If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Mom is available in Australia on HBO Max, and in the US on Netflix right now. 8 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 640 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Allison Janney sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on HBO Max whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Mom earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Mom from the crowd. 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. The chemistry Allison Janney and Jaime Pressly bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The series ran for 8 seasons (2013–2021), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps Mom from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Mom is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. Viewers who responded to The Bernie Mac Show will find a lot to like here too. The 8-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Allison Janney sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Mom wrapped up in 2021, created by Eddie Gorodetsky, Gemma Baker and Chuck Lorre — and 8 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.