Instant Mom
Martini Mondays and tequila Tuesdays take a back seat to new step-motherhood when former party girl Stephanie marries Charlie, an older dad with three kids. Becoming an instant mom doesn't come with a rulebook, but it does come with a dose of humor as Stephanie traverses the fine line between being a friend and being a responsible parent.
Seasons
1. Pilot
Air Date: 2013-09-29
Stephanie trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries a man with three kids. Her new role of full-time stepmom is challenging as she struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible self.
2. The Lying Game
Air Date: 2013-10-06
Stephanie tells James that lying is acceptable if it makes someone’s day better, which leads him to tell a huge lie. When everyone is called to the principal’s office, the family must find a balance between honesty and shading the truth.
3. Harp & Soul
Air Date: 2013-10-13
Stephanie’s determined to bond with the kids and uses her love of music to do it. But by forcing them to take up an instrument against their will, Stephanie learns a very public and embarrassing lesson in parenting.
4. Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
Air Date: 2013-10-20
Stephanie tries to intervene when Aaron is given a hard time at school, but she makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Gabby’s trying out for cheerleading and Maggie volunteers to coach her, but comes off more like a drill sergeant.
5. Not a Date
Air Date: 2013-10-27
Gabby gets asked out by a boy and she wants to go, but Charlie doesn't want her to date until she’s 16. Maggie backs him up, but Gabby sneakily gleans advice from Stephanie on how to get around the rule.
6. Rock Mom
Air Date: 2013-11-03
Stephanie begins to feel old. Stephanie escorts Gabby to an audition for a rock band, and manages to get the gig for herself. James and Aaron try to bribe Maggie for money to buy a video game.
7. Dances with She-Wolves
Air Date: 2013-11-10
Stephanie attempts to get more involved by participating on the parents’ dance committee at James’ school only to find the other mothers mean and unwelcoming to the too pretty, too excited, binder-ready Stephanie.
8. In Blog We Trust
Air Date: 2013-11-24
Stephanie seeks parenting advice by starting an anonymous blog and receives helpful tips until she discovers that the “helpful” users are the kids living under her roof, who have an agenda of their own.
9. The Gift of the Maggies
Air Date: 2013-12-08
Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Maggie's reaction to her father's visit.
10. Staycation
Air Date: 2014-01-05
Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.
11. Babysit This
Air Date: 2014-01-12
Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker.
12. Dine Hard
Air Date: 2014-01-19
When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.
13. True Romance
Air Date: 2014-02-09
Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.
14. A Kids' Choice
Air Date: 2014-03-29
Gabby and James both submit their own videos to win tickets to a sold-out Cody Simpson concert, but when Aaron wins the tickets with his own video, the family fights over who will go with him.
15. Chore Money, Chore Problems
Air Date: 2014-04-03
Stephanie cancels the maid service and gives the kids chores in an attempt for them to learn responsibility, but her plan backfires when the kids go on strike.
16. Requiem for Mr. Floppity
Air Date: 2014-04-10
Aaron brings his class rabbit home to take care of it for the weekend but after it dies, Stephanie steps in and is determined to explain the nature of loss to Aaron, despite his teacher's objections.
17. Buy Any Jeans Necessary
Air Date: 2014-04-17
Stephanie and Charlie take sides when Gabby is held for shoplifting after returning a pair of jeans with the sensor still on; James sells unopened wedding presents to make extra money.
18. Distant Mom
Air Date: 2014-04-24
The kids return from vacation with their mom Kimberly in Mozambique, and then they learn that they'll be moving there, far away from Stephanie and Charlie. Meanwhile, Stephanie is responsible of hiring a clown for a one year old's birthday party.
19. Camp Fear
Air Date: 2014-05-01
Stephanie goes on the family camping trip to help Aaron earn scout badges, but when Maggie shows up in the camping trailer, the family has no interest in being out in the woods, so Stephanie is determined to keep them out of there so Aaron can earn his scout badges the right way.
20. Not Your Mother's Day
Air Date: 2014-05-08
Stephanie is excited about celebrating her first Mother's Day until she learns that the family plans to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day instead; Stephanie takes her mother to a day spa and gets some unexpected "mom" advice from a few experts who attempt to cheer her up.
21. The Last Auction Hero
Air Date: 2014-05-29
Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme measures to beat the previous fund-raising record.
22. 48 Hours
Air Date: 2014-06-05
Stephanie's old pal visits when Charlie's on a business trip, and Stephanie struggles to deal with the kids while living up to her old party-gal reputation.
23. Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
Air Date: 2014-06-12
Stephanie bribes Gabby and James to keep a secret when she hires an old boyfriend to install a new sound system for Charlie.
1. Sanders Again
Air Date: 2014-10-02
Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns.
2. An Egg by Any Other Name
Air Date: 2014-10-09
The kids' garden is destroyed by the neighbors, so Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge, and soon the kids follow their bad example.
3. Gabby's Game Boy
Air Date: 2014-10-16
When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence.
4. Children of the Candy Corn
Air Date: 2014-10-23
Stephanie feels expendable on Halloween when the kids make their own plans. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to maintain his record for having the best decorated house in the neighborhood.
5. Teacher's Pest
Air Date: 2014-11-06
Aaron lands in hot water with his teacher, whom he calls a doofus—a word he heard Stephanie utter. Meanwhile, James uses Charlie in his plan to get out of doing his history homework.
6. James Goes Pro
Air Date: 2014-11-13
James' video-game skills get him on a professional team, but then he regrets going pro, so Stephanie and Charlie try to get him out of his contract.
7. Drill Team
Air Date: 2014-11-20
Stephanie agrees to see a dentist to help Aaron get over his fears, but is nervous to discover the dentist is a face from her past.
8. Popular Mechanics
Air Date: 2014-12-04
James becomes popular at school after others incorrectly believe he's a bad boy, and when one of his new pals does something wrong, he's reluctant to tattle; Stephanie lectures James about doing the right thing.
9. Not Full House
Air Date: 2015-04-15
Stephanie and Charlie plan a child-free weekend in New York, only to find that Aaron has stowed away in their car; James and Gabby make plans while their parents are away.
10. How You Bike Me Now
Air Date: 2015-04-22
When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off.
11. My Stupid Sweet Sixteen
Air Date: 2015-04-29
Stephanie plans a surprise party for Gabby's 16th birthday, but things don't go as she intended because of Maggie's mistake with the invitations.
12. Yelly Monster
Air Date: 2015-05-06
After Aaron describes Stephanie as a 'yelly monster' when she tries to get the family ready in the morning, Stephanie realizes that she must do better.
13. Ain't Misbehavin' or Else
Air Date: 2015-05-13
When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them.
14. Instant Prom
Air Date: 2015-05-20
Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective.
15. Don't Worry, Be Maggie
Air Date: 2015-05-27
After reacting to Gabby's desire to get a tattoo, Stephanie worries that she is becoming like Maggie, and makes efforts to prove otherwise.
16. Ghost Busted
Air Date: 2015-06-03
Stephanie sees a horror movie with Gabby, despite Charlie's objections, and Stephanie winds up being frightened. Her fears then escalate when James tries to persuade her their house is haunted.
1. Fear Factor
Air Date: 2015-09-19
After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well.
2. Mysteries of Maggie
Air Date: 2015-09-19
Aaron learns that Maggie has a secret career as a romance novelist, but when she denies it, the family tries to get her to reveal her secret identity.
3. Ship of Fool
Air Date: 2015-09-26
When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons.
4. No Retreat, No Surrender
Air Date: 2015-09-26
Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, in hopes that they will work things out by themselves.
5. Bawamo Shazam
Air Date: 2015-10-03
With Gabby and the parents arguing, a smug Maggie takes Gabby for the weekend to straighten her out. When Gabby and Maggie get along surprisingly well, Stephanie must show Gabby the “real” Maggie she grew up with.
6. Driving Ms. Crazy
Air Date: 2015-10-03
When a ticket means that Stephanie must ride with Gabby for her to drive, Stephanie begins to get too comfortable with Gabby's friends.
7. Basket Case
Air Date: 2015-10-10
After Stephanie helps Aaron beat James at a game, Charlie worries that she has upset the balance of power in the family. Gabby gets caught in the middle of a fight between Stephanie and Maggie.
8. Turning a Blind Eye
Air Date: 2015-10-10
Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over.
9. Thumper for President
Air Date: 2015-10-17
After being humiliated by a girl at school, James runs against her in an election; Charlie asks Gabby to help him replace a lost wedding wing.
10. Bag Lady
Air Date: 2015-10-17
Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, but when it gets ruined, Gabby must scramble to replace it.
11. Off the Hook
Air Date: 2015-10-24
James gets a "get out of jail free" card from Stephanie and Charlie and the kids exchange the card among themselves.
12. Jamal in the Family
Air Date: 2015-10-24
The Phillips get a visit from their cousin, but Charlie worries he'll be a bad influence on James. Also, Aaron and Maggie help Gabby prepare for a date.
13. Friendly Fire
Air Date: 2015-10-31
Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a client's son, not realizing Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggie's life.
14. Two Guys and a Gabby
Air Date: 2015-10-31
Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom."
15. Crimes of Fashion
Air Date: 2015-11-07
Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie how to use social media.
16. Smarty Bowl
Air Date: 2015-11-07
Stephanie needs to get Gabby's help to stay on top of Aaron's homework so that she will not disappoint him.
17. S-A-Tease
Air Date: 2015-11-14
The night before Gabby takes the SATs, a secret about Stephanie is exposed; James and Aaron have a hard time sharing a room.
18. International Incident
Air Date: 2015-11-14
James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking one of his friends is actually a foreign exchange student.
19. Yoot There It Is
Air Date: 2015-11-21
James and Gabby try to make a business out of selling Grandma Maggie's fruit snacks, but when she finds out, she wants a piece of the action.
20. Walk Like a Boy
Air Date: 2015-11-21
After Aaron is brought home by the police, family services must determine whether Stephanie and Charlie are doing a good enough job as parents.
21. Dollar Sign
Air Date: 2015-12-05
Stephanie decides that Gabby needs to get a job and earn money for her car; Maggie and James try to teach the older generations how to speak like teenagers.
22. Bug Out
Air Date: 2015-12-05
Stephanie blames the family for Aaron's alleged funk; they try to change their habits for a week but this only results in more trouble.
23. Playa Hata
Air Date: 2015-12-12
Charlie approves of a boy that Gabby's interested in, which makes her doubt her decision; James finds himself with two girlfriends at the same time.
24. Hourly Rage
Air Date: 2015-12-12
Gabby is the group leader for her school project but when Stephanie discovers that she's acting like a tyrant, she gets involved; Stephanie somehow ends up doing all the work.
25. Gone Batty
Air Date: 2015-12-19
Gabby finds out that her ex's new girlfriend is using him and tries to expose the truth but everyone thinks she's jealous; Charlie, Aaron and Maggie search for a bat.
26. Ain't Over Till It's Over
Air Date: 2015-12-19
Gabby is leaving for college a year early and Stephanie and Charlie consider having a baby; Aaron and James want to live with their mother in Orlando.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2013-09-29
Episodes
65 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Kapital Entertainment
Nickelodeon Productions