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TJ · 09-22-2013, 08:11 PM

Mom - Mondays at 9:30PM ET/PT on CBS
Premieres Monday, September 23, 2013 at 9:30PM ET/PT

Mom is a comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre starring Anna Faris as a newly sober single mom raising two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls, and multiple Emmy Award winner Allison Janney as her critical, estranged mother. Christy is a waitress at a posh Napa Valley establishment who is four months clean and doing her best to be a good mom and overcome a history of questionable choices. Her sobriety is tested when her recovering alcoholic mom Bonnie reappears, chock-full of passive-aggressive insights into Christy’s many mistakes. Bonnie joins Christy’s already complicated circle of relationships: her handsome, married boss – and lover – Gabriel; the restaurant’s hot-tempered chef, Rudy; her pretty, 16-going-on-25-year-old daughter, Violet; her sweet but overly honest son, Roscoe; her irresponsible ex and Roscoe’s father, Baxter; and Violet’s clueless boyfriend, Luke. Christy tries to remain positive as she pursues her new path in life, but she faces an uphill battle, surrounded by a dubious support system – and a copious amount of dysfunction.

Read our review of the pilot here:
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2013/0...premieres.html

Mr. Television · 09-22-2013, 10:09 PM

I'm really looking forward to this show.

TMC · 09-24-2013, 03:47 PM

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/enter...tresses/69745/

Faris seems to be part of a trend this season of actresses being above the material. This also applies to Sarah Michelle Geller, Rebel Wilson and Megan Hilty. PLUS: Allison Janney elevates "Mom," and it turns out "Mom" has brains.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#0xho9IoVe3pfLzK9.99

Mr. Television · 09-25-2013, 06:37 PM

I finally watched this show and loved it.

tlc38tlc38 · 09-25-2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

I finally watched this show and loved it.

I loved it too! It's my favorite new show of the season so far. And, it's a great show to follow 2 Broke Girls.

09-22-2013, 08:11 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,677	CBS Fall Pilot Review: Mom - Premieres September 23 Mom - Mondays at 9:30PM ET/PT on CBS Premieres Monday, September 23, 2013 at 9:30PM ET/PT Mom is a comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre starring Anna Faris as a newly sober single mom raising two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls, and multiple Emmy Award winner Allison Janney as her critical, estranged mother. Christy is a waitress at a posh Napa Valley establishment who is four months clean and doing her best to be a good mom and overcome a history of questionable choices. Her sobriety is tested when her recovering alcoholic mom Bonnie reappears, chock-full of passive-aggressive insights into Christy’s many mistakes. Bonnie joins Christy’s already complicated circle of relationships: her handsome, married boss – and lover – Gabriel; the restaurant’s hot-tempered chef, Rudy; her pretty, 16-going-on-25-year-old daughter, Violet; her sweet but overly honest son, Roscoe; her irresponsible ex and Roscoe’s father, Baxter; and Violet’s clueless boyfriend, Luke. Christy tries to remain positive as she pursues her new path in life, but she faces an uphill battle, surrounded by a dubious support system – and a copious amount of dysfunction. Read our review of the pilot here: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2013/0...premieres.html

09-22-2013, 10:09 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	I'm really looking forward to this show.
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09-24-2013, 03:47 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,021	Does "Mom" waste Anna Faris? http://www.theatlanticwire.com/enter...tresses/69745/ Faris seems to be part of a trend this season of actresses being above the material. This also applies to Sarah Michelle Geller, Rebel Wilson and Megan Hilty. PLUS: Allison Janney elevates "Mom," and it turns out "Mom" has brains. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#0xho9IoVe3pfLzK9.99

09-25-2013, 06:37 PM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	I finally watched this show and loved it.