The characters and story are just so funny! And not zany, insult-my-intelligence funny; it's seriously real life funny!

There is so much fake crap on TV - who agrees with me that Mom is great!

Our family likes it too. Bonnie is just so funny.

I just got into this show this past week and watched the first four seasons on Hulu. They don't have season five up yet (I know it's not finished but I assumed they'd post each new episode as they air). Amazon Video has it but you have to pay 30 bucks for the season and I'm not sure I want to spend that much just yet.

However, I really loved the first season because of the family as well as Luke and Baxter. But by the end of the fourth season, the focus had shifted to Bonnie and Christy's group of friends from AA. So after I finished the season four finale, I went back to the pilot and had totally forgotten that Marjorie wasn't on the show in the beginning, which felt strange because she became such an important character as the series developed.

It took me a while to warm up to French Stewart's Chef Rudy, but I got to like him. Same for Gabriel. I pretty much like all the characters (and miss the ones who didn't appear too often in the later seasons) and look forward to watching more episodes and see how long it runs for.

Yes, the characters really have changed. I don't think the kids were on this season at all yet.

$30 is too much for the season. It's a cute show but that's unnecessary. Have you checked dvds at your local library?

Yes, the characters really have changed. I don't think the kids were on this season at all yet.

$30 is too much for the season. It's a cute show but that's unnecessary. Have you checked dvds at your local library?

It's funny that when the show kinda phased out the family aspect, I really miss them (especially Violet, I like the three generations of Plunkett women) but then when I went back to the beginning, I really missed the characters of Marjorie, Jill and Wendy. So this is just one of those shows that I like all the characters and the cast changes don't hurt the series at all. It's actually improved it even though the show didn't really need improvement. Kind of like how Taxi took out John Burns and added "Reverend Jim" Ignatowski, which made the show so much better and yet the first season (with John Burns instead of Jim) was a great season or how Parks & Recreation added Rob Lowe and Adam Scott. The show was already really good but the addition of those two actors elevated the show so much, that it's hard to picture the show without those two. Now I'm just rambling, lol.

I will eventually buy the first four seasons on DVD because if I love a show, I gotta own the DVD (even though I can just watch it on Hulu). As for season five, I'll just have to wait until it comes to either Hulu or DVD. I could join the CBS official website for a free trial week and watch all the episodes from that season there.

Ramble all you like. I am enjoying this.

I've just finished the first season and I'm really impressed.
It is a really great sitcom, the only one of the last 15 years up to the golden standards held by the genre until the first half of 2000's, when many classics ended.

Its comedy tone is updated to the current standard: dark humour, sexual references, vulgarity, usually things that nowadays I don't like, because just there to please the cynics. They avoided silly catch-phrases, trying to make you laugh in a new way everytime, and finally we are spared the pop-culture refeences. But the real difference is that here the authors put in the mix a great amount of heart and drama, basically making Mom the modern edition of Roseanne. It is a perfect balance of comedy, heart and drama, and a rendition of joys and troubles of living today, proving that the genre at its most powerful is more brilliant and sophisticated than any satire.

There's also a perfect balance of the different dynamics and setting that a sitcom can have, being equally focused on family, friends and work, and it excels especially in the first two.
The cast is brilliant. Allison Janney gets all the praises, as the actor portraying the quirkiest character always gets, but also Anna Faris is huge, and to me she's the one carrying the show. She switches from fun and laughters to depair and tears with extreme naturalness, always making you feel.
Also the rest of the cast is making a great job.

How it's slipped under my radar over these years is a mystery, but I'm glad I fianlly catch up.

Yesterday I've seen Episode 2x08.
Really powerful.

I didn't had hope anymore for current sitcom, but this one is truly big, it's an instant classic. How it switches so easily from fun to drama is unbeleievable and outstanding.

I see this show as a drama with a laugh track. It's never made me laugh, but I always enjoy it and I like the dramatic aspects a lot.

Major spoiler season 2


Yesterday I've seen the two episodes concerning Alvin's death.
Whoa, totally didn't seen it coming... I would've never expected such a twist.
Oh my, this sitcom is pure gold, looks like I'm back in the 90s *_*

Mom
Season 2
4.5/5

The shows is slightly switching towards something else (especially in the second part of the season), with families dynamics mostly centered around Christy and Bonnie, while Violet and Roscoe seems to be slowly fading away.
It's the circle of AA's friends that gained screentime, and this is where the show seems to be headed from now on.
It's partially a pity, because it's the family environment that usually interests me in a sitcom, but the quality of the show isn't compromised: the balance between comedy and drama is still perfect, and this time there are some unexpected turns of event that literally shook me.

Mimi Kennedy is great on her role, her character is imposed without force, and her presence now is as important as Bonnie and Christy herself. It's one of the best example of characters that grew on the pens of the authors and became naturally part of a show.
Also Jamie Pressly and Beth Hall are two nice additions, both fit perfectly in the circle of friends. And to not forget Octavia Spencer, whose character has been slightly adjusted and added another something that was missing.

All of Christy's coworkers had less screentime: even if far from bad, they were the less convincing characters around, while the work environment has never been on the level of the rest. So on this side the show gained something.
Towards the second part of the season there has been less screentime for Violet and Roscoe, who seems to be left out from the authors at some point.
Roscoe has awlays been just a kid, nothing more than a support for characters and jokes: his presence coul become cumbersome. If not, at the moment it seems he'll held out graciously. Violet on the other hand has been a pillar of the show in the first season, but it seems the authors ran out of idea with her, after they were done with her storyline.

The show is following its own path; maybe it is a different journey from the one the authors initially intended, but it seems to be the right one.

Mom
Season 2
4.5/5

The shows is slightly switching towards something else (especially in the second part of the season), with families dynamics mostly centered around Christy and Bonnie, while Violet and Roscoe seems to be slowly fading away.
It's the circle of AA's friends that gained screentime, and this is where the show seems to be headed from now on.
It's partially a pity, because it's the family environment that usually interests me in a sitcom, but the quality of the show isn't compromised: the balance between comedy and drama is still perfect, and this time there are some unexpected turns of event that literally shook me.

Mimi Kennedy is great on her role, her character is imposed without force, and her presence now is as important as Bonnie and Christy herself. It's one of the best example of characters that grew on the pens of the authors and became naturally part of a show.
Also Jamie Pressly and Beth Hall are two nice additions, both fit perfectly in the circle of friends. And to not forget Octavia Spencer, whose character has been slightly adjusted and added another something that was missing.

All of Christy's coworkers had less screentime: even if far from bad, they were the less convincing characters around, while the work environment has never been on the level of the rest. So on this side the show gained something.
Towards the second part of the season there has been less screentime for Violet and Roscoe, who seems to be left out from the authors at some point.
Roscoe has awlays been just a kid, nothing more than a support for characters and jokes: his presence coul become cumbersome. If not, at the moment it seems he'll held out graciously. Violet on the other hand has been a pillar of the show in the first season, but it seems the authors ran out of idea with her, after they were done with her storyline.

The show is following its own path; maybe it is a different journey from the one the authors initially intended, but it seems to be the right one.

I enjoy you reactions and reviews of this show as I just got into it myself some months ago. My sister spends the night at my house every Monday and I let her have control of the TV while she's here, and she always chose to watch "Mom", either on TV Land or Hulu. So I'd see bits and pieces and finally decided to sit down and watch them all from the beginning. I was surpised to see Luke get written out of the series so early on (season two). I figured he wasn't in the whole series but I thought he was around longer than that. He was like one of the family in season one and then just in a couple episodes of season two. As for the spoiler you mentioned above, I knew that one going in, so it didn't get to surprise me. Before I ever saw the show, I happened to read an post on this message board, which spoiled it for me. But even though the show goes through some changes, I don't feel it suffers at all. I enjoy this most recent season as much as I do the earlier ones.

Thanks Adamantium, I've enjoyed your posts too!
Especially when you said you like all the characters! I agree on that, and thinks that this is the true strength of Mom. There isn't a bad, insufferable, or boring character.

It took me too some time to get chef Rudy, but even if I don't particularly like him, I certainly don't hate him. Whereas for other sitcoms, there's always at least a character that makes me wanna turns to a different station.

Mom
Season 3
4.5/5

This season was less cohesive than the others, but nonetheless great.
It touched soo many plotlines and characters that it's difficult to keep track, but all were done in the way of the show: funny and heartwarming.
It hasn't lost its verve, even if it changed its course midway: it's still fresh and the authors managed to adapt their characters to the new idead and situations they come up with.
Especially with characters and cast the job done is incredible. Every added character perfectly fits in the setting, and every actors is perfectly cast. New additions in this season were no exception.
Again they managed to convey every possible emotions in a wide range of situations, and there were many memorable scenes. My favorite is the sing-along on the car trip to Canada, on the notes of Total Eclipse of the Heart. That was truly a classic sitcom moment.

The half star missing to the maximum vote is because of Violet, what a disappointmend she has been :(
And I'm surprised by how many episodes I've been watching. It has really been a lot since I've binge-watched a show this heavily.

Mom
Season 4
4/5

The show definetely found its purpose and setting, and it's now totally concentrated on Christy, Bonnie and the circle of AA friends.
It's a pity that the family aspect is now missing, but the show keeps its heart and feelings, and that's the important thing. It's also kind of inspiring to see people who have made mistakes, bad choices and regretful things, trying to get over it and improve each day, with each other help.
And it took a lot of courage from the authors to talk about some awful things the way they did. Even dramas usually dodge the topic.

After Jill in this season, I hope they will focus more on Wendy and also Maria.

With newborn twins, I'm surprised Jill is around as much as she is.

Mom
Season 4
4/5

The show definetely found its purpose and setting, and it's now totally concentrated on Christy, Bonnie and the circle of AA friends.
It's a pity that the family aspect is now missing, but the show keeps its heart and feelings, and that's the important thing. It's also kind of inspiring to see people who have made mistakes, bad choices and regretful things, trying to get over it and improve each day, with each other help.
And it took a lot of courage from the authors to talk about some awful things the way they did. Even dramas usually dodge the topic.

After Jill in this season, I hope they will focus more on Wendy and also Maria.

Have you watched season five yet? If you did, I missed your review.

As for me, I've been watching so much of seasons 4 and 5 (and now 6), that when I watched a couple of season 2 episodes today, it felt so strange. So much Violet and Roscoe, so little Jill. I think just one appearance by "Weeping Wendy." Alvin as Bonnie's love interest instead of Adam. And that last one was the big one. I loved Alvin and missed him when he departed the series, but now I can't imagine the show without Adam. It's all good, of course, it's just an adjustment I have to make mentally when watching the early seasons.

This is definitely my favorite show!

Have you watched season five yet? If you did, I missed your review.

As for me, I've been watching so much of seasons 4 and 5 (and now 6), that when I watched a couple of season 2 episodes today, it felt so strange. So much Violet and Roscoe, so little Jill. I think just one appearance by "Weeping Wendy." Alvin as Bonnie's love interest instead of Adam. And that last one was the big one. I loved Alvin and missed him when he departed the series, but now I can't imagine the show without Adam. It's all good, of course, it's just an adjustment I have to make mentally when watching the early seasons.

Hi Adamantium, thanks and sorry I didn't reply but I've been missing from the board lately.
But having binge-watching the series till now I find it difficult to recall the events of one series and another. I'm still enjoying the show a lot, it is the only sitcom post 90s that I loved.

As for the previous seasons, I agree with you, it should feel strange.
No other show that I've watched changed settings and characters this much.
Maybe season 6 is having less drama than the others.

I really appreciated the Christy bits on last episode.
Overall I'm missing the most dramatic parts that were the highlights on the past seasons, now they tend to focus more on laughs and fun.

Even so, I can't get enough of this show. Once season 6 will be over, I think I'll marathon the entire series!

Last episode I saw was really good, it was the one where Christy was sick.
I've said it since the beginning: Allison Janney is superb and ends up getting all the credit, but Anna Faris too is great.

Watched the first episode of season 7... this season is gonna be crucial, and I'm wondering if the authors had thought of a way to refresh the show the same way they did -more than once- in the past.

My first idea was Christy's sentimental life. After all she can't be single forever, but she's the Ross/Frasier of the show, while Bonnie is Chandler/Niles: finding a partner for her means ending the series.

After Jill in this season, I hope they will focus more on Wendy and also Maria.

:(

The last one was a touching episode, belonging to the original spirit of the show.
Mary was a good character, and I'm sorry they didn't give her more screentime. If ever, she had the goodbye she deserved.

Sucked that there was no episode this week :(
In the past the Thanksgiving (and Halloween and Christmas) episode was a must, why are festivities being ignored? :(

Not every show has a holiday episode.

With the last three episodes the show lightened up a bit!
It was particularly beautiful the Christmas episode (and I was wondering why they didn't holiday episodes!).
They only should balance more towards Christy, she's should be the protagonist, but she didn't feel like. Screentime isn't enough, she should get some serious plotline.

I just got into this show within the last month. I am really enjoying it, and I didn't expect to, because the subject is so sobering.

I adore Kristy, and want her to be successful in life. Bonnie is hilarious. All the supporting cast is great, too. There were also several devastating episodes that were just very well done.

I just got into this show within the last month. I am really enjoying it, and I didn't expect to, because the subject is so sobering.

I adore Kristy, and want her to be successful in life. Bonnie is hilarious. All the supporting cast is great, too. There were also several devastating episodes that were just very well done.

Glad you're liking it! Mom is a very clever show. Just unfortunate how they wrote out Roscoe and Violet.

Glad you're liking it! Mom is a very clever show. Just unfortunate how they wrote out Roscoe and Violet.

Yes. I don't care for shows writing out characters, as you well know! :lol:

Yes. I don't care for shows writing out characters, as you well know! :lol:

Haha i am the same way.

Haha i am the same way.

YEP! :wave:

In the last episode, she spoke about them, though.

In the last episode, she spoke about them, though.

We need to see them on camera.

We need to see them on camera.

Seeing Roscoe would be nice

Last episode was super! We should see more trips!
Characters interation were laid on perfectly, and was one of the funniest episodes in the entire series.
Unexpected turn of events for Christy, I hope the authors will decide to go along this path and not make it just a stand-alone episode. It could 'spice' things up, set new events and refresh the show, after all something new is needed.

Can't wait for next episode.
And once the season is over, I'm gonna rewatch it all!

edit: looks like my rewatch will start sooner than expected!
Didn't know that the two last episode were yet to be filmed... well, that's a good cliffhaner, isn't it?
Can't wait for season 8!

Mom and I discovered Mom in reruns and we found the show to be so funny and a storyline full of humor and since I discovered Anna Faris from The Emoji Movie where she voiced the character Jailbreak Anna really brings out her all on Mom. It's no secret why CBS manages to keep Mom a hit sitcom because each episode will make you laugh and laugh
Bestie

I think that it has becme my #2 favorite sticoms ever, over Roseanne and Friends, two shows I loved so muched growing up.
Frasier is still first.

Mom and I discovered Mom in reruns and we found the show to be so funny and a storyline full of humor and since I discovered Anna Faris from The Emoji Movie where she voiced the character Jailbreak Anna really brings out her all on Mom. It's no secret why CBS manages to keep Mom a hit sitcom because each episode will make you laugh and laugh
Bestie

Super-agree on Anna Faris!
I've been saying this from the 1st season: Allison Janney deserves every inch of praise she's got, but Anna has been underlooked. She's been great from the beginning.

I guess I can safely say it WAS my favorite. I don't know what it will be like now.

Now meaning when they actually start showing new episodes of course .....

Despite Anna Faris was my favorite actress, portraying my favorite character, and also my crush, I'll still watch the show, or at least give it a try.
Unlesse it comes out that Anna Faris was forced to leave the show, but it doesn't seem the case.

After seeing the first episode of season 8... Im still on board, even if I'll miss Christy!

After seeing the first episode of season 8... Im still on board, even if I'll miss Christy!
I'll keep watching, too. They handled the exit well and the episode was still funny.

I guess I can safely say it WAS my favorite. I don't know what it will be like now.

Now meaning when they actually start showing new episodes of course .....

What do you think now? Still liking it?

What do you think now? Still liking it?

I sure am!

I sure am!

Yay :D

I just really love all the characters! Even Jill has proven loveable!

Despite my good intentions and an opening episode that I really liked... I must admit that I didn't feel compelled to go on with the series.
Also had some rought time with work and everything... maybe in a better mood I'll go on?

I think it's very likely Mom will end this season. CBS keeps airing a repeat in between a new episode. Dec. 3rd - new episode, repeat following week. Dec. 17th - new episode, repeat the next 4 weeks. Jan. 21st - new episode, repeat the next few weeks. With the inconsistencies of airing new episodes, viewers are rarely going to know when a new episode is airing to tune in. This will not help Mom at all keep a stable fan base with the loss of Anna. I think the show is still good so I'll be bummed if it ends this season.

I think it's very likely Mom will end this season. CBS keeps airing a repeat in between a new episode. Dec. 3rd - new episode, repeat following week. Dec. 17th - new episode, repeat the next 4 weeks. Jan. 21st - new episode, repeat the next few weeks. With the inconsistencies of airing new episodes, viewers are rarely going to know when a new episode is airing to tune in. This will not help Mom at all keep a stable fan base with the loss of Anna. I think the show is still good so I'll be bummed if it ends this season.

I also noticed the weird rerun pattern. Some of these reruns aren't even from this season, which I have never seen done on network television before.

Only six episodes have aired this season. We're more than halfway through the year.