Mom: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Mom Season 4.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Twinkle Lights and Grandma Shoes
Nov 2, 2017 · 23 min
Bonnie gets cold feet when considering her future with Adam; Christy risks failing a test to help a fellow alcoholic.
Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's
Nov 9, 2017 · 23 min
Bonnie is suspicious when her brother returns from rehab and befriends Adam; Christy and Bonnie have a brush with the law when they take Ray's fancy car for a joy ride.
A Seafaring Ancestor and a Bloomin' Onion
Nov 16, 2017 · 23 min
Christy discovers she and her younger classmate make a good team, both in and out of the classroom; Bonnie steps up when a newly sober Natasha fears she can't handle motherhood.
Fancy Crackers and Giant Women
Nov 23, 2017 · 23 min
Bonnie suffers withdrawal after giving up cable TV to help Christy; the women rally around Jill after she has a breakdown in her favorite department store.
Poodle Fuzz and a Twinge of Jealousy
Nov 30, 2017 · 23 min
An injury temporarily puts Bonnie in a wheelchair; Christy takes over as building manager and makes a surprising discovery.
Smooth Jazz and a Weird Floaty Eye
Dec 7, 2017 · 23 min
Bonnie insists on meeting Adam's estranged brother, Patrick; things get weird when Patrick takes a romantic interest in Christy.
Too Many Hippies and Huevos Rancheros
Dec 14, 2017 · 23 min
Christy and Bonnie rally around Marjorie when her husband has a stroke
An Epi-pen and a Security Cat
Dec 21, 2017 · 23 min
After their home is robbed at Christmastime, Christy and Bonnie’s hunt for the thief leads them to an unlikely door.
Teenage Vampires and a White Russian
Jan 4, 2018 · 23 min
Bonnie is upset when her brother, Ray is arrested and calls Adam instead of her to bail him out. Also, Christy gets fired from her job at the restaurant.
A Bear and a Bladder Infection
Jan 11, 2018 · 23 min
When Christy's long-distance relationship begins to fizzle, she seeks the company of a former fling. Also, Bonnie tries to give up coffee.
Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People
Jan 18, 2018 · 23 min
After Bonnie and Adam attend a traditional wedding, they discover they're not on the same page about their own wedding. Also, Christy and Patrick have trouble setting the mood for
Push-Down Coffee and a Working Turn Signal
Feb 1, 2018 · 23 min
When Christy's car dies, Bonnie refuses to let Adam loan her money for a new one.
Pudding and a Screen Door
Mar 1, 2018 · 23 min
Jill returns from her wellness retreat a changed woman, but Bonnie is offended when she refuses to pay for lunch. Also, Christy's plans for the future are thrown off track followin
Charlotte Brontë and a Backhoe
Mar 8, 2018 · 23 min
Bonnie locks horns with Jill's "inner strength" coach, Miranda. Also, Christy struggles to bounce back after being rejected from law school.
Esta Loca and a Little Klingon
Mar 29, 2018 · 23 min
Christy and Bonnie help Jill get sober again, and Christy's boyfriend, Patrick, is less than understanding when it ruins his birthday weekend.
Eight Cats and the Hat Show
Apr 5, 2018 · 23 min
Christy is blindsided by a surprising offer from her boyfriend, Patrick. Also, Bonnie struggles to be the stable one in her relationship after Adam experiences a devastating loss.
Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head
Apr 12, 2018 · 23 min
When the ladies bring a meeting to a women’s prison, Bonnie is attacked by an old acquaintance, Tammy, and Christy helps Bonnie make amends.
Spaghetti Sauce and a Dumpster Fire
Apr 19, 2018 · 23 min
Christy considers getting a new sponsor, Nora, after witnessing Marjorie have a major meltdown in a grocery store, and Bonnie tries her hand at being a supportive friend.
A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress
Apr 26, 2018 · 23 min
Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita.
Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots
May 3, 2018 · 23 min
Christy's sponsor challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs, and Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.
Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle
May 10, 2018 · 23 min
Christy and Bonnie's relaxing trip to a spa takes a turn when Bonnie lands in jail.
Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head
May 10, 2018 · 23 min
When Christy falls back into old habits, Bonnie worries about her well-being.