The essential episodes of Mom
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Mom — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Christy, a newly sober single mother, is trying to get her life together. She is challenged when her estranged mother, Bonnie, comes back into the picture.
- 02
Estrogen and a Hearty Breakfast
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.
- 03
Christy convinces herself that everything is fine even though her family is basically homeless. Surprisingly, Bonnie is the one who tries to bring her back to reality.
- 04
Death, Death, Death and a Bucket of Chicken
Christy tries to be supportive when a health scare throws Bonnie into a tailspin.
- 05
Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness
Christy, Bonnie, Jill and Wendy get high after accidentally eating cookies filled with pot.
- 06
Spaghetti Sauce and a Dumpster Fire
Christy considers getting a new sponsor, Nora, after witnessing Marjorie have a major meltdown in a grocery store, and Bonnie tries her hand at being a supportive friend.
- 07
Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots
Christy's sponsor challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs, and Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.
- 08
Cottage Cheese and a Weird Buzz
Christy and Jill clash over a gambling debt, and Bonnie's new hobby troubles Adam.
- 09
Kalamazoo and a Bad Wedge of Brie
Christy's plan to win her sponsor's approval backfires, and the ladies rush in to help after Jill's house is broken into.
- 10
Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip
Bonnie and Tammy revisit childhood memories on a trip to their old foster home. Also, Christy and Jill regret accepting a date with two guys from their AA meeting.
- 11
Christy and Adam clash over an incident at the bar, leaving Bonnie in a precarious situation. Also, Jill's new boyfriend, Andy, has trouble finding a way to impress her.
- 12
Hot Butter and Toxic Narcissism
Christy regrets fleeing the scene after hitting a parked car. Also, Bonnie's therapist, Trevor, offers tools to help her better communicate with Adam.
- 13
Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show
Bonnie is forced to relive painful Christmas memories when Christy recounts tales from her childhood to Bonnie's sponsee, Patty.
- 14
Cheddar Cheese and a Squirrel Circus
After a successful kidney transplant surgery, Bonnie is concerned that Tammy's Aunt Cookie is taking her second chance for granted. Also, Christy tries to track down a handsome stranger she believes is her soulmate.
- 15
My Kinda People and The Big To-Do
Bonnie gains a new outlook on her sobriety after dealing with difficult news. Also, Jill and Andy take a big step in their relationship.
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