The Best Episodes of The Good Bad Mother
Every episode of The Good Bad Mother ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Good Bad Mother!
A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Good Bad Mother" is "Episode 9", rated 9/10 from 95 user votes. It was directed by Sim Na-yeon and written by Bae Se-young. "Episode 9" aired on 5/24/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".
9.0/10 95 votes#1 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/24/2023
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.9/10 116 votes#2 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2023
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.9/10 94 votes#3 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/1/2023
After a frightening incident at the farm, Young-soon discovers more information. As Kang-ho proceeds with his plan, Mi-joo and Sam-sik follow suit.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.9/10 114 votes#4 - Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 6/8/2023
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.8/10 112 votes#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2023
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.8/10 99 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2023
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.8/10 120 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2023
Young-soon panics about the future after she receives scary news. Another sudden blow forces her to make hard decisions about herself and Kang-ho.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.8/10 97 votes#8 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2023
Young-soon prepares Kang-ho for a safer future. After a startling incident, Mi-joo and Kang-ho share a tender moment — further complicating their lives.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.7/10 107 votes#9 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2023
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.7/10 122 votes#10 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2023
Young-soon pushes Kang-ho to the limits. She later finds a perplexing item from her son's old life. Mi-joo navigates her complex feelings around Kang-ho.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.7/10 89 votes#11 - Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/7/2023
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.6/10 92 votes#12 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/31/2023
With Mi-joo by his side, Kang-ho finds out the truth after an alarming moment. Bang Sam-sik gets caught up in a dangerous situation.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
8.5/10 124 votes#13 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2023
As Kang-ho recovers, he and Young-soon get closer. However, Young-soon later visits Seoul and witnesses unfavorable traces of Kang-ho's life.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young
7.9/10 138 votes#14 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2023
After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Jin Young-soon raises her son with the aim of steering him away from a life of hardship like hers.
Director: Sim Na-yeon
Writer: Bae Se-young