The WORST episodes of Instant Mom
Every episode of Instant Mom ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Instant Mom!
"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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - Ship of Fool
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2015
When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Ain't Misbehavin' or Else
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/13/2015
When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them.
#13 - My Stupid Sweet Sixteen
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/29/2015
Stephanie plans a surprise party for Gabby's 16th birthday, but things don't go as she intended because of Maggie's mistake with the invitations.
#14 - Not Full House
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2015
Stephanie and Charlie plan a child-free weekend in New York, only to find that Aaron has stowed away in their car; James and Gabby make plans while their parents are away.
#15 - Ghost Busted
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/3/2015
Stephanie sees a horror movie with Gabby, despite Charlie's objections, and Stephanie winds up being frightened. Her fears then escalate when James tries to persuade her their house is haunted.
#16 - Don't Worry, Be Maggie
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/27/2015
After reacting to Gabby's desire to get a tattoo, Stephanie worries that she is becoming like Maggie, and makes efforts to prove otherwise.
#17 - Instant Prom
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/20/2015
Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective.
#18 - How You Bike Me Now
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2015
When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#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."
#25 - 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.