Mom Season 8 Premiere: Anna Faris' Christy's Fate Revealed

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Faris left the show to pursue other opportunities, expressing gratitude for her time on Mom.

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In the premiere, Bonnie and Adam drive back from the airport after dropping off Christy.

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Bonnie becomes emotional about her daughter's achievement.

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Adam also gets emotional when reminded of the Father's Day card Christy got for him last year.

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Mom Season 8 Premiere: Anna Faris' Christy's Fate Revealed

Faris left the show to pursue other opportunities, expressing gratitude for her time on Mom.

In the premiere, Bonnie and Adam drive back from the airport after dropping off Christy.

Bonnie becomes emotional about her daughter's achievement.

Adam also gets emotional when reminded of the Father's Day card Christy got for him last year.

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