Mom Season 3 Overview
Mom season 3 is an American sitcom that aired on CBS and follows the lives of two women navigating recovery, family, and personal growth in Napa Valley, California. The series is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, and Gemma Baker serving as executive producers. The season premiered on November 5, 2015, and concluded on May 19, 2016, comprising 23 episodes. For broader context on television production and industry trends, see this Forbes overview of media industry shifts.
The show stars Anna Faris as Christy Plunkett and Allison Janney as Bonnie Plunkett, with supporting roles played by Sadie Calvano, Miles Heizer, and William Fichtner. Mom season 3 continues themes of addiction recovery, parenting, and financial instability, while introducing new storylines around Christy's work at the restaurant and Bonnie's attempts at stable employment. The series is part of CBS's comedy lineup and is distributed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution for syndication and streaming platforms.
Key Episodes and Ratings
Notable episodes in Mom season 3 include the series' 100th episode, titled "Quaaludes and Crackerjack," which aired on February 4, 2016, and addressed the characters' ongoing struggles with sobriety and family dynamics. Another highlighted episode is "A Pirate, Three Frogs, and a Prince," which aired on April 14, 2016, and focused on Bonnie's relationship with her son Adam and Christy's efforts to maintain her restaurant job. Nielsen ratings data for the season shows episodes averaging approximately 8.1 million viewers, with the season premiere drawing around 8.4 million viewers.
Critical reception for Mom season 3 includes recognition at the Primetime Emmy Awards, where Allison Janney won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for her portrayal of Bonnie Plunkett. The season holds a 7.8 rating on IMDb based on user votes, and it received generally positive reviews for its blend of humor and serious treatment of addiction and mental health topics. The show's realistic dialogue and ensemble cast contributed to its sustained viewership during the 2015-2016 broadcast season.
Where to Stream Mom Season 3
Mom season 3 is available for streaming on Paramount+, which is the primary streaming home for CBS library content in the United States. The full season can also be purchased or rented on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play, with individual episodes typically priced between $1.99 and $2.99. Subscription-based services like Hulu and Netflix have carried the series in various regions, though availability may vary by country and licensing agreements.
For viewers interested in the complete series library, CBS Media Ventures handles the distribution of Mom, and the show's episodes are frequently included in bundled streaming packages offered by cable providers. The series has also been made available on free ad-supported streaming services, allowing new audiences to access the show without a subscription. Additional information about the series, including episode guides and cast details, can be found on the official CBS website and the Warner Bros. Television press page.