Ep 9. Whip-Its and Emotionally Attuned Babies

As Christy navigates her way through law school, she's also navigating through the ups and downs of sober life. In Season 8, Episode 9 titled "Whip-Its and Emotionally Attuned Babies," Christy faces a new challenge as her professor assigns the class a tricky ethical debate that sends her questioning her own beliefs and recovery.

Meanwhile, Bonnie and Adam struggle with a different kind of challenge: parenthood. After adopting a baby together, they're learning the ropes of being full-time parents and all the sleepless nights and messes that come with it. But when Bonnie starts to worry that their baby is too emotional, she becomes obsessed with finding ways to fix her child's supposed mood swings.

While Christy and Bonnie's storylines may seem completely separate, the episode circles back to the common themes of growth, acceptance, and learning to let go of control. Christy must figure out her own beliefs without relying on anyone else, while Bonnie learns that she can't always fix everything and that sometimes, the best solution is just to be present and accept her baby's emotions.

As always, the dynamic between the entire cast shines in this episode. Christy's classmates add a dose of hilarity as they try to outdo each other in the ethical debate, while Adam provides a sweet and hilarious foil to Bonnie's anxiety about their baby. Even Marjorie, who has a smaller role in this episode, delivers some poignant advice to Christy that's sure to resonate with any viewer.

Overall, "Whip-Its and Emotionally Attuned Babies" is a strong addition to an already impressive season of Mom. It tackles tough topics with humor and heart, and reminds us that sometimes, even the biggest challenges can lead to the most growth.