Mom Overview and Broadcast Details
Mom is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 23, 2013, to May 13, 2021. The series was produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television. It follows Christy Plunkett, a single mother in Napa, California, navigating recovery and family life. The show ran for eight seasons and 170 episodes, with its finale airing on CBS. For production details, see the official CBS press materials at https://www.cbs.com.
The series was created by Chuck Lorre and Eddie Gorodetsky. It aired in the Thursday 9:30 PM ET timeslot on CBS in the United States. The show was also distributed internationally by Warner Bros. Television Distribution. In the U.S., episodes were available on Paramount+ following their broadcast windows. The series finale was the most-watched episode of the season on CBS for its time slot.
Main Cast and Character Roles
Anna Faris portrayed Christy Plunkett, the lead character and a single mother working as a restaurant manager. Allison Janney played Bonnie Plunkett, Christy's mother, a role that earned her multiple Emmy Awards. The core ensemble also included Sadie Calvano as Violet Plunkett, Matt Jones as Baxter, and Mimi Kennedy as Marjorie Armstrong-Plunkett. The cast remained largely consistent through the majority of the series run.
Supporting roles were filled by actors such as William Fichtner as Adam Janikowski, Blake Garrett Rosenthal as Roscoe Plunkett, and Courtney Henggeler as Claudia. Guest stars included notable actors appearing in single or multi-episode arcs across the eight seasons. The show's casting was managed by the show's producers in coordination with CBS and Warner Bros. Television casting departments.
Production Companies, Awards, and Legacy
Mom was produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The series received critical recognition, with Allison Janney winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014 and 2015. The show also earned multiple People's Choice Award nominations and Critics' Choice Television Award nominations over its run.
The series finale aired on May 13, 2021, concluding its eight-season run on CBS. Reruns continue to air in syndication on networks such as Logo TV and Pluto TV. The show's theme song, "Come On Come On" by Pat Badger, remained consistent throughout the series. For further information on the show's production history, see the Television Academy's Emmy database at https://www.emmys.com.