Mom Season 2 Episode 13 Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz

Christy and Bonnie are both still trying to navigate the dating scene in "Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz," but with varying degrees of success. Christy's new beau, Adam, is still on the scene, but Bonnie's latest prospect, Dave, has gone cold. Both women are dealing with the usual dating anxieties, compounded by their respective complicated histories with men.

To take their minds off their romantic struggles, Christy and Bonnie decide to throw a dinner party for their sober friends. In true Mom fashion, things go awry pretty quickly. First, they discover that none of their friends are jazz fans, despite their plan to have a live band perform during the meal. To make things worse, Christy's attempt to serve a fancy meal of cheeseburger salad goes terribly wrong. Clearly, this is not going to be the sophisticated evening they had envisioned.

As they scramble to adapt to their guests' preferences and the realities of their culinary skills, Christy and Bonnie's own issues with men start to bubble up. Bonnie is still smarting from being rejected by Dave, while Christy is worried that her attraction to Adam is making her too vulnerable. When Bonnie tries to help Christy deal with her feelings, though, it becomes clear that she's projecting her own issues onto her daughter.

Christy decides to confront Adam about her fears, leading to an intense conversation about their respective baggage. Meanwhile, Bonnie takes her search for love online, which leads to some unexpected consequences. With the party in full swing and the jazz band playing on (even though no one's really listening), both women are forced to confront their own neuroses, as well as the challenges and rewards of sobriety and motherhood.

Overall, "Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz" is a classic Mom episode, filled with humor, heart, and some unexpected twists and turns. While it tackles some serious issues, including addiction and mental illness, it still manages to be lighthearted and fun. Fans of the show will appreciate the continued growth of the characters, as well as the hilarious ensemble cast. Even if you're not a jazz fan (or a fan of cheeseburger salad), you're sure to enjoy this episode of Mom.