Instant Mom (2013–2015)

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 29, 2013—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 stru
2. S01E02The Lying GameOctober 6, 2013—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
3. S01E03Harp & SoulOctober 13, 2013—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
4. S01E04Forty-Two Inches of Pure EvilOctober 20, 2013—Stephanie tries to intervene when Aaron is given a hard time at school, but she makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Gabby’s trying out for cheer
5. S01E05Not a DateOctober 27, 2013—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 sneak
6. S01E06Rock MomNovember 3, 2013—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 Aaro
7. S01E07Dances with She-WolvesNovember 10, 2013—Stephanie attempts to get more involved by participating on the parents’ dance committee at James’ school only to find the other mothers mea
8. S01E08In Blog We TrustNovember 24, 2013—Stephanie seeks parenting advice by starting an anonymous blog and receives helpful tips until she discovers that the “helpful” users are th
9. S01E09The Gift of the MaggiesDecember 8, 2013—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. S01E10StaycationJanuary 5, 2014—Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.
11. S01E11Babysit ThisJanuary 12, 2014—Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker.
12. S01E12Dine HardJanuary 19, 2014—When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.
13. S01E13True RomanceFebruary 9, 2014—Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.
14. S01E14A Kids' ChoiceMarch 29, 2014—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
15. S01E15Chore Money, Chore ProblemsApril 3, 2014—Stephanie cancels the maid service and gives the kids chores in an attempt for them to learn responsibility, but her plan backfires when the
16. S01E16Requiem for Mr. FloppityApril 10, 2014—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
17. S01E17Buy Any Jeans NecessaryApril 17, 2014—Stephanie and Charlie take sides when Gabby is held for shoplifting after returning a pair of jeans with the sensor still on; James sells un
18. S01E18Distant MomApril 24, 2014—The kids return from vacation with their mom Kimberly in Mozambique, and then they learn that they'll be moving there, far away from Stephan
19. S01E19Camp FearMay 1, 2014—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 n
20. S01E20Not Your Mother's DayMay 8, 2014—Stephanie is excited about celebrating her first Mother's Day until she learns that the family plans to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day in
21. S01E21The Last Auction HeroMay 29, 2014—Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme measures to beat the previous fund-rai
22. S01E2248 HoursJune 5, 2014—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
23. S01E23Should Old Acquaintance Be for HireJune 12, 2014—Stephanie bribes Gabby and James to keep a secret when she hires an old boyfriend to install a new sound system for Charlie.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Sanders AgainOctober 2, 2014—Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns.
2. S02E02An Egg by Any Other NameOctober 9, 2014—The kids' garden is destroyed by the neighbors, so Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge, and soon the kids follow their bad example.
3. S02E03Gabby's Game BoyOctober 16, 2014—When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence.
4. S02E04Children of the Candy CornOctober 23, 2014—Stephanie feels expendable on Halloween when the kids make their own plans. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to maintain his record for having the b
5. S02E05Teacher's PestNovember 6, 2014—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
6. S02E06James Goes ProNovember 13, 2014—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 c
7. S02E07Drill TeamNovember 20, 2014—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. S02E08Popular MechanicsDecember 4, 2014—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 rel
9. S02E09Not Full HouseApril 15, 2015—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 plan
10. S02E10How You Bike Me NowApril 22, 2015—When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off.
11. S02E11My Stupid Sweet SixteenApril 29, 2015—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 invitat
12. S02E12Yelly MonsterMay 6, 2015—After Aaron describes Stephanie as a 'yelly monster' when she tries to get the family ready in the morning, Stephanie realizes that she must
13. S02E13Ain't Misbehavin' or ElseMay 13, 2015—When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them.
14. S02E14Instant PromMay 20, 2015—Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective.
15. S02E15Don't Worry, Be MaggieMay 27, 2015—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. S02E16Ghost BustedJune 3, 2015—Stephanie sees a horror movie with Gabby, despite Charlie's objections, and Stephanie winds up being frightened. Her fears then escalate whe

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Fear FactorSeptember 19, 2015—After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well.
2. S03E02Mysteries of MaggieSeptember 19, 2015—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
3. S03E03Ship of FoolSeptember 26, 2015—When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons.
4. S03E04No Retreat, No SurrenderSeptember 26, 2015—Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, in hopes that they will work things out by themselves.
5. S03E05Bawamo ShazamOctober 3, 2015—With Gabby and the parents arguing, a smug Maggie takes Gabby for the weekend to straighten her out. When Gabby and Maggie get along surpris
6. S03E06Driving Ms. CrazyOctober 3, 2015—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. S03E07Basket CaseOctober 10, 2015—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 i
8. S03E08Turning a Blind EyeOctober 10, 2015—Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over.
9. S03E09Thumper for PresidentOctober 17, 2015—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 win
10. S03E10Bag LadyOctober 17, 2015—Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, but when it gets ruined, Gabby must scramble to replace it.
11. S03E11Off the HookOctober 24, 2015—James gets a "get out of jail free" card from Stephanie and Charlie and the kids exchange the card among themselves.
12. S03E12Jamal in the FamilyOctober 24, 2015—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
13. S03E13Friendly FireOctober 31, 2015—Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a client's son, not realizing Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggie's life.
14. S03E14Two Guys and a GabbyOctober 31, 2015—Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom."
15. S03E15Crimes of FashionNovember 7, 2015—Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie how to use social med
16. S03E16Smarty BowlNovember 7, 2015—Stephanie needs to get Gabby's help to stay on top of Aaron's homework so that she will not disappoint him.
17. S03E17S-A-TeaseNovember 14, 2015—The night before Gabby takes the SATs, a secret about Stephanie is exposed; James and Aaron have a hard time sharing a room.
18. S03E18International IncidentNovember 14, 2015—James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking one of his friends is actually a foreign exchange student.
19. S03E19Yoot There It IsNovember 21, 2015—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. S03E20Walk Like a BoyNovember 21, 2015—After Aaron is brought home by the police, family services must determine whether Stephanie and Charlie are doing a good enough job as paren
21. S03E21Dollar SignDecember 5, 2015—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
22. S03E22Bug OutDecember 5, 2015—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. S03E23Playa HataDecember 12, 2015—Charlie approves of a boy that Gabby's interested in, which makes her doubt her decision; James finds himself with two girlfriends at the sa
24. S03E24Hourly RageDecember 12, 2015—Gabby is the group leader for her school project but when Stephanie discovers that she's acting like a tyrant, she gets involved; Stephanie
25. S03E25Gone BattyDecember 19, 2015—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 an
26. S03E26Ain't Over Till It's OverDecember 19, 2015—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 i

Season 3 ranked & reviewed