Anna Faris stars as Christy, a waitress at a posh Napa Valley establishment who is four months clean and doing her best to be a good mom and overcome a history of questionable choices. Her sobriety is tested when Bonnie (Allison Janney), her recovering alcoholic mom, reappears chock-full of passive-aggressive insights into Christy’s many mistakes. Bonnie joins Christy’s already complicated circle of relationships: her handsome, married boss – and lover – Gabriel; the restaurant’s hot-tempered chef, Rudy; her pretty, 16-going-on-25-year-old daughter, Violet; her sweet but overly honest son, Roscoe; her irresponsible ex-husband and Roscoe’s father, Baxter; and Violet’s clueless boyfriend, Luke.
Christy tries to remain positive as she pursues her new path in life, but she faces an uphill battle, surrounded by a dubious support system – and a copious amount of dysfunction.
Christy, a newly sober single mother, is trying to get her life together, but is challenged when her estranged mother, Bonnie, comes back into the picture on the series premiere.
Christy and Bonnie set aside their differences to deal with a family crisis together.
Christy goes on her first date since she stopped drinking. Meanwhile, Bonnie teaches her grandson Roscoe to gamble.
Christy's patience is tested by everyone she knows; while Bonnie runs into an old rival.
Christy makes a new friend, Regina, who has big problems. Meanwhile, Bonnie attempts to put someone else's needs ahead of her own.
Christy is determined to take things slow in her relationship with Adam. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her rival from AA, Marjorie, disagree on what taking it slow means.
Christy squares off against Luke's conservative parents who are upset about Violet's pregnancy. Meanwhile, Bonnie is determined not to let menopause get the best of her.
Christy is nervous about going on a romantic weekend getaway with Adam. Meanwhile, Gabriel's wife, Claudia, suspects he is cheating and seeks comfort from Christy.
When Bonnie loses her job and struggles to keep her life together, Christy tries to get her back on track. Octavia Spencer returns as Christy's new friend, Regina.
Christy has trouble accepting how much easier life is with Bonnie in the house. Meanwhile Baxter sets up camp in the driveway.
When Christy and Bonnie find out that Marjorie has cancer, they attempt to make their best to support her, while they try to apply her strength and patience their own lives.
Christy gets stuck in the middle when Bonnie and Chef Rudy start dating. Two and a Half Men star JON CRYER directed the episode.
When Christy sprains her ankle, she refuses to admit she needs Bonnie's help. Meanwhile, Luke turns to Baxter for advice about being a father.
Christy and Bonnie come clean about the secrets they've been keeping from each other. Meanwhile, Violet and Luke discover they have different ideas about parenting. KEVIN POLLAK guest stars as Christy's father, Alvin.
Christy tries to start a relationship with her father, Alvin (KEVIN POLLAK), while Bonnie struggles to accept the fact that Christy wants him in her life.
Christy is tempted by her old vices when she dates an attractive, hard-partying man named David. Bonnie decides her advice is worth money and becomes a life coach.
When Christy puts her new relationship with David ahead of her friends and family, Bonnie has to pick up the slack.
Violet is nervous about becoming a mom, so Christy plans a baby shower to get her excited. Meanwhile, Bonnie scores a new life-coaching client.
Christy and Bonnie help Regina tie up loose ends on the way to drop her off at prison. Meanwhile, Alvin spends the day getting to know his grandkids.
While looking through possible couples to adopt the baby, Violet faces Luke about his refusal to put the baby in adoption. Meanwhile, Christy considers the possibility of finishing high school.
Christy is caught in the middle when tensions rise between Bonnie and Alvin. Meanwhile, a very pregnant Violet is apprehensive about going to her senior prom.
Christy and Bonnie help Violet through labor. Meanwhile, Christy is convinced that Bonnie still has feelings for Alvin.
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Allison Janney | Bonnie Plunkett |
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Anna Faris | Christy Plunkett |
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Matt Jones | Baxter |
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French Stewart | Rudy |
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Nathan Corddry | Gabriel |
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Spencer Daniels | Luke |
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Blake Garrett Rosenthal | Roscoe |
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Sadie Calvano | Violet Plunkett |
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Nathan Szczotka | Maitre D' |
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Reggie De Leon | Paul |
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Sam Silverstein | Water Boy |
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Mimi Kennedy | Marjorie Armstrong |
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Miles J.D. Vedder | Expeditor |
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Kevin Pollak | Alvin |
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Octavia Spencer | Regina |
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Justin Long | Adam |
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Melissa Tang | Suzanne |
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Lyn Alicia Henderson | Susan |
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Ryan Cartwright | Jeff |
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Noah Thorne | Dishwasher |
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Robert Curtis-Brown | Edward |
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Rizwan Manji | Dr. Bellin |
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Nick Zano | David |
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Courtney Henggeler | Claudia |
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Nick Bakay | Man's Voice |
| Layers | Single side, Single layer |
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| Index | 2296 |
| Added Date | Mar 04, 2016 09:42:35 |
| Modified Date | Jan 20, 2026 02:19:32 |