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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 Worst Episode
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    Mom Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(1013 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker

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  2. Mom Season 1 Episode 2 - A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon
    7.1/10(762 votes)

    #2 - A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mom Season 6 Episode 13 - Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire
    7.2/10(383 votes)

    #3 - Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire

    S6:E13

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mom Season 1 Episode 8 - Big Sur and Strawberry Lube
    7.3/10(585 votes)

    #4 - Big Sur and Strawberry Lube

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown

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  5. Mom Season 1 Episode 4 - Loathing and Tube Socks
    7.4/10(677 votes)

    #5 - Loathing and Tube Socks

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Jeff Greenstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mom Season 1 Episode 6 - Abstinence and Pudding
    7.4/10(640 votes)

    #6 - Abstinence and Pudding

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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  7. Mom Season 1 Episode 10 - Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges
    7.4/10(581 votes)

    #7 - Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown

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  8. Mom Season 3 Episode 5 - A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince
    7.4/10(463 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Mom Season 8 Episode 1 - Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police
    7.4/10(439 votes)

    #9 - Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police

    S8:E1

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mom Season 8 Episode 2 - Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error
    7.4/10(380 votes)

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

    S8:E2

    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:Unknown

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  11. Mom Season 8 Episode 4 - Astronauts and Fat Trimmings
    7.4/10(354 votes)

    #11 - Astronauts and Fat Trimmings

    S8:E4

    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:Unknown

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  12. Mom Season 1 Episode 3 - A Small Nervous Meltdown and a Misplaced Fork
    7.5/10(756 votes)

    #12 - A Small Nervous Meltdown and a Misplaced Fork

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mom Season 1 Episode 9 - Zombies and Cobb Salad
    7.5/10(591 votes)

    #13 - Zombies and Cobb Salad

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown

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  14. Mom Season 1 Episode 13 - Hot Soup and Shingles
    7.5/10(554 votes)

    #14 - Hot Soup and Shingles

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mom Season 1 Episode 17 - Jail Jail and Japanese Porn
    7.5/10(523 votes)

    #15 - Jail Jail and Japanese Porn

    S1:E17

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mom Season 1 Episode 18 - Sonograms and Tube Tops
    7.5/10(525 votes)

    #16 - Sonograms and Tube Tops

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Jeff Greenstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mom Season 2 Episode 5 - Kimchi and a Monkey Playing Harmonica
    7.5/10(487 votes)

    #17 - Kimchi and a Monkey Playing Harmonica

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mom Season 2 Episode 20 - Sick Popes and a Red Ferrari
    7.5/10(486 votes)

    #18 - Sick Popes and a Red Ferrari

    S2:E20

    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:Unknown

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  19. Mom Season 2 Episode 21 - Patient Zero and the Chocolate Fountain
    7.5/10(449 votes)

    #19 - Patient Zero and the Chocolate Fountain

    S2:E21

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mom Season 2 Episode 22 - Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation
    7.5/10(455 votes)

    #20 - Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation

    S2:E22

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

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mom Season 3 Episode 4 - Sawdust and Brisket
    7.5/10(462 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Mom Season 3 Episode 10 - Quaaludes and Crackerjack
    7.5/10(489 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Mom Season 3 Episode 15 - Nazi Zombies and a Two-Hundred Pound Baby
    7.5/10(438 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Mom Season 4 Episode 2 - Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop
    7.5/10(463 votes)

    #24 - Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop

    S4:E2

    Christy considers giving up her dream of becoming a lawyer when Bonnie's ex-girlfriend, Jeanine, offers her a lucrative job in real estate. Also, Adam is very curious about Bonnie's past with women.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mom Season 4 Episode 5 - Blow and a Free Mcmuffin
    7.5/10(444 votes)

    #25 - Blow and a Free Mcmuffin

    S4:E5

    Christy and Bonnie rush to a sick Violet’s side, only to find out that having mono is the least of her worries.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Mom". It scored 7.1/10 based on 1013 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, it aired on 9/23/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon".