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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(1021 votes)

    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(766 votes)

    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(385 votes)

    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(587 votes)

    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(682 votes)

    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(642 votes)

    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(584 votes)

    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(465 votes)

    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(440 votes)

    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(381 votes)

    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(355 votes)

    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(760 votes)

    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(593 votes)

    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)

    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(524 votes)

    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(527 votes)

    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)

    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(487 votes)

    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 3 Episode 4 - Sawdust and Brisket
    7.5/10(464 votes)

    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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  20. Mom Season 3 Episode 10 - Quaaludes and Crackerjack
    7.5/10(490 votes)

    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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  21. Mom Season 3 Episode 15 - Nazi Zombies and a Two-Hundred Pound Baby
    7.5/10(439 votes)

    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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  22. Mom Season 4 Episode 2 - Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop
    7.5/10(464 votes)

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

    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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  24. Mom Season 4 Episode 6 - Xanax and a Baby Duck
    7.5/10(443 votes)

    S4:E6

    Christy becomes overprotective and keeps a constant eye on 12-year-old son Roscoe after discovering he's been using drugs and alcohol.

    Director:Jon Cryer
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mom Season 4 Episode 13 - A Bouncy Castle and an Aneurysm
    7.5/10(431 votes)

    S4:E13

    Christy is worried Bonnie is jeopardizing her relationship with Adam when Bonnie connects with a handsome stranger.

    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 1021 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".