Show cover for Mom

The Best Episodes of Mom Season 1

Every episode of Mom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mom Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Mom" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 904 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Gemma Baker, it aired on 9/23/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon".

  • Pilot
    7.1/10904 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2013

    Newly sober single mom Christy is challenged when her estranged, overly critical mother returns to her life in the series premiere of this comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Gemma Baker

  • A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon
    7.1/10685 votes

    #2 - A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2013

    Christy and Bonnie set aside their differences to deal with a family crisis together.

    Director: Gary Halvorson

    Writer: N/A

  • A Small Nervous Meltdown and a Misplaced Fork
    7.5/10684 votes

    #3 - A Small Nervous Meltdown and a Misplaced Fork

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2013

    Christy goes on her first date since she stopped drinking. Meanwhile, Bonnie teaches her grandson Roscoe to gamble.

    Director: Gary Halvorson

    Writer: N/A

  • Loathing and Tube Socks
    7.3/10617 votes

    #4 - Loathing and Tube Socks

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2013

    Christy’s patience is tested by everyone she knows. Meanwhile, Bonnie runs into an old rival.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Six Thousand Bootleg T-Shirts and a Prada Handbag
    7.5/10623 votes

    #5 - Six Thousand Bootleg T-Shirts and a Prada Handbag

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2013

    Christy makes a new friend who has big problems. Meanwhile, Bonnie attempts to put someone else's needs ahead of her own.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Abstinence and Pudding
    7.4/10580 votes

    #6 - Abstinence and Pudding

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2013

    Christy is determined to take things slow in her relationship with Adam. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her rival from AA, Marjorie, disagree on what "taking it slow" means.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Estrogen and a Hearty Breakfast
    7.8/10594 votes

    #7 - Estrogen and a Hearty Breakfast

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2013

    Christy squares off against Luke's conservative parents, who are upset about Violet's pregnancy. Meanwhile, Bonnie is determined not to let menopause get the best of her.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Big Sur and Strawberry Lube
    7.3/10531 votes

    #8 - Big Sur and Strawberry Lube

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2013

    Christy is nervous about going on a romantic weekend getaway with Adam. Meanwhile, Gabriel's wife suspects he is cheating and seeks comfort from Christy.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Zombies and Cobb Salad
    7.5/10536 votes

    #9 - Zombies and Cobb Salad

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2013

    Bonnie struggles to keep her life together when she loses her job; Christy tries to help Bonnie get back on track.

    Director: Betsy Thomas

    Writer: N/A

  • Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges
    7.4/10528 votes

    #10 - Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2013

    Christy has trouble accepting how much easier life is with Bonnie in the house. Meanwhile, Baxter sets up camp in the driveway.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Cotton Candy and Blended Fish
    7.7/10529 votes

    #11 - Cotton Candy and Blended Fish

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2013

    When Christy and Bonnie find out that Marjorie has cancer, they attempt to make their best to support her, while they try to apply her strength and patience their own lives.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Corned Beef and Handcuffs
    7.7/10542 votes

    #12 - Corned Beef and Handcuffs

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/2013

    When Bonnie starts dating chef Rudy, Christy winds up stuck in the middle.

    Director: Jon Cryer

    Writer: N/A

  • Hot Soup and Shingles
    7.4/10504 votes

    #13 - Hot Soup and Shingles

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2014

    Despite an injury, Christy refuses to admit that she needs Bonnie's help; Luke asks Baxter for advice about fatherhood.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

  • Leather Cribs and Medieval Rack
    7.7/10511 votes

    #14 - Leather Cribs and Medieval Rack

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/20/2014

    Christy and Bonnie come clean about the secrets they've been keeping from each other. Meanwhile, Violet and Luke discover they have different ideas about parenting.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

  • Fireballs and Bullet Holes
    8.1/10524 votes

    #15 - 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

  • Nietzsche and a Beer Run
    7.6/10522 votes

    #16 - Nietzsche and a Beer Run

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/3/2014

    Christy is tempted by her old vices when she dates an attractive, hard-partying man named David. Bonnie decides her advice is worth money and becomes a life coach.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

  • Jail Jail and Japanese Porn
    7.4/10470 votes

    #17 - Jail Jail and Japanese Porn

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/2014

    Bonnie must pick up the slack when Christy puts her new relationship with David ahead of family and friends.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Sonograms and Tube Tops
    7.4/10475 votes

    #18 - Sonograms and Tube Tops

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/2014

    When Violet feels nervous about becoming a mom, Christy plans a baby shower for her; Bonnie lands a new client.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Toilet Wine and the Earl of Sandwich
    7.6/10485 votes

    #19 - Toilet Wine and the Earl of Sandwich

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/17/2014

    Bonnie and Christy help Regina tie up loose ends before she goes to prison; Alvin gets acquainted with his grandchildren.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Clumsy Monkeys and a Tilted Uterus
    7.6/10486 votes

    #20 - Clumsy Monkeys and a Tilted Uterus

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/24/2014

    Christy and Bonnie try to make sure everything goes smoothly when Violet finds the perfect couple to adopt her baby.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Broken Dreams and Blocked Arteries
    7.8/10485 votes

    #21 - Broken Dreams and Blocked Arteries

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/31/2014

    Tensions are raised between Alvin and Bonnie, leaving Christy caught in the middle; Violet is worried about going to prom.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Smokey Taylor and a Deathbed Confession
    8.1/10542 votes

    #22 - 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