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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
    6.0/10(1 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
    6.0/10(1 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 5 Episode 21 - Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Mom Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Mom Season 5 Episode 11 - Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Mom Season 5 Episode 12 - Push-Down Coffee and a Working Turn Signal
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Mom Season 5 Episode 13 - Pudding and a Screen Door
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Mom Season 6 Episode 5 - Flying Monkeys and a Tank of Nitrous
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Flying Monkeys and a Tank of Nitrous

    S6:E5

    When Marjorie's husband passes away, the ladies accompany her on a trip to memorialize him.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mom Season 6 Episode 8 - Jell-O Shots and the Truth About Santa
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Jell-O Shots and the Truth About Santa

    S6:E8

    Bonnie pushes Christy to mend her relationship with Violet; Adam prepares for the grand opening of his bar.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mom Season 6 Episode 9 - Pork Loin and a Beat-up Monte Carlo
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Pork Loin and a Beat-up Monte Carlo

    S6:E9

    Christy competes with her classmates for a prestigious internship, and Bonnie babysits Tammy following her oral surgery.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mom Season 6 Episode 13 - Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Mom Season 6 Episode 22 - Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada

    S6:E22

    Christy has trouble enjoying her sober birthday when she learns her sponsor, Nora, is moving away. Also, an argument leads Bonnie and Adam to make a hasty decision.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mom Season 7 Episode 9 - Tuna Florentine and a Clean Handoff
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Tuna Florentine and a Clean Handoff

    S7:E9

    Christy and the ladies rally around Tammy when she has trouble adjusting to early release from parole. Also, Bonnie is disappointed when her perfect birthday gift for Adam gets a lukewarm response.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mom Season 1 Episode 10 - Belgian Waffles and Bathroom Privileges
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Mom Season 1 Episode 13 - Hot Soup and Shingles
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Mom Season 2 Episode 6 - Crazy Eyes and a Wet Brad Pitt
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Mom Season 4 Episode 13 - A Bouncy Castle and an Aneurysm
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Mom Season 1 Episode 17 - Jail Jail and Japanese Porn
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Mom Season 1 Episode 19 - Toilet Wine and the Earl of Sandwich
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Jeff Greenstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mom Season 2 Episode 18 - Dropped Soap and a Big Guy on a Throne
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Mom Season 2 Episode 22 - Fun Girl Stuff and Eternal Salvation
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Mom Season 3 Episode 5 - A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Mom Season 4 Episode 22 - Lockjaw and a Liquid Diet
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Mom Season 5 Episode 6 - Smooth Jazz and a Weird Floaty Eye
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Mom Season 5 Episode 7 - Too Many Hippies and Huevos Rancheros
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Scooby-Doo Checks and Salisbury Steak" is the worst rated episode of "Mom". It scored 6/10 based on 1 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".