READ MORE The news that Mom would be cancelled came on February 17 with the series finale date already set. The series will end on May 6 as fans say goodbye to the beloved characters of the acclaimed comedy. Following the news, executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay issued a joint statement. They said: “For the past eight years, we’ve had the great honour to bring these wonderful characters to life, sharing their struggles and triumphs with millions of viewers every week. Mom cancelled: What will happen at the end? (Image: CBS/GETTY) “From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series.