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The Best Episodes of Instant Mom Season 3

Every episode of Instant Mom Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Instant Mom Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 1 - Fear Factor
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Fear Factor

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Regina Y. Hicks

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

    #2 - 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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  3. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 3 - Ship of Fool
    4.6/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Ship of Fool

    S3:E3

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

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 4 - No Retreat, No Surrender
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #4 - No Retreat, No Surrender

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Neel Keller
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 5 - Bawamo Shazam
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Bawamo Shazam

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 6 - Driving Ms. Crazy
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Driving Ms. Crazy

    S3:E6

    When a ticket means that Stephanie must ride with Gabby for her to drive, Stephanie begins to get too comfortable with Gabby's friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 7 - Basket Case
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Basket Case

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 8 - Turning a Blind Eye
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Turning a Blind Eye

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 9 - Thumper for President
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Thumper for President

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 10 - Bag Lady
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Bag Lady

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 11 - Off the Hook
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Off the Hook

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 12 - Jamal in the Family
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Jamal in the Family

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 13 - Friendly Fire
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Friendly Fire

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 14 - Two Guys and a Gabby
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Two Guys and a Gabby

    S3:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #15 - 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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  16. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 16 - Smarty Bowl
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Smarty Bowl

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 17 - S-A-Tease
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - S-A-Tease

    S3:E17

    The night before Gabby takes the SATs, a secret about Stephanie is exposed; James and Aaron have a hard time sharing a room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 18 - International Incident
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - International Incident

    S3:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 19 - Yoot There It Is
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Yoot There It Is

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 20 - Walk Like a Boy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Walk Like a Boy

    S3:E20

    After Aaron is brought home by the police, family services must determine whether Stephanie and Charlie are doing a good enough job as parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #21 - 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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  22. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 22 - Bug Out
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Bug Out

    S3:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 23 - Playa Hata
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Playa Hata

    S3:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #24 - 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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  25. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 25 - Gone Batty
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Gone Batty

    S3:E25

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Fear Factor" is the best rated episode of "Instant Mom" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Victor Gonzalez and written by Regina Y. Hicks, it aired on 9/19/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Mysteries of Maggie".