Series synopsis
Mom is a South Korean comedy drama television series that premiered on MBC on September 5, 2015. It ended on February 21, 2016. It was created by Eddie Gorodetsky, Gemma Baker, Chuck Lorre. It stars Kim Su-an, Cha Hwa-yeon, Lee Tae-sung and Yoon Mi-ra.
Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.
Premise
Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Su-an as Ha-Na
- Cha Hwa-yeon as Yoon Jung-Ae
- Lee Tae-sung as Kim Gang-Jae
- Yoon Mi-ra as Madam Jang
- Jang Seo-hee as Kim Yoon-Hee
- Kang Han-na as Kang Yoo-Ra
- Min Do-hee as Kong-Soon
- Hong Soo-hyun as Lee Se-Ryung
Supporting cast
- Yun Yoo-sun as Nam-Ok
- Kim Ye-ryeong as Park Hyun-Sook
- Kim Ye-jun as Kim Gang-jae (young)
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 198 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 50 | September 5, 2015 | February 21, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 22 | October 30, 2014 | April 30, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 22 | November 5, 2015 | May 19, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 22 | October 27, 2016 | May 11, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 22 | November 2, 2017 | May 10, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 22 | September 27, 2018 | May 9, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 20 | September 26, 2019 | April 16, 2020 |
| Season 8 | 18 | November 5, 2020 | May 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 5, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 6, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 12, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hepatitis and Lemon Zest Bonnie is furious when Christy's poor financial decisions threaten the family's living situation. Meanwhile, Christy agrees to help out Jill, a woman who is newly sober. |
October 30, 2014 |
| 2 |
Figgy Pudding and the Rapture Christy convinces herself that everything is fine even though her family is basically homeless. Surprisingly, Bonnie is the one who tries to bring her back to reality. |
November 6, 2014 |
| 3 |
Chicken Nuggets and a Triple Homicide In order to get the family back together, Christy and Bonnie rent a house with a colorful past. Meanwhile, Bonnie tries to broker a peace between Christy and Alvin. |
November 13, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Terrorists and Gingerbread Bonnie's estranged biological mother arrives, prompting Bonnie and Christy to clash over the notion of forgiveness. |
November 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Thigh Gap and a Rack of Lamb Christy and Bonnie try to help Jodi, a teenage addict they met at their meeting. |
November 12, 2015 |
| 3 |
Mozzarella Sticks and a Gay Piano Bar After Christy and Bonnie get Jodi, a recovering drug addict, back on her feet, they find themselves addicted to the rush of helping others and take on a new “project,” Michelle. |
November 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
High-tops And Brown Jacket In the fourth season opener, Bonnie and Adam's relationship is tested when he moves in with her and Christy for a few weeks. Also, Christy learns the hard way that it may be a mistake to try and meet men with Jill. |
October 27, 2016 |
| 2 |
Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop Christy considers giving up her dream of becoming a lawyer when Bonnie's ex-girlfriend, Jeanine, offers her a lucrative job in real estate. Also, Adam is very curious about Bonnie's past with women. |
November 3, 2016 |
| 3 |
Sparkling Water and Ba-Dinkers Bonnie fears she's become undesirable when she catches Adam smoking pot before sex, and Christy tries to smooth things over between them. |
November 10, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Twinkle Lights and Grandma Shoes Bonnie gets cold feet when considering her future with Adam; Christy risks failing a test to help a fellow alcoholic. |
November 2, 2017 |
| 2 |
Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's Bonnie is suspicious when her brother returns from rehab and befriends Adam; Christy and Bonnie have a brush with the law when they take Ray's fancy car for a joy ride. |
November 9, 2017 |
| 3 |
A Seafaring Ancestor and a Bloomin' Onion Christy discovers she and her younger classmate make a good team, both in and out of the classroom; Bonnie steps up when a newly sober Natasha fears she can't handle motherhood. |
November 16, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pre-Washed Lettuce and a Mime Christy has second thoughts about law school after a tough first day, and Bonnie is plagued by an upsetting dream. |
September 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
Go-Go Boots and a Butt Cushion When Christy decides she doesn’t need Gambler’s Anonymous anymore, Bonnie vehemently disagrees. |
October 4, 2018 |
| 3 |
Ambulance Chasers and a Babbling Brook Christy’s demanding law professor leans on her a little too hard for support, and Bonnie’s plan to trick Adam into choosing a wedding venue backfires. |
October 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Audrey Hepburn and a Jalapeño Pepper In the Season 7 premiere, Bonnie struggles to enjoy her perfect honeymoon with Adam; and Christy makes some questionable changes at the bar. |
September 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
Pop Pop and a Puma Christy and Adam clash over an incident at the bar, leaving Bonnie in a precarious situation. Also, Jill's new boyfriend, Andy, has trouble finding a way to impress her. |
October 3, 2019 |
| 3 |
Goat Yogurt and Ample Parking Christy is asked to perform questionable tasks for her demanding new boss, Veronica, and Bonnie has second thoughts about taking Adam's last name. |
October 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police When Bonnie invites the ladies to a slumber party, childhood games reveal adult problems. |
November 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error Bonnie and Adam regret spending their first wedding anniversary with Marjorie and her new beau; Jill's attempt at a good deed becomes a moral dilemma. |
November 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody Bonnie takes a trip down memory lane when she reconnects with an old flame, Rod. Also, Tammy volunteers to remodel the kitchen so it’s more accessible to Adam. |
November 19, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 5, 2015 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2016 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:45:00 |