HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 24: (L-R) Actresses Anna Faris, Allison Janney and Mimi Kennedy, of the CBS ... [+]
CBS has announced that veteran Chuck Lorre multi-camera comedy Mom, which debuted in September 2013, will officially end after 8 seasons on May 6. The announcement comes after co-lead Anna Faris opted against continuing as Christy Plunkett, the daughter of Allison Janney’s Bonnie Plunkett, in this now final season.
Originally Mom followed Faris’ Christy, a single mother of two and recovering alcoholic, who attempts to mend the relationship with her now sober mother while dealing with her teenage daughter Violet’s (Sadie Calvano) pregnancy. Through it all, Christy and Bonnie rely on their support system from Alcoholics Anonymous, including Mimi Kennedy as the wise mother figure Marjorie.
Midway through the series run, the focus of Mom shifted to Christy and Bonnie’s weekly AA group, including cast additions Jaime Pressly as wealthy and materialistic Jill and Kirsten Johnston as kooky ex-con Tammy.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 24: (L-R) Beth Hall, Jaime Pressly, Anna Faris, Allison Janney, and Mimi ... [+]
“For the past eight years, we’ve had the great honor to bring these wonderful characters to life, sharing their struggles and triumphs with millions of viewers every week,” said executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay. “From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series. Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience on tape night inside Stage 20, or discussions at The White House regarding the opioid crisis, or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we take great pride in knowing Mom has positively impacted so many lives. We are forever grateful to our brilliant cast and guest stars, wonderful writers, and amazing crew for going on this journey with us.
“Since its premiere, Mom has touched people’s lives by sensitively tackling weighty yet relatable topics, with a perfect, deft touch,” noted Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment. “Mom redefined what a comedy can be, and we are proud to have been the network home to this wonderful series. We are deeply grateful to Chuck Lorre and his tremendously creative production team, helmed by Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay, and the amazingly talented cast, led by the phenomenal Allison Janney.”
This May, Mom is expected to end with approximately 170 half-hour episodes. There is no word if Anna Faris will be returning for the final episode.
