Some Good News About How ‘Mom’ Will Write Out Christy

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The shocking news dropped in September: Anna Faris won’t return for Mom Season 8.

The reconciliation of Christy — frantic single mom, waitress and, more recently, law student — with fellow recovering addict and self-centered mother Bonnie (Allison Janney) has been hilarious and touching. The premiere will address her departure and, says executive producer Gemma Baker, “Fans will be very happy for Christy.”

The married Bonnie may need time to adjust to her daughter’s absence, but she’ll soon have a distraction when a past love reemerges. “Even more unexpected will be how Bonnie handles their reunion,” says executive producer Nick Bakay. 

The comedy’s quirky ensemble of 12-steppers keep busy. Ex-radical Marjorie (Mimi Kennedy) faces a health scare that has her saying “carpe diem.” Wealthy Jill (Jaime Pressly) learns more about herself via her relationship with cop Andy (Will Sasso). Handywoman Tammy (Kristen Johnston) makes a tough choice when her incarcerated dad reaches out. Nurse Wendy (Beth Hall) deals with workplace challenges.

And, Baker teases, someone “gets in a relationship with a man the others can’t stand.”

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Mom, Season 8 Premiere, Thursday, November 5, 9/8c, CBS

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    wolverine1070

    It'll be worth watching.

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    BlueLocomotive

    I think the show will be great....Christy was never one of my favorite characters anyway and I think everyone else will carry the show beautifully! The ladies are all very entertaining. ......love them and their crazy, funny, neurotic lives and how they all pull together when one is in need. Looking forward to the new season!

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    CyanMagnet

    I liked Christy, she was a huge part of the show.. get her back on the show..

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    OliveProcessor

    I'm glad she is gone. Throughout all of Season 7 she just complained and she looks really unhealthy and anorexic thin. I hope they grow the bond between Tammy and Bonnie and how about Christy's kids...will we ever see them again. I was always shocked they wrote them out all together and it didn't bode well for Christy's recovery journey.

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