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The Best Episodes of Mom Season 3

Every episode of Mom Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mom Season 3!

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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
    Mom Season 3 Episode 1 - Terrorists and Gingerbread
    8.0/10(553 votes)

    #1 - Terrorists and Gingerbread

    S3:E1

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mom Season 3 Episode 2 - Thigh Gap and a Rack of Lamb
    7.8/10(497 votes)

    #2 - Thigh Gap and a Rack of Lamb

    S3:E2

    Christy and Bonnie try to help Jodi, a teenage addict they met at their meeting.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mom Season 3 Episode 3 - Mozzarella Sticks and a Gay Piano Bar
    7.6/10(481 votes)

    #3 - Mozzarella Sticks and a Gay Piano Bar

    S3:E3

    After Christy and Bonnie get Jodi, a recovering drug addict, back on her feet, they find themselves addicted to the rush of helping others and take on a new “project,” Michelle.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mom Season 3 Episode 4 - Sawdust and Brisket
    7.5/10(451 votes)

    #4 - Sawdust and Brisket

    S3:E4

    Christy is thrilled when Violet tells her she wants to spend more time together and improve their relationship. Also, Bonnie tries to make amends with her nemesis in the building, Beverly.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mom Season 3 Episode 5 - A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince
    7.4/10(451 votes)

    #5 - A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince

    S3:E5

    Christy feels threatened by Baxter's girlfriend in the wake of Roscoe's parent-teacher conference. Bonnie flirts with an unlikely target.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mom Season 3 Episode 6 - Horny-Goggles and a Catered Intervention
    7.6/10(454 votes)

    #6 - Horny-Goggles and a Catered Intervention

    S3:E6

    Regina doesn't think she's an alcoholic and Wendy encourages the ladies to attand a sober holiday dance.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mom Season 3 Episode 7 - Kreplach and a Tiny Tush
    8.5/10(633 votes)

    #7 - Kreplach and a Tiny Tush

    S3:E7

    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 Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mom Season 3 Episode 8 - Snickerdoodle and a Nip Slip
    7.8/10(469 votes)

    #8 - Snickerdoodle and a Nip Slip

    S3:E8

    When Christy catches the eye of Candace's wealthy, charming father Fred, Candace and Baxter are outraged while Bonnie pushes Christy to give him a chance.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mom Season 3 Episode 9 - My Little Pony and a Demerol Drip
    7.8/10(464 votes)

    #9 - My Little Pony and a Demerol Drip

    S3:E9

    Christy's burgeoning relationship with Fred gets more and more difficult for Candace to handle. However, Bonnie enjoys the perks of Chrsty dating a wealthy man.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mom Season 3 Episode 10 - Quaaludes and Crackerjack
    7.5/10(476 votes)

    #10 - Quaaludes and Crackerjack

    S3:E10

    In order to avoid her ex-boyfriend, Bonnie drags Christy to a new AA meeting, only to run into her ex-girlfriend, Jeanine, from 30 years ago.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mom Season 3 Episode 11 - Cinderella and a Drunk MacGyver
    7.7/10(463 votes)

    #11 - Cinderella and a Drunk MacGyver

    S3:E11

    Christy tries to help Julian (Joe Manganiello), a handsome, newly sober AA member, but her attraction to him complicates things. Meanwhile, Bonnie jumps at the chance to attend a lavish charity gala with Jill.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mom Season 3 Episode 12 - Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride
    8.1/10(529 votes)

    #12 - Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride

    S3:E12

    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:Unknown

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  13. Mom Season 3 Episode 13 - Sticky Hands and a Walk on the Wild Side
    7.7/10(469 votes)

    #13 - Sticky Hands and a Walk on the Wild Side

    S3:E13

    Christy, Jill and Wendy find themselves in a sticky situation when they agree to help Bonnie smuggle an illegal substance across the Canadian border.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mom Season 3 Episode 14 - Death, Death, Death and a Bucket of Chicken
    7.5/10(445 votes)

    #14 - Death, Death, Death and a Bucket of Chicken

    S3:E14

    Christy tries to be supportive when a health scare throws Bonnie into a tailspin.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mom Season 3 Episode 15 - Nazi Zombies and a Two-Hundred Pound Baby
    7.5/10(427 votes)

    #15 - Nazi Zombies and a Two-Hundred Pound Baby

    S3:E15

    Bonnie tries to get Christy to admit that she still has feelings for her ex-husband, Baxter.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mom Season 3 Episode 16 - Cornflakes and the Hair of Three Men
    7.8/10(469 votes)

    #16 - Cornflakes and the Hair of Three Men

    S3:E16

    When the restaurant closes for renovations, Christy takes a job as Jill's personal assistant. Also, Bonnie answers a wrong number and falls for the guy on the other end of the line, Adam.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mom Season 3 Episode 17 - Caperberries and a Glass Eye
    8.1/10(478 votes)

    #17 - Caperberries and a Glass Eye

    S3:E17

    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 Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mom Season 3 Episode 18 - Beast Mode and Old People Kissing
    8.1/10(486 votes)

    #18 - Beast Mode and Old People Kissing

    S3:E18

    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:Unknown

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  19. Mom Season 3 Episode 19 - A Catheter and a Dipsy-Doodle
    7.9/10(455 votes)

    #19 - A Catheter and a Dipsy-Doodle

    S3:E19

    Despite being extremely ill, Christy insists on taking her final exams. Also, Bonnie is furious when she suspects her boyfriend, Adam, is cheating on her.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mom Season 3 Episode 20 - Pure Evil and a Free Piece of Cheesecake
    7.7/10(464 votes)

    #20 - Pure Evil and a Free Piece of Cheesecake

    S3:E20

    When Christy learns she made the Dean's List at school, she is disappointed by Bonnie's lackluster response.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mom Season 3 Episode 21 - Mahjong Sally and the Ecstasy
    7.6/10(430 votes)

    #21 - Mahjong Sally and the Ecstasy

    S3:E21

    Christy and Bonnie don’t know who to believe when they hear conflicting stories about Violet and Gregory’s break-up,

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mom Season 3 Episode 22 - Atticus Finch and the Downtrodden
    7.7/10(433 votes)

    #22 - Atticus Finch and the Downtrodden

    S3:E22

    Christy's dream of becoming a lawyer is in jeopardy when she is hit with the reality of how much her education will cost. Also, Bonnie becomes the disciplinarion with Violet back at home.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Terrorists and Gingerbread" is the best rated episode of "Mom" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 553 votes. Directed by James Widdoes and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Thigh Gap and a Rack of Lamb".