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The Best Episodes of Instant Mom

Every episode of Instant Mom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Instant Mom!

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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

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    Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 20 - Not Your Mother's Day
    9.4/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Not Your Mother's Day

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Instant Mom Season 2 Episode 6 - James Goes Pro
    9.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - James Goes Pro

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 4 - Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 8 - In Blog We Trust
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #4 - In Blog We Trust

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Glenn Gers

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  5. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 21 - The Last Auction Hero
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Last Auction Hero

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Instant Mom Season 2 Episode 4 - Children of the Candy Corn
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Children of the Candy Corn

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Instant Mom Season 2 Episode 5 - Teacher's Pest
    8.7/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Teacher's Pest

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 17 - Buy Any Jeans Necessary
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Buy Any Jeans Necessary

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 10 - Staycation
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Staycation

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writer:Glenn Gers

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  10. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 26 - Ain't Over Till It's Over
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Ain't Over Till It's Over

    S3:E26

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 3 - Harp & Soul
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Harp & Soul

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Annie Levine

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  13. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 7 - Dances with She-Wolves
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Dances with She-Wolves

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Regina Y. Hicks

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  14. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 9 - The Gift of the Maggies
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Gift of the Maggies

    S1:E9

    Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Maggie's reaction to her father's visit.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Glenn Gers

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  15. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 22 - 48 Hours
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #15 - 48 Hours

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Yamara Taylor

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  16. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 2 - Mysteries of Maggie
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Mysteries of Maggie

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Glenn Gers

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  17. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 21 - Dollar Sign
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Dollar Sign

    S3:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 24 - Hourly Rage
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Hourly Rage

    S3:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 23 - Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire

    S1:E23

    Stephanie bribes Gabby and James to keep a secret when she hires an old boyfriend to install a new sound system for Charlie.

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writer:Glenn Gers

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  20. Instant Mom Season 2 Episode 1 - Sanders Again
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Sanders Again

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  21. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lying Game
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Lying Game

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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  22. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 6 - Rock Mom
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Rock Mom

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writer:Larry Doyle

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  23. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 12 - Dine Hard
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Dine Hard

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 15 - Crimes of Fashion
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Crimes of Fashion

    S3:E15

    Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie how to use social media.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 5 - Not a Date
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Not a Date

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Not Your Mother's Day" is the best rated episode of "Instant Mom". It scored 9.4/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Shannon Flynn and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "James Goes Pro".