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Instant Mom

Instant Mom

★ 8.2/10•2013•22m•TV-PG•Comedy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 29, 2013

Episodes

E122m

Pilot

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.

Sep 29, 2013

E222m

The Lying Game

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.

Oct 6, 2013

E322m

Harp & Soul

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.

Oct 13, 2013

E422m

Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil

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.

Oct 20, 2013

E522m

Not a Date

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.

Oct 27, 2013

E622m

Rock Mom

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.

Nov 3, 2013

E722m

Dances with She-Wolves

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.

Nov 10, 2013

E822m

In Blog We Trust

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.

Nov 24, 2013

E922m

The Gift of the Maggies

Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Maggie's reaction to her father's visit.

Dec 8, 2013

E1022m

Staycation

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

Jan 5, 2014

E1122m

Babysit This

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

Jan 12, 2014

E1222m

Dine Hard

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

Jan 19, 2014

E1322m

True Romance

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

Feb 9, 2014

E1422m

A Kids' Choice

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.

Mar 29, 2014

E1522m

Chore Money, Chore Problems

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.

Apr 3, 2014

E1622m

Requiem for Mr. Floppity

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.

Apr 10, 2014

E1722m

Buy Any Jeans Necessary

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.

Apr 17, 2014

E1822m

Distant Mom

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.

Apr 24, 2014

E1922m

Camp Fear

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.

May 1, 2014

E2022m

Not Your Mother's Day

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.

May 8, 2014

E2122m

The Last Auction Hero

Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme measures to beat the previous fund-raising record.

May 29, 2014

E2222m

48 Hours

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.

Jun 5, 2014

E2322m

Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire

Stephanie bribes Gabby and James to keep a secret when she hires an old boyfriend to install a new sound system for Charlie.

Jun 12, 2014

Actors

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

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