Call Your Mother
She just wants a little face time.
Created by Kari Lizer
On ABC
A warm, family-centered sitcom about an empty-nester mother reconnecting with her adult children, built on affection and the comedy of generational misunderstanding.
An empty-nester mom wonders how she ended up alone while her children live their best lives thousands of miles away. She decides her place is with her family and as she reinserts herself into their lives, her kids realize they might actually need her more than they thought.
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Is Call Your Mother scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Call Your Mother violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Call Your Mother easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does Call Your Mother leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Call Your Mother sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Call Your Mother
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Same Mood as Call Your Mother
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Call Your Mother, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Call Your Mother, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Call Your Mother, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
