Mom

Hot Butter and Toxic Narcissism

Let's take a deep breath and try to unpack some of what happened on Mom Season 7 Episode 8.  The episode starts with some witty Bonnie and Christy banter about smoothies and fights and asking the ultimate question: what if Bonnie's been a ghost this entire time? In the middle of the call she hits a parked car, leaves a note, and then takes it back.  This decision doesn't feel like Mom Season 7, law school Christy. This feels like Mom Season 2 or 3 Christy. I... more

Pork Butt and a Mall Walker

Revelations are coming to light on Mom Season 7 Episode 7, and they hit close to home.  Mom is a series that always does well when it's trying to balance real life with comedy, and there are elements of "Pork Butt and a Mall Walker" that hit close to home while still striking a comedic chord.  Bonnie and Adam carry much of the comedic thread for this episode. Bonnie's obsession with finding couple friends because that's what you do when you get married is relatable, but does... more

Wile E. Coyote and a Pretentious Douche

Anger and self-doubt are in the air on Mom Season 7 Episode 6.  Let's address Christy's storyline first. The sequence of events surrounding Christy's work form a thread through this episode about misplaced and misdirected anger. It has potential, but it gets lost in some of the satire surrounding it.  The barista is an interesting character, although not entirely memorable in the context of the show. Really, his main function is to ruin Christy's day, and while he carries th... more

MOM Season 6 Episode 5 Photos Flying Monkeys And A Tank Of Nitrous

MOM Season 6 Episode 5 Photos Flying Monkeys And A Tank Of Nitrous – “Flying Monkeys and a Tank of Nitrous” – When Marjorie’s husband passes away, the ladies accompany her on a trip to memorialize him, on MOM, Thursday, Oct. 25 (9:01-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Anna Faris and Emmy and Academy Award winner Allison Janney star in this funny and often heart-wrenching comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre (THE BIG BANG THEORY, “Two and a Half Men,” “Mike & Molly,” YOUNG SHELDON). more

MOM Season 6 Episode 4 Photos Big Sauce And Coconut Water

MOM Season 6 Episode 4 Photos Big Sauce And Coconut Water – “Big Sauce and Coconut Water” – Christy is certain that Bonnie is in over her head when she invites a freshly paroled Tammy (Kristen Johnston) to stay with them, on MOM, Thursday, Oct. 18 (9:01-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Anna Faris and Emmy and Academy Award winner Allison Janney star in this funny and often heart-wrenching comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre (THE BIG BANG THEORY, “Two and a Half Men,” “Mike & Molly,” YO... more

MOM Season 6 Episode 3 Photos Ambulance Chasers And A Babbling Brook

MOM Season 6 Episode 3 Photos Ambulance Chasers And A Babbling Brook – “Ambulance Chasers and a Babbling Brook” – Christy’s demanding law professor (Constance Zimmer) leans on her a little too hard for support, and Bonnie’s plan to trick Adam into choosing a wedding venue backfires, on MOM, Thursday, Oct. 11 (9:01-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Anna Faris and Emmy and Academy Award winner Allison Janney star in this funny and often heart-wrenching comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre (THE BIG BAN... more