The BEST episodes of Instant Mom season 3

Every episode of Instant Mom season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Instant Mom season 3!

"Instant Mom" follows young party girl Stephanie who trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries an older man, Charlie, with three kids. Stephanie slowly grows into her role as a full-time stepmom while struggling to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible life.

Last Updated: 9/13/2024Network: TV LandStatus: Ended
star
8.17
18 votes

#1 - Off the Hook

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/24/2015

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

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star
8.11
18 votes

#2 - S-A-Tease

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/14/2015

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

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star
8.07
15 votes

#3 - Playa Hata

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/12/2015

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.

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star
8.06
16 votes

#4 - Driving Ms. Crazy

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2015

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

Directors: Sheldon Epps
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star
8.00
16 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Sheldon Epps
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star
7.95
19 votes

#6 - Friendly Fire

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/31/2015

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

Directors: Shannon Flynn
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star
7.93
15 votes

#7 - Bawamo Shazam

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2015

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.

Directors: Shannon Flynn
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star
7.89
18 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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star
7.88
17 votes

#9 - Basket Case

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/10/2015

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.

Directors: Neel Keller
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star
7.82
17 votes

#10 - Thumper for President

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2015

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.

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star
7.82
17 votes

#11 - 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.

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star
7.81
16 votes

#12 - 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.

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star
7.80
20 votes

#13 - Smarty Bowl

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/7/2015

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

Directors: John Fortenberry
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star
7.76
17 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Ken Levine
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star
7.75
16 votes

#15 - International Incident

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/14/2015

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

Directors: Neel Keller
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star
7.73
22 votes

#16 - Jamal in the Family

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/24/2015

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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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star
7.72
18 votes

#17 - Fear Factor

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2015

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

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
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star
7.69
16 votes

#18 - Bag Lady

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/17/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Judge
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star
7.67
15 votes

#19 - Yoot There It Is

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/21/2015

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.

Directors: Neel Keller
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star
7.65
20 votes

#20 - Turning a Blind Eye

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2015

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

Directors: Shannon Flynn
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star
7.65
17 votes

#21 - Walk Like a Boy

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/21/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Judge
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star
7.63
16 votes

#22 - Gone Batty

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/19/2015

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.

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star
7.57
14 votes

#23 - Bug Out

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/5/2015

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.

Directors: Sheldon Epps
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star
7.50
20 votes

#24 - Two Guys and a Gabby

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/31/2015

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

Directors: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Sean Presant
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star
7.44
18 votes

#25 - No Retreat, No Surrender

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2015

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

Directors: Neel Keller
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