Jessica Butler
Director
Instant Mom (2013)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 29, 2013
Episode 22 min
11+
Keywords: tmdb.family, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.blended-family, imdb.laugh-track, tmdb.stepmother, imdb.husband-wife-relationship
Watch Providers: Bet+ Amazon Channel, BET+ Apple TV channel
Production Companies: Nickelodeon Productions, Kapital Entertainment
Network: Nick at Nite
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Sept. 29, 2013, midnight
S1E2 - 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, midnight
S1E3 - 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, midnight
S1E4 - 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, midnight
S1E5 - 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, midnight
S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
S1E9 - 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, midnight
S1E10 - Staycation
Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.
Jan. 5, 2014, midnight
S1E11 - 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, midnight
S1E12 - Dine Hard
When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.
Jan. 19, 2014, midnight
S1E13 - True Romance
Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.
Feb. 9, 2014, midnight
S1E14 - 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.
March 29, 2014, midnight
S1E15 - 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.
April 3, 2014, midnight
S1E16 - 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.
April 10, 2014, midnight
S1E17 - 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.
April 17, 2014, midnight
S1E18 - 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.
April 24, 2014, midnight
S1E19 - 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, midnight
S1E20 - 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, midnight
S1E21 - 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, midnight
S1E22 - 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.
June 5, 2014, midnight
S1E23 - 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.
June 12, 2014, midnight
Network: Nick at Nite
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 1430 min.
Released: Sept. 29, 2013
Last Air Date: Dec. 19, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 11+
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