Ep 8. Free Therapy and a Dead Lady's Yard Sale

In Mom season 2 episode 8, titled "Free Therapy and a Dead Lady's Yard Sale", Christy is struggling to afford her therapy sessions, so Bonnie suggests that they attend a free therapy session offered at the community center. While there, Christy meets Jill, a fellow attendee who turns out to be a wealthy divorcee with a love for shopping. Christy and Jill quickly become friends, and Jill invites Christy to her deceased mother's yard sale where she plans to sell off her mother's belongings.

At the yard sale, Christy and Jill encounter a group of snobby women who criticize the items for sale and question Jill's decision to sell her mother's things. Despite the negativity, Jill decides to go through with the sale and invites Christy to help her. However, things take a turn for the worse when one of the women who criticized the sale suddenly drops dead.

Meanwhile, Bonnie receives a surprise visit from Alvin, her estranged father who she has not seen in 35 years. Although initially hesitant to see him, Bonnie eventually agrees to meet with him and the two begin to reconcile their relationship.

Throughout the episode, the themes of forgiveness and moving forward are explored, as Christy grapples with her feelings towards her absent father and Bonnie navigates her feelings towards Alvin and the emotional baggage from their past.

Overall, "Free Therapy and a Dead Lady's Yard Sale" is a poignant episode that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the power of forgiveness. The addition of the yard sale storyline adds a comedic element to the episode, making it a well-balanced and enjoyable watch.