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.

Season 1

S01E01Pilot 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. S01E02In Blog We Trust 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. S01E03Harp & 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. S01E04Dances With She-Wolves 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. S01E05Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil 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. S01E06The Lying Game 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. S01E0748 Hours 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. S01E08Not a Date 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. S01E09Staycation Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Maggie's reaction to her father's visit. S01E10Rock Mom Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation. S01E11Babysit This Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker. S01E12Requiem for Mr Floppity When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression. S01E13Dine Hard Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James. S01E14The Gift of the Maggies 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. S01E15Buy Any Jeans Necessary 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. S01E16True Romance 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. S01E17Camp Fear 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. S01E18An Egg By Any Other Name 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. S01E19Chore Money, Chore Problems 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. S01E20Distant Mom 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. S01E21Yelly Monster Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme measures to beat the previous fund-raising record. S01E22The Last Auction Hero 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. S01E23Should 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. S01E24How You Bike Me Now S01E25Not Your Mothers Day S01E26A Kids Choice

Season 2

S02E01Gabbys Game Boy Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns. S02E02James Goes Pro The kids' garden is destroyed by the neighbors, so Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge, and soon the kids follow their bad example. S02E03Sanders Again When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence. S02E04Teachers Pest 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. S02E05Drill Team 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. S02E06Ghost Busted 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. S02E07Children of the Candy Corn 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. S02E08Not Full House 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. S02E09Popular Mechanics 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. S02E10Aint Misbehavin Or Else When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off. S02E11Dont Worry Be Maggie 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. S02E12Instant Prom 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. S02E13My Stupid Sweet Sixteen When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them. S02E14Friendly Fire Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective. S02E15Bag Lady After reacting to Gabby's desire to get a tattoo, Stephanie worries that she is becoming like Maggie, and makes efforts to prove otherwise. S02E16No Retreat, No Surrender 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. S02E17Thumper For President S02E18Turning a Blind Eye S02E19Driving Ms Crazy S02E20Two Guys and a Gabby

Season 3

S03E01Off the Hook After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well. S03E02Basket Case 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. S03E03Fear Factor When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons. S03E04Bawamo Shazam Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, in hopes that they will work things out by themselves. S03E05Hourly Rage 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. S03E06Mysteries of Maggie When a ticket means that Stephanie must ride with Gabby for her to drive, Stephanie begins to get too comfortable with Gabby's friends. S03E07Bug Out 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. S03E08Smarty Bowl Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over. S03E09Crimes of Fashion 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. S03E10International Incident Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, but when it gets ruined, Gabby must scramble to replace it. S03E11Jamal In The Family James gets a "get out of jail free" card from Stephanie and Charlie and the kids exchange the card among themselves. S03E12Ship of Fool 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. S03E13S-A-Tease Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a client's son, not realizing Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggie's life. S03E14Walk Like A Boy Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom." S03E15Dollar Sign Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie how to use social media. S03E16Yoot There It Is! Stephanie needs to get Gabby's help to stay on top of Aaron's homework so that she will not disappoint him. S03E17Gone Batty The night before Gabby takes the SATs, a secret about Stephanie is exposed; James and Aaron have a hard time sharing a room. S03E18Playa Hata James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking one of his friends is actually a foreign exchange student. S03E19Aint Over Till Its Over 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.