votes#5 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 2019-04-25
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
8.2/10 513 votes#6 - Three Smiles and an Unpainted Ceiling
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2015-01-22
An unexpected death rocks the Plunkett household.
Director: Anthony Joseph Rich
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 309 votes#7 - Illegal Eels and the Cantaloupe Man
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 2021-03-04
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
8.1/10 528 votes#9 - Smokey Taylor and a Deathbed Confession
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2014-04-14
Bonnie and Christy help Violet as she goes through labor; Christy thinks Bonnie still has feelings for Alvin.
Director: Jeff Greenstein
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 542 votes#11 - Good Karma and the Big Weird
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2017-01-19
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
8.1/10 379 votes#12 - Poodle Fuzz and a Twinge of Jealousy
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2017-11-30
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
8.1/10 323 votes#13 - Sparkling Banter and a Failing Steel Town
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 2019-02-14
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
8.1/10 339 votes#14 - Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 2019-05-09
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
8.1/10 332 votes#15 - Wile E. Coyote and a Pretentious Douche
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 2019-11-07
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
8.1/10 322 votes#16 - Pork Butt and a Mall Walker
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2019-11-14
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
8.1/10 344 votes#17 - Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 2019-12-12
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
8.1/10 334 votes#18 - A Judgy Face and Your Grandma's Drawers
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 2020-03-12
Christy, Bonnie and the ladies step in to help when Marjorie babysits her granddaughter for the first time.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 498 votes#19 - Terrorists and Gingerbread
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2015-11-05
Bonnie's estranged biological mother arrives, prompting Bonnie and Christy to clash over the notion of forgiveness.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 477 votes#20 - Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2016-02-18
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
8.0/10 428 votes#21 - Caperberries and a Glass Eye
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2016-04-14
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
8.0/10 442 votes#22 - Beast Mode and Old People Kissing
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2016-04-21
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
8.0/10 335 votes#23 - Kalamazoo and a Bad Wedge of Brie
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 2019-01-31
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
8.0/10 335 votes#24 - Fake Bacon and a Plan to Kill All of Us
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 2019-10-24
Following the sudden death of a friend, Christy and Bonnie look for ways to honor her memory.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 316 votes#25 - Texas Pete and a Parking Lot Carnival
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 2020-04-02
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
