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Mom

2013 – 2021Show8 seasons170 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic697.4Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, awe or adrenaline.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 170 episodes · best: S8E17 "A Community Hero and a Wide Turn" 8.7

Episodes

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Story

Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.

Feels like

  • Dark Family Comedy
  • Sober Life Struggles
  • Cringe Humor
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • Raw & Unfiltered Dialogue
  • Single Parent Reality
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • Grounded Realism
  • Character-Driven Drama

Cast

24 of 417 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Widdoes, Ted Wass, Jeff Greenstein
Written by
Nick Bakay, Gemma Baker, Chuck Lorre

Everyone

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Facts

September 23, 2013 · May 13, 2021 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 2013
Last aired
May 13, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 170 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
120 countries

Tropes

Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Dogged Nice Guy, Foreshadowing +9

  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Foreshadowing
  • Off the Wagon
  • Flush the Evidence
  • Advertised Extra
  • Evolving Credits
  • Time Zone Troubles
  • Out of Focus
  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Worst Wedding Ever
  • Intoxication Ensues

12 of 120 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mom?"

Questions about Mom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mom?

NetflixThe Roku

In the United States, Mom streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Mom worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 69).

Is Mom okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Mom?

65 h

About 65 hours: 170 episodes in 8 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2021.

Will Mom make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Mom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Mom use?

Idiosyncratic Episode NamingDogged Nice GuyForeshadowingOff the WagonFlush the EvidenceAdvertised ExtraEvolving CreditsTime Zone TroublesOut of FocusRemember the New Guy?Worst Wedding EverIntoxication Ensuesand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 tropes for it, including Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Dogged Nice Guy, and Foreshadowing.