---
title: "Mom"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mom-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 49011
imdb_id: "tt2660806"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 170
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 640
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Mom (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mom-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Mom is a sitcom that aired on CBS. It was created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, and Gemma Baker. The show is set in Napa, California, and follows a dysfunctional mother/daughter duo. A newly sober single mom tries to pull her life together in Napa Valley while dealing with her wayward mother. The series explores themes of family love and dysfunction. The show features a cast including Allison Janney and Anna Faris. Mom aired for eight seasons, from September 23, 2013, to May 13, 2021. The series is available to watch on platforms such as Netflix. The show's storyline involves a mother and daughter who have been estranged for years and struggled with addiction, as they attempt to rebuild their relationship.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly sober single mother navigates family life while managing her relationship with her estranged mother."

### Why Watch
- explores complex family dynamics
- features a focus on recovery

### Caveats & Content Note
- themes of addiction may be heavy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with themes of addiction and family dysfunction in an irreverent manner.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sitcom, irreverent, dysfunctional, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 110
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 95 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Eddie Gorodetsky, Gemma Baker, Chuck Lorre
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Allison Janney** as *Bonnie Plunkett*
- **Mimi Kennedy** as *Marjorie Armstrong-Perugian*
- **Anna Faris** as *Christy Plunkett*
- **Jaime Pressly** as *Jill Kendall*
- **Beth Hall** as *Wendy Harris*
- **William Fichtner** as *Adam Janikowski*
- **Matt Jones** as *Baxter*
- **Sadie Calvano** as *Violet Plunkett*
- **Blake Garrett Rosenthal** as *Roscoe Plunkett*
- **Kristen Johnston** as *Tammy Diffendor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
It follows a newly sober single mother living in Napa Valley who tries to raise her children while dealing with her mother.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The series centers on the dysfunctional mother and daughter duo Bonnie and Christy Plunkett.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series aired on CBS from September 23, 2013, to May 13, 2021.

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, and Gemma Baker.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The show is set in Napa, California.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mom (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mom_(TV_series))
- [Mom (TV Series 2013–2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2660806)
- [Some things never change ❤️ - Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZvkNRyyRV-/)
- [Watch Mom | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70280923)
- [Mom - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Momtvseries)
- [Nutritious, Home-Delivered Meals | Mom's Meals](https://www.momsmeals.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*