Episode 1
Sanders Again
22m
Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns.
Episode credits
Written by Russ WoodyGuest stars Mary Pat Gleason
TV series
Instant Mom
2013TV-PG3 seasons8.2 / 10
Martini Mondays and tequila Tuesdays take a back seat to new step-motherhood when former party girl Stephanie marries Charlie, an older dad with three kids. Becoming an instant mom doesn't come with a rulebook, but it does come with a dose of humor as Stephanie traverses the fine line between being a friend and being a responsible parent.
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Synopsis
Martini Mondays and tequila Tuesdays take a back seat to new step-motherhood when former party girl Stephanie marries Charlie, an older dad with three kids. Becoming an instant mom doesn't come with a rulebook, but it does come with a dose of humor as Stephanie traverses the fine line between being a friend and being a responsible parent.
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Episode 2
An Egg by Any Other Name
22m
The kids' garden is destroyed by the neighbors, so Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge, and soon the kids follow their bad example.
Episode credits
Guest stars Evan Crooks, Molly Hagan, John Michael Higgins
Episode 3
Gabby's Game Boy
22m
When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence.
Episode credits
Guest stars B.J. Mitchell
Episode 4
Children of the Candy Corn
22m
Stephanie feels expendable on Halloween when the kids make their own plans. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to maintain his record for having the best decorated house in the neighborhood.
Episode credits
Guest stars Carsen Warner, Haley Pullos, B.J. Mitchell
Episode 5
Teacher's Pest
22m
Aaron lands in hot water with his teacher, whom he calls a doofus—a word he heard Stephanie utter. Meanwhile, James uses Charlie in his plan to get out of doing his history homework.
Episode credits
Guest stars Haley Pullos, Mary Pat Gleason, Tyler Corbet, Allison Munn, Laura Krystine, Alan Ruck
Episode 6
James Goes Pro
22m
James' video-game skills get him on a professional team, but then he regrets going pro, so Stephanie and Charlie try to get him out of his contract.
Episode credits
Guest stars John DeLuca, B.J. Mitchell, Ceyair J Wright
Episode 7
Drill Team
22m
Stephanie agrees to see a dentist to help Aaron get over his fears, but is nervous to discover the dentist is a face from her past.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matt Besser
Episode 8
Popular Mechanics
22m
James becomes popular at school after others incorrectly believe he's a bad boy, and when one of his new pals does something wrong, he's reluctant to tattle; Stephanie lectures James about doing the right thing.
Episode credits
Guest stars Isaak Presley, Amarr M. Wooten, B.J. Mitchell, Trevor Gore
Episode 9
Not Full House
22m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Carsen Warner, Haley Pullos, B.J. Mitchell, Reno Selmser, Shawn McGill
Episode 10
How You Bike Me Now
22m
When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off.
Episode credits
Guest stars Reagan Gomez-Preston
Episode 11
My Stupid Sweet Sixteen
22m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Haley Pullos, B.J. Mitchell
Episode 12
Yelly Monster
22m
After Aaron describes Stephanie as a 'yelly monster' when she tries to get the family ready in the morning, Stephanie realizes that she must do better.
Where to watch Instant MomEpisode 13
Ain't Misbehavin' or Else
22m
When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Michael Higgins
Episode 14
Instant Prom
22m
Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotective.
Episode credits
Guest stars Haley Pullos, B.J. Mitchell, Cooper Peltz
Episode 15
Don't Worry, Be Maggie
22m
After reacting to Gabby's desire to get a tattoo, Stephanie worries that she is becoming like Maggie, and makes efforts to prove otherwise.
Episode credits
Guest stars Notlim Taylor
Episode 16
Ghost Busted
22mfinale
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.
Where to watch Instant MomEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Instant Mom
Cast
Tia MowryStephanie Phillips
Michael BoatmanCharlie Phillips
Sydney ParkGabby Phillips
Tylen Jacob WilliamsJames PhillipsDamarr CalhounAaron Phillips
Sheryl Lee RalphMaggie Turner
Malachi BartonTrevor
Uriah SheltonEmmeryCredits
- Created by
- Jessica Butler, Warren Bell
- Written by
- Glenn Gers, Russ Woody, Regina Y. Hicks, Lori Kirkland Baker, Yamara Taylor, Larry Doyle, Annie Levine, Howard Michael Gould, Regina Y. Hicks, Lori Kirkland Baker, Warren Bell, Howard Michael Gould
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 65
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Nick at NiteUnited States
TV LandUnited States
NickMomUnited States
Kapital EntertainmentUnited States
Nickelodeon ProductionsUnited States
Themes
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