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Instant Mom Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Sep 29, 201321 mins
Stephanie trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries an older 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.
Episode 2
The Lying Game
Sun, Oct 6, 201321 mins
Stephanie tells James that lying is OK 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
Episode 3
Harp & Soul
Sun, Oct 13, 201321 mins
Determined to bond with the kids, Stephanie utilizes her love of music, but by forcing them to take up instruments against their will, she learns a very embarrassing public lesson in parenting.
Episode 4
Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
Sun, Oct 20, 201321 mins
Stephanie tries to intervene when Aaron has a hard time at school, but she makes matters worse. Gabby's trying out for cheerleading and Maggie volunteers to coach her, but comes off more like a drill sergeant.
Episode 5
Not a Date
Sun, Oct 27, 201321 mins
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.
Episode 6
Rock Mom
Sun, Nov 3, 201321 mins
Starting 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.
Episode 7
Dances with She-Wolves
Sun, Nov 10, 201321 mins
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 too-pretty, too-excited, binder-ready Stephanie.
Episode 8
In Blog We Trust
Sun, Nov 24, 201321 mins
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 their own agenda.
Episode 9
The Gift of the Maggies
Sun, Dec 8, 201321 mins
Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas and is surprised by Maggie's reaction to it.
Episode 10
Staycation
Sun, Jan 5, 201421 mins
Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.
Episode 11
Babysit This
Sun, Jan 12, 201421 mins
Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker.
Episode 12
Dine Hard
Sun, Jan 19, 201421 mins
When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.
Episode 13
True Romance
Sun, Feb 9, 201421 mins
Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.
Episode 14
A Kids' Choice
Sat, Mar 29, 201422 mins
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.
Episode 15
Chore Money, Chore Problems
Thu, Apr 3, 201421 mins
Stephanie cancels the maid service and gives the kids chores in an attempt to teach them responsibility, but her plan backfires when the kids go on strike.
Episode 16
Requiem for Mr. Floppity
Thu, Apr 10, 201421 mins
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.
Episode 17
Buy Any Jeans Necessary
Thu, Apr 17, 201421 mins
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.
Episode 18
Distant Mom
Thu, Apr 24, 201422 mins
The kids return from vacation with their mom in Mozambique, then they learn that they'll be moving there, far away from Stephanie and Charlie.
Episode 19
Camp Fear
Thu, May 1, 201421 mins
Stephanie leads the family on a camping trip to help Aaron earn a badge, but her lack of outdoor-adventure experience proves problematic.
Episode 20
Not Your Mother's Day
Thu, May 8, 201423 mins
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, so she takes her own mother to a day spa, which turns into a treat for her as well.
Episode 21
The Last Auction Hero
Thu, May 29, 201422 mins
Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back, then goes to extreme measure to beat the previous fund-raising record.
Episode 22
48 Hours
Thu, Jun 5, 201421 mins
While Charlie's on a business trip, Stephanie's old pal visits, and Stephanie struggles to deal with the kids while living up to her former party-girl reputation.
Episode 23
Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
Thu, Jun 12, 201422 mins
Stephanie bribes Gabby and James to keep a secret when she hires an old boyfriend to install a new sound system for Charlie.