7.8/10139 votes#1 - 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
8.8/10113 votes#2 - 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
8.8/10117 votes#3 - 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
8.5/10125 votes#4 - 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
8.7/10108 votes#5 - 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
8.8/10100 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
8.8/10121 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
8.7/10123 votes#8 - 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
9.0/1097 votes#9 - 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
8.8/1098 votes#10 - 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
8.6/1093 votes#11 - 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
8.9/1095 votes#12 - 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
8.7/1090 votes#13 - 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
8.9/10115 votes#14 - 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
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Genres:DramaComedy
Network:JTBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Good Bad Mother" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 139 votes. Directed by Sim Na-yeon and written by Bae Se-young, it aired on 4/26/2023. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".