Ep 5. Flying Monkeys and a Tank of Nitrous

Bonnie (Allison Janney) makes a bold move when she discovers that Adam's (William Fichtner) bar is in serious financial trouble. She approaches an old friend, Ray (Leonard Roberts), who is a wealthy businessman and asks him to invest in the bar. Ray agrees but has a condition; he wants to be included in the daily operations of the bar and work alongside Adam and Bonnie.

Meanwhile, Christy (Anna Faris) is struggling with her job at the law firm and is starting to feel unfulfilled. After a bad day at work, she impulsively decides to quit her job and go back to school to pursue her dream of becoming a therapist.

As Christy begins her journey back to school, she is met with several obstacles, including the cost of tuition and a lack of support from her mother, Bonnie. As Christy tries to balance school and work, she also struggles with her sobriety and begins to question whether she is making the right decision.

The episode takes a hilarious turn when Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal) comes home from school and shares that he has been assigned to write a report on the Wizard of Oz. He asks his mother for help and together they go on a wild and hilarious journey as they try to recreate the famous flying monkeys scene from the movie.

In the midst of all the chaos, Bonnie and Adam run into some trouble at the bar when they accidentally invite a group of rowdy customers who turn out to be nitrous dealers. The situation spirals out of control when the nitrous tank is accidentally knocked over, causing the entire bar to be filled with laughing gas. Bonnie and Adam must quickly come up with a plan to get the customers out of the bar before things get even more out of hand.

The episode ends with Christy feeling more confident about her decision to go back to school, and Bonnie and Adam celebrating their successful night at the bar. Roscoe turns in his report on the Wizard of Oz, and Christy and Bonnie have a heartwarming moment as they reflect on their journey together.

Overall, this episode of Mom is filled with hilarious moments and heartwarming scenes that will leave viewers laughing and feeling inspired. The show continues to tackle important issues such as sobriety and the struggles of going back to school, while also delivering a lighthearted and entertaining storyline.