Instant Mom

Stephanie tells James that lying is acceptable if it makes someone’s day better, which leads him to tell a huge lie. When everyone is called to the principal’s office, the family must find a balance between honesty and shading the truth.

Stephanie tries to intervene when Aaron is given a hard time at school, but she makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Gabby’s trying out for cheerleading and Maggie volunteers to coach her, but comes off more like a drill sergeant.

Stephanie begins to feel old. Stephanie escorts Gabby to an audition for a rock band, and manages to get the gig for herself. James and Aaron try to bribe Maggie for money to buy a video game.

Stephanie seeks parenting advice by starting an anonymous blog and receives helpful tips until she discovers that the “helpful” users are the kids living under her roof, who have an agenda of their own.

Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.

When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.

Gabby and James both submit their own videos to win tickets to a sold-out Cody Simpson concert, but when Aaron wins the tickets with his own video, the family fights over who will go with him.

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 teachers objections.

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

Stephanie is excited about celebrating her first Mothers Day until she learns that the family plans to celebrate her on Stepmothers Day instead; Stephanie takes her mother to a day spa and gets some unexpected "mom" advice from a few experts who attempt to cheer her up.

Stephanies old pal visits when Charlies on a business trip, and Stephanie struggles to deal with the kids while living up to her old party-gal reputation.

Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aarons imaginary friend returns.

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

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.

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.

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.

Stephanie plans a surprise party for Gabbys 16th birthday, but things dont go as she intended because of Maggies mistake with the invitations.

When Stephanies neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing to them.

After reacting to Gabbys desire to get a tattoo, Stephanie worries that she is becoming like Maggie, and makes efforts to prove otherwise.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Stephanie asks Aaron to befriend a clients son, not realizing Aaron is terrified of him; Gabby saves Maggies life.

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

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

James and Gabby try to make a business out of selling Grandma Maggies fruit snacks, but when she finds out, she wants a piece of the action.

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.

Charlie approves of a boy that Gabbys interested in, which makes her doubt her decision; James finds himself with two girlfriends at the same time.

Gabby finds out that her exs new girlfriend is using him and tries to expose the truth but everyone thinks shes jealous; Charlie, Aaron and Maggie search for a bat.