Love Anna and what she did on the show for the first seven seasons, she was tremendous, but this show still is very entertaining without her. The last season she wasn't the main focus as the first few seasons, the shows ensemble cast has really grown into something impressive.
People are mad because this episode mixes in dramatic real life situations with comedy must be new to the show. Mom has always been able to blend these two perfectly and it happens again here. Allison Janney and the crew look primed to deliver another great season. This is one of the best sitcoms on TV, and one of my favorite of all time.
Marjorie was savage with that pillow, all I have to say to end things.