Mom: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Mom Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Terrorists and Gingerbread
Nov 5, 2015
Bonnie's estranged biological mother arrives, prompting Bonnie and Christy to clash over the notion of forgiveness.
Thigh Gap and a Rack of Lamb
Nov 12, 2015
Christy and Bonnie try to help Jodi, a teenage addict they met at their meeting.
Mozzarella Sticks and a Gay Piano Bar
Nov 19, 2015
After Christy and Bonnie get Jodi, a recovering drug addict, back on her feet, they find themselves addicted to the rush of helping others and take on a new “project,” Michelle.
Sawdust and Brisket
Nov 26, 2015
Christy is thrilled when Violet tells her she wants to spend more time together and improve their relationship. Also, Bonnie tries to make amends with her nemesis in the building,
A Pirate, Three Frogs and a Prince
Dec 10, 2015
Christy feels threatened by Baxter's girlfriend in the wake of Roscoe's parent-teacher conference. Bonnie flirts with an unlikely target.
Horny-Goggles and a Catered Intervention
Dec 17, 2015
Regina doesn't think she's an alcoholic and Wendy encourages the ladies to attand a sober holiday dance.
Kreplach and a Tiny Tush
Jan 7, 2016
Christy hosts a dinner attended by Violet's future mother-in-law, who is hard to please. Steve wants to take his relationship with Bonnie to the next level.
Snickerdoodle and a Nip Slip
Jan 14, 2016
When Christy catches the eye of Candace's wealthy, charming father Fred, Candace and Baxter are outraged while Bonnie pushes Christy to give him a chance.
My Little Pony and a Demerol Drip
Jan 21, 2016
Christy's burgeoning relationship with Fred gets more and more difficult for Candace to handle. However, Bonnie enjoys the perks of Chrsty dating a wealthy man.
Quaaludes and Crackerjack
Feb 4, 2016
In order to avoid her ex-boyfriend, Bonnie drags Christy to a new AA meeting, only to run into her ex-girlfriend, Jeanine, from 30 years ago.
Cinderella and a Drunk MacGyver
Feb 11, 2016
Christy tries to help Julian (Joe Manganiello), a handsome, newly sober AA member, but her attraction to him complicates things. Meanwhile, Bonnie jumps at the chance to attend a
Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride
Feb 18, 2016
After Marjorie reveals her plans to get married, Christy and Bonnie want to make sure she has a really special day.
Sticky Hands and a Walk on the Wild Side
Feb 25, 2016
Christy, Jill and Wendy find themselves in a sticky situation when they agree to help Bonnie smuggle an illegal substance across the Canadian border.
Death, Death, Death and a Bucket of Chicken
Mar 3, 2016
Christy tries to be supportive when a health scare throws Bonnie into a tailspin.
Nazi Zombies and a Two-Hundred Pound Baby
Mar 10, 2016
Bonnie tries to get Christy to admit that she still has feelings for her ex-husband, Baxter.
Cornflakes and the Hair of Three Men
Apr 7, 2016
When the restaurant closes for renovations, Christy takes a job as Jill's personal assistant. Also, Bonnie answers a wrong number and falls for the guy on the other end of the line
Caperberries and a Glass Eye
Apr 14, 2016
Christy encourages Bonnie to go out with a great new guy, Adam, only to find out he's not as great as she thought.
Beast Mode and Old People Kissing
Apr 21, 2016
When Jodi's boyfriend, Travis (Jesse Luken), who was with her when she overdosed, shows up at an A.A. meeting, Christy struggles to show him the compassion he needs. Also, Bonnie's
A Catheter and a Dipsy-Doodle
Apr 28, 2016
Despite being extremely ill, Christy insists on taking her final exams. Also, Bonnie is furious when she suspects her boyfriend, Adam, is cheating on her.
Pure Evil and a Free Piece of Cheesecake
May 5, 2016
When Christy learns she made the Dean's List at school, she is disappointed by Bonnie's lackluster response.
Mahjong Sally and the Ecstasy
May 12, 2016
Christy and Bonnie don’t know who to believe when they hear conflicting stories about Violet and Gregory’s break-up,
Atticus Finch and the Downtrodden
May 19, 2016
Christy's dream of becoming a lawyer is in jeopardy when she is hit with the reality of how much her education will cost. Also, Bonnie becomes the disciplinarion with Violet back a