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Instant Mom
2013 - 2015 8.0 (16 votes) 3 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy
Networks
Nick at Nite
TV Land
Created By
Warren Bell
Jessica Butler

Instant Mom

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry

Stephanie Phillips

Michael Boatman
Michael Boatman

Charlie Phillips

Sydney Park
Sydney Park

Gabby Phillips

Tylen Jacob Williams
Tylen Jacob Williams

James Phillips

Damarr Calhoun

Aaron Phillips

Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph

Maggie Turner

Madison Reed

Mermaid

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2013)

No overview available.

23 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: The Lying Game
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Harp & Soul
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Not a 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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Rock Mom
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Dances with She-Wolves
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: In Blog We Trust
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: The Gift of the Maggies
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: Staycation
2014-01-05

Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: Babysit This
2014-01-12

Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Dine Hard
2014-01-19

When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: True Romance
2014-02-09

Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: A Kids' Choice
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Chore Money, Chore Problems
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: Requiem for Mr. Floppity
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: Buy Any Jeans Necessary
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: Distant Mom
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 19: Camp Fear
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 20: Not Your Mother's Day
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: The Last Auction Hero
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 22: 48 Hours
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 23: Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2014)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Sanders Again
2014-10-02

Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: An Egg by Any Other Name
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Gabby's Game Boy
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Children of the Candy Corn
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Teacher's Pest
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: James Goes Pro
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Drill Team
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Popular Mechanics
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Not Full House
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: How You Bike Me Now
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: My Stupid Sweet Sixteen
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Yelly Monster
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Ain't Misbehavin' or Else
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: Instant Prom
2015-05-20

Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Don't Worry, Be Maggie
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: Ghost Busted
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2015)

No overview available.

26 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Fear Factor
2015-09-19

After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Mysteries of Maggie
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Ship of Fool
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: No Retreat, No Surrender
2015-09-26

Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, in hopes that they will work things out by themselves.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Bawamo Shazam
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Driving Ms. Crazy
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Basket Case
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Turning a Blind Eye
2015-10-10

Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Thumper for President
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: Bag Lady
2015-10-17

Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, but when it gets ruined, Gabby must scramble to replace it.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: Off the Hook
2015-10-24

James gets a "get out of jail free" card from Stephanie and Charlie and the kids exchange the card among themselves.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Jamal in the Family
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Friendly Fire
2015-10-31

Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a client's son, not realizing Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggie's life.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: Two Guys and a Gabby
2015-10-31

Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom."

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Crimes of Fashion
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: Smarty Bowl
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: S-A-Tease
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: International Incident
2015-11-14

James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking one of his friends is actually a foreign exchange student.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 19: Yoot There It Is
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 20: Walk Like a Boy
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: Dollar Sign
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 22: Bug Out
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 23: Playa Hata
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 24: Hourly Rage
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 25: Gone Batty
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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 26: Ain't Over Till It's Over
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.

Runtime: 22 min

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