Mom (season 4)
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Country of origin | United States |
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Original network | CBS |
Original release | October 27, 2016 – present |
The fourth season of the television comedy series Mom began airing on October 27, 2016 on CBS in the United States.[1] The season is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with series creators Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker serving as executive producer.
The series was created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker. It follows Christy Plunkett (Anna Faris), a single mother who—after dealing with her battle with alcoholism and drug addiction—decides to restart her life in Napa, California's wine country working as a waitress and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. She lives with her mother Bonnie Plunkett (Allison Janney), who is also a recovering drug and alcohol addict, as well as her teenage daughter Violet (Sadie Calvano), who was born when Christy was 16 and became pregnant at the start of the series. Christy also has a younger son Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal) by her deadbeat ex-husband Baxter (Matt L. Jones). Other prominent character in the series include the co-Alcoholics Anonymous members, the wise Marjorie (Mimi Kennedy), the wealthy and sometimes misguided Jill (Jaime Pressly) and the overly emotional Wendy (Beth Hall). William Fichtner, who plays Bonnie's wheelchair boyfriend Adam Janakowski, was upgraded to series regular status for this season. The episodes are usually titled with two odd topics that are mentioned in that episode.
Cast
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Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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67 | 1 | "High-tops and Brown Jacket" | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Gemma Baker Teleplay by : Marco Pennette & Adam Chase & Susan McMartin | October 27, 2016 | MOM401 | 7.02[4] |
Adam surprises Bonnie by returning home early. Not wanting to kick the renter out of his home yet, Adam stays at Bonnie's apartment and the two start to discover each other's flaws. Meanwhile, Jill agrees to play "wingman" for Christy at a different AA meeting where there are lots of single men, but Jill then gets jealous when a guy is interested in Christy instead of her. Title meaning: The shoes Christy always wears and a hot guy at the AA meeting. | |||||||
68 | 2 | "Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop" | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Gemma Baker & Warren Bell & Sheldon Bull | November 3, 2016 | MOM402 | 6.85[5] |
Jeanine speaks at the ladies' AA meeting and later visits with Bonnie and Christy. Upon learning that Christy is stressed over juggling two jobs, four college classes and kids, Jeanine suggests she quit school and her current jobs to work at her real estate firm. Though Christy finds the offer tempting, she ultimately decides to stay in school. Meanwhile, Adam is fascinated to learn that Bonnie had a brief lesbian relationship with Jeanine, and he has many questions. Title meaning: Adam's comment about showering with other guys and the former occupation of one of Jeanine's employees. | |||||||
69 | 3 | "Sparkling Water and Ba-dinkers" | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eddie Gorodetsky & Nick Bakay Teleplay by : Alissa Neubauer & Anne Flett-Giordano & Britté Anchor | November 10, 2016 | MOM403 | 7.10[6] |
When Adam wants to get high before having sex with Bonnie, Bonnie thinks it means she has become undesirable. It turns out that something entirely different is at work. | |||||||
70 | 4 | "Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare" | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre Teleplay by : Sheldon Bull & Adam Chase & Warren Bell | November 17, 2016 | MOM404 | 7.64[7] |
Christy is furious when Baxter and Candace take Roscoe home with news that they caught him smoking marijuana. Christy is sure Roscoe got the weed from Baxter's stash, but Baxter insists he's given it up. Also, Christy has a video chat with Violet who claims to be very happy with her job in Lake Tahoe, but Christy sees through it. Title meaning: A boxed set of books Baxter bought for Candace's family member and Christy's nickname for Candace. | |||||||
71 | 5 | "Blow and a Free McMuffin" | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Susan McMartin & Anne Flett-Giordano Teleplay by : Nick Bakay & Warren Bell | November 24, 2016 | MOM406 | 5.82[8] |
After rescuing a sick Violet stricken with mono, Christy and Bonnie try to get to the bottom of the story of what truly happened. However, Violet surprises everyone by getting back together with Luke. Title meaning: The reasons for which Christy has used men in the past. | |||||||
72 | 6 | "Xanax and a Baby Duck" | Jon Cryer | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Warren Bell & Sheldon Bull Teleplay by : Eddie Gorodetsky & Gemma Baker | December 1, 2016 | MOM411 | TBD |
Still reeling from Roscoe using pot and drinking, Christy never lets her son out of her sight, even taking him to a meeting and later getting mad at Adam for drinking beer in front of Roscoe. Title meaning: A drug Baxter says he now needs and Wendy's story about being over-protective. | |||||||
73 | 7 | "Cornbread and a Cashmere Onesie"[9] | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Gemma Baker Teleplay by : Eddie Gorodetsky & Marco Pennete & Susan McMartin | December 8, 2016 | MOM405 | TBD |
74 | 8 | "Freckled Bananas and a Little Schwinn"[9] | James Widdoes | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Susan McMartin & Anne Flett-Giordano Teleplay by : Nick Bakay & Alissa Neubauer & Britte Anchor | December 15, 2016 | TBA | TBD |
Ratings
No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share (18–49) | Viewers (millions) |
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1 | "High-Tops and Brown Jacket" | October 27, 2016 | 1.5/5 | 7.02[4] |
2 | "Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop" | November 3, 2016 | 1.3/5 | 6.85[5] |
3 | "Sparkling Water and Ba-Dinkers" | November 10, 2016 | 1.5/5 | 7.10[6] |
4 | "Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare" | November 17, 2016 | 1.4/5 | 7.64[7] |
5 | "Blow and a Free McMuffin" | November 24, 2016 | 1.2/4 | 5.82[8] |
6 | "Xanax and a Baby Duck" | December 1, 2016 | TBD | TBD |
7 | "Cornbread and a Cashmere Onesie" | December 8, 2016 | TBD | TBD |
8 | "Freckled Bananas and a Little Schwinn" | December 15, 2016 | TBD | TBD |
References
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2016). "CBS Sets Fall 2016 Premiere Dates, Slates JonBenet Ramsey Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ↑ Nemetz, Dave (October 11, 2016). "Bradley Whitford to Reunite With West Wing Co-Star Allison Janney on Mom". TV Line. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ Swift, Andy (October 21, 2016). "Chris Pratt to Romance Wife Anna Faris on CBS' Mom". TV Line. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
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