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The Best Episodes of Instant Mom Season 1

Every episode of Instant Mom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Instant Mom Season 1!

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

    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 1 Episode 4 - Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
    8.8/10(20 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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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  12. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(23 votes)

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

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

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

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

    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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  17. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 11 - Babysit This
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  18. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 15 - Chore Money, Chore Problems
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Bryan Barber
    Writer:Yamara Taylor

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  19. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 18 - Distant Mom
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 13 - True Romance
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 16 - Requiem for Mr. Floppity
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Roger Christiansen
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  22. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 14 - A Kids' Choice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Howard Michael Gould
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 19 - Camp Fear
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E19

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Not Your Mother's Day" is the best rated episode of "Instant Mom" season 1. 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 is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil".