Mom

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2013
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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Critic Reviews

  1. HollywoodChicago.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Sep 26, 2013
    60
    The verbal volleying between Christy and Bonnie is easily the reason to watch Mom at least at the beginning. The supporting cast is uninteresting and cliched but when Janney & Faris get going? It reminds one of how good they can be with the right material.
  2. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: Andrea Reiher
    Sep 23, 2013
    60
    It's trying too hard to be a "sitcom" that looks and feels straight out of 1992. The bones are there, but the execution is lacking.
  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 20, 2013
    60
    Mom is a bit all over the place in its pilot.... The show is at its best when the focus is on Christy and her relationship with her own mother, Bonnie.
  5. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Sep 23, 2013
    58
    The pilot feels like 17 shows all crammed together into one.
  6. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Sep 15, 2013
    58
    Janney and Faris seem to have fun, even when the material in the pilot episode is a tad too seedy and even off-puttingly icy. If Mom could dial it down a notch, it would find a better balance between bawdy and snide.
  7. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Sep 23, 2013
    50
    Mom is hard-edged, snark-dependent and brittle.
  8. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Sep 23, 2013
    40
    Faris does her best with a role that still feels unfinished, and too much of the rest of the cast consists of caricatures.

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Best TV Season of 2013
48
#48 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
12
#12 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 131 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 131
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 131
  3. Negative: 20 out of 131
  1. Majie
    Oct 4, 2013
    3
    Can we pass an international law that states Chuck Lorre may never ever produce another show.

    Havent laughed once in 2 episodes this show    Can we pass an international law that states Chuck Lorre may never ever produce another show.

    Havent laughed once in 2 episodes this show is stale and expired.    … Full Review »
  2. NotchFilter
    Aug 8, 2014
    5
    OK. This is the first time I am altering a previous review here on MC.

    Because of Chuck Lorre and the actors involved in this show, I    OK. This is the first time I am altering a previous review here on MC.

    Because of Chuck Lorre and the actors involved in this show, I continued to record and watch it.

    It got better. Much better.

    I still think the actors are getting their legs, and the show is hitting important issues. I like that.

    So Mom is back on my TiVo's ToDo list. And the important second-season is on the horizon. I'll be watching.....    … Full Review »
  3. MissDrae
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    I love this show. Anna faris and Allison Janey make me laugh out loud. They are such a hilarious combo. Anyway I always watch this show. SoI love this show. Anna faris and Allison Janey make me laugh out loud. They are such a hilarious combo. Anyway I always watch this show. So yeah you should watch it too.… Full Review »
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