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The Worst Episodes of Instant Mom

Every episode of Instant Mom ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Instant Mom!

Worst episode
S3E3 Ship of Fool
4.38 votes
Best episode
S1E20 Not Your Mother's Day
9.418 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.5avg
Binge time
23h 50m
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 3 - Ship of Fool
    4.3/10(8 votes)

    S3:E3

    When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter for the wrong reasons.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 4 - No Retreat, No Surrender
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Neel Keller
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 8 - Turning a Blind Eye
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 10 - Bag Lady
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 14 - Two Guys and a Gabby
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S3:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 9 - Thumper for President
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 5 - Bawamo Shazam
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 16 - Requiem for Mr. Floppity
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E16

    Aaron brings his class rabbit home to take care of it for the weekend but after it dies, Stephanie steps in and is determined to explain the nature of loss to Aaron, despite his teacher's objections.

    Director:Roger Christiansen
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  9. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 11 - Off the Hook
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 1 - Fear Factor
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Regina Y. Hicks

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  11. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 13 - True Romance
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E13

    Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 7 - Basket Case
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 12 - Jamal in the Family
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 16 - Smarty Bowl
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 6 - Driving Ms. Crazy
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 15 - Crimes of Fashion
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S3:E15

    Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie how to use social media.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 18 - Distant Mom
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E18

    The kids return from vacation with their mom Kimberly in Mozambique, and then they learn that they'll be moving there, far away from Stephanie and Charlie. Meanwhile, Stephanie is responsible of hiring a clown for a one year old's birthday party.

    Director:Shannon Flynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 18 - International Incident
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S3:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 15 - Chore Money, Chore Problems
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E15

    Stephanie cancels the maid service and gives the kids chores in an attempt for them to learn responsibility, but her plan backfires when the kids go on strike.

    Director:Bryan Barber
    Writer:Yamara Taylor

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  20. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 13 - Friendly Fire
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 5 - Not a Date
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Gabby gets asked out by a boy and she wants to go, but Charlie doesn't want her to date until she’s 16. Maggie backs him up, but Gabby sneakily gleans advice from Stephanie on how to get around the rule.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 11 - Babysit This
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E11

    Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker.

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  23. Instant Mom Season 2 Episode 3 - Gabby's Game Boy
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E3

    When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 19 - Yoot There It Is
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Instant Mom Season 3 Episode 2 - Mysteries of Maggie
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Glenn Gers

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ship of Fool" is the worst rated episode of Instant Mom. It scored 4.3/10 from 8 votes. Directed by John Fortenberry and written by Unknown, it aired on September 26, 2015. This episode scored 1.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "No Retreat, No Surrender".

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