Instant Mom
Stephanie is a former party girl who trades in her cocktails for carpools when she instantly adds three children to her life by marrying their father, Charlie. Needless to say, she struggles to find a balance between her fun-loving and slightly irresponsible lifestyle with being a full-time stepmother. As she learns what being a mother is about, partially with help from her own mom, Stephanie tries to do things her own way. Among the motherly experiences she has are being on the parents' dance committee and planning a 'staycation' for her family.
- 2013-2015
- 3 seasons
- Nickelodeon Network
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- TV-PG
Stephanie is a former party girl who trades in her cocktails for carpools when she instantly adds three children to her life by marrying their father, Charlie. Needless to say, she struggles to find a balance between her fun-loving and slightly irresponsible lifestyle with being a full-time stepmother. As she learns what being a mother is about, partially with help from her own mom, Stephanie tries to do things her own way. Among the motherly experiences she has are being on the parents' dance committee and planning a 'staycation' for her family.
Season 3 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Fear Factor
Sat, Sep 19, 2015 22 mins
After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well.
Episode 2
Mysteries of Maggie
Sat, Sep 19, 2015 22 mins
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.
Episode 3
Ship of Fool
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 22 mins
When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons.
Episode 4
No Retreat, No Surrender
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 22 mins
Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, hoping that they will learn to work things out by themselves.
Episode 5
Bawamo Shazam
Sat, Oct 3, 2015 22 mins
Gabby is feuding with the parents, so smug Maggie takes her for the weekend to straighten her out. When Gabby and Maggie get along surprisingly well, Stephanie must show Gabby the "real" Maggie who raised her.
Episode 6
Driving Ms. Crazy
Sat, Oct 3, 2015 22 mins
When a ticket means that Stephanie must ride with Gabby for her to drive, Stephanie begins to get too comfortable with Gabby's friends.
Episode 7
Basket Case
Sat, Oct 10, 2015 22 mins
Stephanie helps Aaron win a game against James, but Charlie worries about the consequences.
Episode 8
Turning a Blind Eye
Sat, Oct 10, 2015 22 mins
Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over.
Episode 9
Thumper for President
Sat, Oct 17, 2015 22 mins
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 ring.
Episode 10
Bag Lady
Sat, Oct 17, 2015 22 mins
Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, then scrambles to replace it when it gets ruined.
Episode 11
Off the Hook
Sat, Oct 24, 2015 21 mins
James gets a "get out of jail free" card from Stephanie and Charlie, and the kids exchange the card among themselves.
Episode 12
Jamal in the Family
Sat, Oct 24, 2015 21 mins
The Phillips' cousin Jamal visits, but Charlie worries that he'll be a bad influence on James; Aaron and Maggie help Gabby prepare for a date.
Episode 13
Friendly Fire
Sat, Oct 31, 2015 21 mins
Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a client's son, not realizing that Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggie's life.
Episode 14
Two Guys and a Gabby
Sat, Oct 31, 2015 21 mins
Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom."
Episode 15
Crimes of Fashion
Sat, Nov 7, 2015 21 mins
Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie how to use social media.
Episode 16
Smarty Bowl
Sat, Nov 7, 2015 21 mins
Stephanie needs to get Gabby's help to stay on top of Aaron's homework so that she will not disappoint him.
Episode 17
S-A-Tease
Sat, Nov 14, 2015 21 mins
The night before Gabby takes the SATs, a secret about Stephanie is exposed; James and Aaron have a hard time sharing a room.
Episode 18
International Incident
Sat, Nov 14, 2015 21 mins
James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking that one of his friends is a foreign-exchange student.
Episode 19
Yoot There It Is
Sat, Nov 21, 2015 21 mins
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.
Episode 20
Walk Like a Boy
Sat, Nov 21, 2015 21 mins
After the police bring Aaron home, Family Services must determine whether Stephanie and Charlie are doing a good-enough job as parents.
Episode 21
Dollar Sign
Sat, Dec 5, 2015 21 mins
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.
Episode 22
Bug Out
Sat, Dec 5, 2015 21 mins
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.
Episode 23
Playa Hata
Sat, Dec 12, 2015 21 mins
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.
Episode 24
Hourly Rage
Sat, Dec 12, 2015 21 mins
Gabby is the group leader for her school project, but when Stephanie discovers that she's acting like a tyrant, she gets involved--and somehow ends up doing all the work.
Episode 25
Gone Batty
Sat, Dec 19, 2015 21 mins
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.
Episode 26
Ain't Over Till It's Over
Sat, Dec 19, 2015 21 mins
Gabby is leaving for college a year early; Stephanie and Charlie consider having a baby; Aaron and James want to live with their mother in Orlando.