7.1/10899 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
7.1/10684 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
7.5/10683 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
7.3/10616 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
7.5/10622 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
7.4/10579 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
7.8/10593 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
7.3/10530 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
7.5/10535 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
7.4/10527 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
7.7/10528 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
7.7/10541 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
7.4/10503 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
7.7/10509 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
8.1/10523 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
7.5/10521 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
7.4/10469 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
7.4/10474 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
7.6/10482 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
7.6/10484 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
7.8/10483 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
8.1/10539 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
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 899 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".