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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!

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....
Genre:Comedy

Best Episodes Summary

"Not Your Mother's Day" is the best rated episode of "Instant Mom". It scored 9.4/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/8/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "James Goes Pro".

  • Not Your Mother's Day
    9.4/1017 votes
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    #1 - Not Your Mother's Day

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • James Goes Pro
    9.2/1013 votes
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    #2 - James Goes Pro

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
    8.9/1018 votes
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    #3 - Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Blog We Trust
    8.7/1012 votes
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    #4 - In Blog We Trust

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Last Auction Hero
    8.7/108 votes
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    #5 - The Last Auction Hero

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/29/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Children of the Candy Corn
    8.7/109 votes
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    #6 - Children of the Candy Corn

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Teacher's Pest
    8.7/107 votes
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    #7 - Teacher's Pest

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ain't Over Till It's Over
    8.7/109 votes
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    #8 - Ain't Over Till It's Over

    Season 3 Episode 26 - Aired 12/19/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Buy Any Jeans Necessary
    8.6/1010 votes
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    #9 - Buy Any Jeans Necessary

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/17/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Staycation
    8.5/1010 votes
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    #10 - Staycation

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/5/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Harp & Soul
    8.4/109 votes
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    #11 - Harp & Soul

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dances with She-Wolves
    8.4/1010 votes
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    #12 - Dances with She-Wolves

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 48 Hours
    8.4/1010 votes
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    #13 - 48 Hours

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/5/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mysteries of Maggie
    8.4/106 votes
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    #14 - Mysteries of Maggie

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dollar Sign
    8.4/109 votes
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    #15 - Dollar Sign

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 12/5/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hourly Rage
    8.4/108 votes
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    #16 - Hourly Rage

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
    8.3/108 votes
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    #17 - Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 6/12/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    8.2/1021 votes
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    #18 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sanders Again
    8.2/109 votes
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    #19 - Sanders Again

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lying Game
    8.1/1010 votes
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    #20 - The Lying Game

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rock Mom
    8.1/109 votes
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    #21 - Rock Mom

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Gift of the Maggies
    8.0/1010 votes
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    #22 - The Gift of the Maggies

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dine Hard
    8.0/108 votes
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    #23 - Dine Hard

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crimes of Fashion
    8.0/107 votes
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    #24 - Crimes of Fashion

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 11/7/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Babysit This
    7.8/107 votes
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    #25 - Babysit This

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A