The Ending Of Mom Explained

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BY LARISSA ZAGERIS/DEC. 3, 2022 7:15 PM EST

CBS' "Mom" is a laugh-a-minute sitcom about recovery. While addiction and belly laughs may not seem to go together, "Mom" make this pairing feel utterly natural. The series uses dark humor and a light touch to tell the story of Christy (Anna Faris) and Bonnie Plunkett (Allison Janney), a mother-daughter duo living in Napa, California. The Plunkett women, who have both struggled with addiction, are joined in their misadventures by Christy's children, a misfit gang of rotating Alcoholics Anonymous ladies, and a rogues gallery of guest stars.

"Mom" was an instant hit: According to Variety, its 2013 debut captured almost 8 million viewers. The series managed to maintain these high ratings throughout the rest of its run — an especially impressive feat, considering the final season is missing one of its leading ladies. Though Christy and Bonnie are the beating heart of "Mom" for seven of its eight seasons, Christy is given a satisfying send-off to law school on the other side of the country in Season 7. Does the final season skip a beat without her? In short, no. "Mom" manages to pull this off by weaving many different story threads into the complex and vibrant tapestry that is the series finale — and we're here to unravel it for you. This is the ending of "Mom," explained.