Ep 7. Pork Butt and a Mall Walker

In the Mom season 7 episode 7 titled "Pork Butt and a Mall Walker," Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Adam (William Fichtner) have an argument about their relationship and Bonnie turns to Tammy (Kristen Johnston) for support. Tammy suggests that Bonnie join her in her daily routine of mall walking, but Bonnie soon realizes that she's not as physically fit as she thought and struggles to keep up with Tammy's fast pace. Meanwhile, Christy (Anna Faris) and Jill (Jaime Pressly) spar over a gambling debt and struggle to come to an agreement on how to resolve the issue.

The episode opens with Bonnie and Adam bickering about their relationship, with Adam telling Bonnie that he wants them to be exclusive but Bonnie is hesitant to commit. Bonnie turns to her friend Tammy for advice, and Tammy suggests that Bonnie join her in her daily mall walking routine to clear her head. Bonnie agrees, but quickly finds herself struggling to keep up with Tammy's fast pace. Tammy urges Bonnie to keep going, but Bonnie eventually calls it quits and heads home, feeling defeated.

Meanwhile, Christy and Jill are at odds over a gambling debt, with Christy feeling guilty for encouraging Jill to gamble in the first place. Jill owes $1000 and Christy offers to loan her the money, but Jill insists on paying her back with interest. When Jill tries to pay back the loan with her winnings from gambling, Christy becomes worried about her addiction and takes her to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting. Jill initially resists the idea, but eventually decides to attend the meeting.

Throughout the episode, Bonnie and Tammy continue to bond over mall walking and talk about their past experiences with addiction. Tammy tells Bonnie about a time when she was homeless and addicted to drugs, and how she turned her life around after getting sober. Bonnie admits that she's still struggling with her own sobriety and worries that she's not doing enough to stay on track. Tammy tells Bonnie that the important thing is that she's trying, and encourages her to keep going.

As the episode comes to a close, Christy and Jill reconcile and agree to split the debt evenly. Bonnie apologizes to Tammy for not being able to keep up with her during the mall walk, but Tammy reassures her that she's still proud of her for trying. Adam shows up at the apartment and apologizes to Bonnie for pressuring her into exclusivity, and the two agree to take things slow and see where their relationship goes.

Overall, "Pork Butt and a Mall Walker" is a heartfelt and emotional episode that tackles issues of addiction, friendship, and relationships. The performances from the cast are top-notch, and the writing is both funny and poignant. Fans of the show are sure to enjoy this episode and its many twists and turns.