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The Worst Episodes of Mom

Every episode of Mom ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:CBS

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Mom" is "Pilot", rated 7/10 from 894 user votes. It was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Gemma Baker. "Pilot" aired on 9/23/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon".

  • Pilot
    7.0/10 894 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
    7.1/10 679 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

  • Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire
    7.2/10 337 votes

    #3 - Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2019

    Christy and Bonnie are suspicious when Adam's best friend returns, insisting he's a changed man.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Loathing and Tube Socks
    7.3/10 611 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

  • Big Sur and Strawberry Lube
    7.3/10 525 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police
    7.3/10 391 votes

    #6 - Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2020

    When Bonnie invites the ladies to a slumber party, childhood games reveal adult problems.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Abstinence and Pudding
    7.4/10 574 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges
    7.4/10 522 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Hot Soup and Shingles
    7.4/10 499 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Jail Jail and Japanese Porn
    7.4/10 465 votes

    #10 - 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
    7.4/10 470 votes

    #11 - 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

  • A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince
    7.4/10 417 votes

    #12 - A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/2015

    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: N/A

  • Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People
    7.4/10 343 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2018

    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: N/A

  • Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error
    7.4/10 333 votes

    #14 - Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2020

    Bonnie and Adam regret spending their first wedding anniversary with Marjorie and her new beau; Jill's attempt at a good deed becomes a moral dilemma.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Astronauts and Fat Trimmings
    7.4/10 307 votes

    #15 - Astronauts and Fat Trimmings

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/2020

    Bonnie and Adam offer relationship advice when they sense tension between Jill and Andy. Also, Tammy lends a hand when Chef Rudy opens a food truck.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • A Small Nervous Meltdown and a Misplaced Fork
    7.5/10 678 votes

    #16 - 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

  • Six Thousand Bootleg T-Shirts and a Prada Handbag
    7.5/10 617 votes

    #17 - 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

  • Zombies and Cobb Salad
    7.5/10 530 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Nietzsche and a Beer Run
    7.5/10 517 votes

    #19 - 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

  • Kimchi and a Monkey Playing Harmonica
    7.5/10 438 votes

    #20 - Kimchi and a Monkey Playing Harmonica

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2014

    Christy has mixed feelings about Candace and Baxter's relationship and things heat up between Alvin and Bonnie.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

  • Nudes and a Six-Day Cleanse
    7.5/10 404 votes

    #21 - Nudes and a Six-Day Cleanse

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2015

    Realizing she has been a waitress longer than she intended, Christy moves toward a career change; Bonnie and Alvin try to revisit their youth.

    Director: Jeff Greenstein

    Writer: N/A

  • A Commemorative Coin and a Misshapen Head
    7.5/10 421 votes

    #22 - A Commemorative Coin and a Misshapen Head

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2015

    Christy and Bonnie worry when they find out that Violet's new boyfriend is old enough to be her father.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

  • Sick Popes and a Red Ferrari
    7.5/10 436 votes

    #23 - Sick Popes and a Red Ferrari

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2015

    After Bonnie’s relapse, the women from her meeting rally around to help her through withdrawal from painkillers, but Christy wants no part of it.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Patient Zero and the Chocolate Fountain
    7.5/10 397 votes

    #24 - Patient Zero and the Chocolate Fountain

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2015

    Christy and Bonnie prove to be unwelcome guests wherever they go due to their testy relationship.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation
    7.5/10 406 votes

    #25 - Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2015

    Christy blames Bonnie when Roscoe announces he wants to go live with his father, on the second season finale.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A