Instant Mom

Sep 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 struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible self.

Oct 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 to the principal’s office, the family must find a balance between honesty and shading the truth.

Oct 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 will, Stephanie learns a very public and embarrassing lesson in parenting.

Oct 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 cheerleading and Maggie volunteers to coach her, but comes off more like a drill sergeant.

Oct 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 sneakily gleans advice from Stephanie on how to get around the rule.

Nov 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 Aaron try to bribe Maggie for money to buy a video game.

Nov 10, 2013

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 24, 2013

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.

Dec 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.

Jan 5, 2014

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

Jan 12, 2014

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

Jan 19, 2014

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

Feb 9, 2014

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

Mar 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 video, the family fights over who will go with him.

Apr 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 kids go on strike.

Apr 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 nature of loss to Aaron, despite his teacher's objections.

Apr 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 unopened wedding presents to make extra money.

Apr 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 Stephanie and Charlie. Meanwhile, Stephanie is responsible of hiring a clown for a one year old's birthday party.

May 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 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 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 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 29, 2014

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

Jun 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-gal reputation.

Jun 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.

Oct 2, 2014

Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns.

Oct 9, 2014

The kids' garden is destroyed by the neighbors, so Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge, and soon the kids follow their bad example.

Oct 16, 2014

When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence.

Oct 23, 2014

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.

Nov 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 to get out of doing his history homework.

Nov 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 contract.

Nov 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.

Dec 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 reluctant to tattle; Stephanie lectures James about doing the right thing.

Apr 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 plans while their parents are away.

Apr 22, 2015

When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off.

Apr 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 invitations.

May 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 do better.

May 13, 2015

When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them.

May 20, 2015

Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective.

May 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.

Jun 3, 2015

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.

Sep 19, 2015

After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well.

Sep 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 identity.

Sep 26, 2015

When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons.

Sep 26, 2015

Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, in hopes that they will work things out by themselves.

Oct 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 surprisingly well, Stephanie must show Gabby the “real” Maggie she grew up with.

Oct 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.

Oct 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 in the middle of a fight between Stephanie and Maggie.

Oct 10, 2015

Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over.

Oct 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 wing.

Oct 17, 2015

Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, but when it gets ruined, Gabby must scramble to replace it.

Oct 24, 2015

James gets a "get out of jail free" card from Stephanie and Charlie and the kids exchange the card among themselves.

Oct 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 for a date.

Oct 31, 2015

Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a client's son, not realizing Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggie's life.

Oct 31, 2015

Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom."

Nov 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 media.

Nov 7, 2015

Stephanie needs to get Gabby's help to stay on top of Aaron's homework so that she will not disappoint him.

Nov 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.

Nov 14, 2015

James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking one of his friends is actually a foreign exchange student.

Nov 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.

Nov 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 parents.

Dec 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 like teenagers.

Dec 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.

Dec 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 same time.

Dec 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 somehow ends up doing all the work.

Dec 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 and Maggie search for a bat.

Dec 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 in Orlando.