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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 8 Episode 16 - Scooby-Doo Checks and Salisbury Steak
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Scooby-Doo Checks and Salisbury Steak

    S8:E16

    Bonnie decides to get to the bottom of why her therapist, Trevor, has been so distracted. Also, Jill and Andy find themselves in a life or death situation.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mom Season 8 Episode 17 - A Community Hero and a Wide Turn
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - A Community Hero and a Wide Turn

    S8:E17

    The women attend a gala honoring Marjorie, but Bonnie's speech doesn't go as planned.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mom Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Mom Season 1 Episode 10 - Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mom Season 1 Episode 13 - Hot Soup and Shingles
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Mom Season 2 Episode 6 - Crazy Eyes and a Wet Brad Pitt
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Crazy Eyes and a Wet Brad Pitt

    S2:E6

    Christy and Bonnie are in the lap of luxury when Christy's wealthy sponsee, Jill, asks them to keep her company on her first night out of rehab.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mom Season 4 Episode 13 - A Bouncy Castle and an Aneurysm
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #7 - A Bouncy Castle and an Aneurysm

    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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  9. Mom Season 1 Episode 17 - Jail Jail and Japanese Porn
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Mom Season 1 Episode 19 - Toilet Wine and the Earl of Sandwich
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Toilet Wine and the Earl of Sandwich

    S1:E19

    Bonnie and Christy help Regina tie up loose ends before she goes to prison; Alvin gets acquainted with his grandchildren.

    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mom Season 2 Episode 18 - Dropped Soap and a Big Guy on a Throne
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Dropped Soap and a Big Guy on a Throne

    S2:E18

    Christy brings Bonnie to a handsome doctor after she injures her back.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mom Season 2 Episode 22 - Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Mom Season 3 Episode 5 - A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Mom Season 4 Episode 22 - Lockjaw and a Liquid Diet
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Lockjaw and a Liquid Diet

    S4:E22

    In the season finale, Christy tries to help when Bonnie gets into trouble with the IRS but, realizing she’s in over her head, she encourages Bonnie to seek help from her newfound brother, Ray.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mom Season 1 Episode 2 - A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #14 - A Pee Stick and an Asian Raccoon

    S1:E2

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

    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mom Season 1 Episode 6 - Abstinence and Pudding
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mom Season 1 Episode 7 - Estrogen and a Hearty Breakfast
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Estrogen and a Hearty Breakfast

    S1:E7

    Christy squares off against Luke's conservative parents, who are upset about Violet's pregnancy. Meanwhile, Bonnie is determined not to let menopause get the best of her.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mom Season 1 Episode 9 - Zombies and Cobb Salad
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Mom Season 1 Episode 11 - Cotton Candy and Blended Fish
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Cotton Candy and Blended Fish

    S1:E11

    When Christy and Bonnie find out that Marjorie has cancer, they attempt to make their best to support her, while they try to apply her strength and patience their own lives.

    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mom Season 1 Episode 14 - Leather Cribs and Medieval Rack
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Leather Cribs and Medieval Rack

    S1:E14

    Christy and Bonnie come clean about the secrets they've been keeping from each other. Meanwhile, Violet and Luke discover they have different ideas about parenting.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mom Season 1 Episode 18 - Sonograms and Tube Tops
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mom Season 2 Episode 5 - Kimchi and a Monkey Playing Harmonica
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Mom Season 2 Episode 8 - Free Therapy and a Dead Lady's Yard Sale
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Free Therapy and a Dead Lady's Yard Sale

    S2:E8

    Family secrets surface when Christy and Bonnie join Violet's therapy session.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mom Season 2 Episode 10 - Nudes and a Six-Day Cleanse
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Nudes and a Six-Day Cleanse

    S2:E10

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

    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mom Season 3 Episode 3 - Mozzarella Sticks and a Gay Piano Bar
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Mom Season 3 Episode 8 - Snickerdoodle and a Nip Slip
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Scooby-Doo Checks and Salisbury Steak" is the worst rated episode of "Mom". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by James Widdoes and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/29/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Community Hero and a Wide Turn".