These ‘Real American’ Sitcoms Are More Socially Relevant Than Roseanne

Mom Shows Adults Dealing With Failure

Mom is about Christy Plunkett, a recovering alcoholic, starting her life over in Napa and moving in with her mother Bonnie, a recovering drug addict. The show uses comedy to talk about dark issues including teen pregnancy, domestic violence, and homelessness.

For her unrivaled performance as Bonnie, Allison Janney has been nominated for four Emmy Awards. She won twice; in 2014 and 2015. Critics aren’t alone in loving the show. The first four seasons averaged ten million viewers. The new Roseanne has lost 13 million weekly viewers since premiering.