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Mom
Sobriety, sarcasm and a mom who's also in the program. Recovery doesn't have to be joyless. ☕
Who it's for
Mom is a network sitcom built around AA: Christy and her mother Bonnie are both in recovery, and much of the show happens in meetings and among their sober friends.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Mom is a CBS sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker that aired for eight seasons from 2013 to 2021. Set in Napa, California, it follows estranged mother and daughter Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Christy Plunkett (Anna Faris), who have both struggled with addiction and try to rebuild their lives and relationship while staying sober, supported by their Alcoholics Anonymous circle.
Where to find it
Originally CBS. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Overdose deaths and addiction relapse.
Age: Not verified (Common Sense lists NR; suggested 15+)
