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The Best Episodes of Mom Season 5

Every episode of Mom Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mom Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Twinkle Lights and Grandma Shoes
    7.7/10(456 votes)

    #1 - Twinkle Lights and Grandma Shoes

    S5:E1

    Bonnie gets cold feet when considering her future with Adam; Christy risks failing a test to help a fellow alcoholic.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mom Season 5 Episode 2 - Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's
    7.7/10(415 votes)

    #2 - Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's

    S5:E2

    Bonnie is suspicious when her brother returns from rehab and befriends Adam; Christy and Bonnie have a brush with the law when they take Ray's fancy car for a joy ride.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mom Season 5 Episode 3 - A Seafaring Ancestor and a Bloomin' Onion
    7.6/10(425 votes)

    #3 - A Seafaring Ancestor and a Bloomin' Onion

    S5:E3

    Christy discovers she and her younger classmate make a good team, both in and out of the classroom; Bonnie steps up when a newly sober Natasha fears she can't handle motherhood.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mom Season 5 Episode 4 - Fancy Crackers and Giant Women
    7.7/10(408 votes)

    #4 - Fancy Crackers and Giant Women

    S5:E4

    Bonnie suffers withdrawal after giving up cable TV to help Christy; the women rally around Jill after she has a breakdown in her favorite department store.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mom Season 5 Episode 5 - Poodle Fuzz and a Twinge of Jealousy
    8.0/10(421 votes)

    #5 - Poodle Fuzz and a Twinge of Jealousy

    S5:E5

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mom Season 5 Episode 6 - Smooth Jazz and a Weird Floaty Eye
    7.7/10(405 votes)

    #6 - Smooth Jazz and a Weird Floaty Eye

    S5:E6

    Bonnie insists on meeting Adam's estranged brother, Patrick; things get weird when Patrick takes a romantic interest in Christy.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mom Season 5 Episode 7 - Too Many Hippies and Huevos Rancheros
    7.6/10(391 votes)

    #7 - Too Many Hippies and Huevos Rancheros

    S5:E7

    Christy and Bonnie rally around Marjorie when her husband has a stroke

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mom Season 5 Episode 8 - An Epi-pen and a Security Cat
    7.8/10(393 votes)

    #8 - An Epi-pen and a Security Cat

    S5:E8

    After their home is robbed at Christmastime, Christy and Bonnie’s hunt for the thief leads them to an unlikely door.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mom Season 5 Episode 9 - Teenage Vampires and a White Russian
    7.7/10(400 votes)

    #9 - Teenage Vampires and a White Russian

    S5:E9

    Bonnie is upset when her brother, Ray is arrested and calls Adam instead of her to bail him out. Also, Christy gets fired from her job at the restaurant.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mom Season 5 Episode 10 - A Bear and a Bladder Infection
    7.6/10(383 votes)

    #10 - A Bear and a Bladder Infection

    S5:E10

    When Christy's long-distance relationship begins to fizzle, she seeks the company of a former fling. Also, Bonnie tries to give up coffee.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mom Season 5 Episode 11 - Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People
    7.4/10(376 votes)

    #11 - Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People

    S5:E11

    After Bonnie and Adam attend a traditional wedding, they discover they're not on the same page about their own wedding. Also, Christy and Patrick have trouble setting the mood for their "first time".

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mom Season 5 Episode 12 - Push-Down Coffee and a Working Turn Signal
    7.6/10(374 votes)

    #12 - Push-Down Coffee and a Working Turn Signal

    S5:E12

    When Christy's car dies, Bonnie refuses to let Adam loan her money for a new one.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mom Season 5 Episode 13 - Pudding and a Screen Door
    7.9/10(395 votes)

    #13 - Pudding and a Screen Door

    S5:E13

    Jill returns from her wellness retreat a changed woman, but Bonnie is offended when she refuses to pay for lunch. Also, Christy's plans for the future are thrown off track following disappointing news.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mom Season 5 Episode 14 - Charlotte Brontë and a Backhoe
    7.6/10(401 votes)

    #14 - Charlotte Brontë and a Backhoe

    S5:E14

    Bonnie locks horns with Jill's "inner strength" coach, Miranda. Also, Christy struggles to bounce back after being rejected from law school.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mom Season 5 Episode 15 - Esta Loca and a Little Klingon
    7.6/10(374 votes)

    #15 - Esta Loca and a Little Klingon

    S5:E15

    Christy and Bonnie help Jill get sober again, and Christy's boyfriend, Patrick, is less than understanding when it ruins his birthday weekend.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mom Season 5 Episode 16 - Eight Cats and the Hat Show
    7.7/10(373 votes)

    #16 - Eight Cats and the Hat Show

    S5:E16

    Christy is blindsided by a surprising offer from her boyfriend, Patrick. Also, Bonnie struggles to be the stable one in her relationship after Adam experiences a devastating loss.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mom Season 5 Episode 17 - Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head
    7.8/10(390 votes)

    #17 - Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head

    S5:E17

    When the ladies bring a meeting to a women’s prison, Bonnie is attacked by an old acquaintance, Tammy, and Christy helps Bonnie make amends.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mom Season 5 Episode 18 - Spaghetti Sauce and a Dumpster Fire
    7.8/10(372 votes)

    #18 - Spaghetti Sauce and a Dumpster Fire

    S5:E18

    Christy considers getting a new sponsor, Nora, after witnessing Marjorie have a major meltdown in a grocery store, and Bonnie tries her hand at being a supportive friend.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mom Season 5 Episode 19 - A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress
    7.7/10(374 votes)

    #19 - A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress

    S5:E19

    Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mom Season 5 Episode 20 - Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots
    7.6/10(354 votes)

    #20 - Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots

    S5:E20

    Christy's sponsor challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs, and Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mom Season 5 Episode 21 - Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle
    7.8/10(368 votes)

    #21 - Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle

    S5:E21

    Christy and Bonnie's relaxing trip to a spa takes a turn when Bonnie lands in jail.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mom Season 5 Episode 22 - Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head
    7.9/10(368 votes)

    #22 - Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head

    S5:E22

    When Christy falls back into old habits, Bonnie worries about her well-being.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Twinkle Lights and Grandma Shoes" is the best rated episode of "Mom" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 456 votes. Directed by James Widdoes and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's".