Roscoe Plunkett, Christy's son, eventually moved out of her apartment to live full-time with his father, Baxter, and his stepmother. This change in living arrangements was presented within the show as Roscoe's choice to live with his dad.
The Underlying Reason for Roscoe's Departure
While the narrative within Mom depicted Roscoe's move as a natural progression in his life, the storyline was primarily developed due to a behind-the-scenes production decision.
To illustrate, here's a breakdown of the in-universe reason versus the real-world production reason:
| Aspect | In-Universe Explanation | Production Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Reason for Move | Roscoe made a personal decision to live with his father Baxter and stepmother. | The actor playing Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal) no longer wanted to be a series regular on the show. |
| Impact on Character | The move resulted in Roscoe having significantly less screen time, though he remained part of the family's continuity. | The writers created a plausible storyline to explain the character's reduced appearances while keeping him within the series' world. |
This allowed the series to gracefully account for the character's decreased presence without completely writing him out of the family's story. It was a practical solution to accommodate the actor's desire for a reduced role while maintaining narrative consistency for the viewers.
