First Look: Christy Welcomes Violet's Future Mother-In-Law

Jodi, Bonnie, and Christy have some coffee at an AA meeting.

Jodi, Bonnie, and Christy have some coffee at an AA meeting.

Christy hosts a family dinner for Violet’s hard-to-please future mother-in-law, Phyllis, played by Linda Lavin. Plus, Bonnie balks when Steve wants to take their relationship to the next level on the next episode of Mom entitled "Kreplach And A Tiny Tush."
The ladies sit and discuss Bonnie's love life.

The ladies sit and discuss Bonnie's love life.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
Christy learns a thing from Mimi during their lunch date.

Christy learns a thing from Mimi during their lunch date.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
Gregory introduces his mother, Phyllis (Linda Lavin), to the Plunkett ladies.

Gregory introduces his mother, Phyllis (Linda Lavin), to the Plunkett ladies.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
Bonnie shakes hands with Violet's future mother-in-law.

Bonnie shakes hands with Violet's future mother-in-law.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
Christy cooks a traditional Jewish dinner for Gregory's mother, Phyllis.

Christy cooks a traditional Jewish dinner for Gregory's mother, Phyllis.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
Bonnie hesitates when Steve suggests taking their relationship to the next level.

Bonnie hesitates when Steve suggests taking their relationship to the next level.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
Phyllis keeps things interesting at the table with three generations of Plunkett women.

Phyllis keeps things interesting at the table with three generations of Plunkett women.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 
The ladies have some laughs before their AA meeting.

The ladies have some laughs before their AA meeting.

"Kreplach And A Tiny Tush" (Episode 7, Season 3 of Mom) 

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