In A Million Little Things Season 4 Episode 18, Maggie’s mother (Melora Hardin) returns to the ABC drama for a surprise visit. In episode 17, a fertility doctor gave Maggie (Allison Miller) and Gary (James Roday Rodriguez) bad news. The couple did not conceive on the first attempt; however, Maggie is hopeful as their journey continues. She doesn’t expect a surprise visit from her mother, Patricia Bloom. Here’s a recap of what happened last with Maggie and her mother and why Melora Hardin looks so familiar. 

Who plays Maggie’s mom in ‘A Million Little Things’?

Melora Hardin has portrayed Maggie’s mom, Patricia Bloom, since A Million Little Things Season 1. In episode 16, “Rosary,” she first appeared when Maggie went in for surgery. Although Gary and Patricia did not hit it off at first, they bonded in the hospital chapel that episode.