Storyline

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.

First Aired

2013-09-29
Last Aired

2015-12-19
Creator

Warren Bell
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

3
Episodes

65
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Nick at Nite, TV Land

Keywords:

stepmother family sitcom blended family

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Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

1. Pilot

Stephanie trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries a man with three kids. Her new role of full-t...More

Stephanie trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries a man with three kids. Her new role of full-time stepmom is challenging as she struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible self.Less

22mins 2013-09-29

2. The Lying Game

Stephanie tells James that lying is acceptable if it makes someone’s day better, which leads him to te...More

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.Less

22mins 2013-10-06

3. Harp & Soul

Stephanie’s determined to bond with the kids and uses her love of music to do it. But by forcing them ...More

Stephanie’s determined to bond with the kids and uses her love of music to do it. But by forcing them to take up an instrument against their will, Stephanie learns a very public and embarrassing lesson in parenting.Less

22mins 2013-10-13

4. Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil

Stephanie tries to intervene when Aaron is given a hard time at school, but she makes matters worse. M...More

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.Less

22mins 2013-10-20

5. Not a Date

Gabby gets asked out by a boy and she wants to go, but Charlie doesn't want her to date until she’s 16...More

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.Less

22mins 2013-10-27

6. Rock Mom

Stephanie begins to feel old. Stephanie escorts Gabby to an audition for a rock band, and manages to g...More

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.Less

22mins 2013-11-03

7. Dances with She-Wolves

Stephanie attempts to get more involved by participating on the parents’ dance committee at James’ sch...More

Stephanie attempts to get more involved by participating on the parents’ dance committee at James’ school only to find the other mothers mean and unwelcoming to the too pretty, too excited, binder-ready Stephanie.Less

22mins 2013-11-10

8. In Blog We Trust

Stephanie seeks parenting advice by starting an anonymous blog and receives helpful tips until she dis...More

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.Less

22mins 2013-11-24

9. The Gift of the Maggies

Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Ma...More

Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Maggie's reaction to her father's visit.Less

22mins 2013-12-08

10. Staycation

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

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

22mins 2014-01-05

11. Babysit This

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

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

22mins 2014-01-12

12. Dine Hard

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

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

22mins 2014-01-19

13. True Romance

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

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

22mins 2014-02-09

14. A Kids' Choice

Gabby and James both submit their own videos to win tickets to a sold-out Cody Simpson concert, but wh...More

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.Less

22mins 2014-03-29

15. Chore Money, Chore Problems

Stephanie cancels the maid service and gives the kids chores in an attempt for them to learn responsib...More

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.Less

22mins 2014-04-03

16. Requiem for Mr. Floppity

Aaron brings his class rabbit home to take care of it for the weekend but after it dies, Stephanie ste...More

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.Less

22mins 2014-04-10

17. Buy Any Jeans Necessary

Stephanie and Charlie take sides when Gabby is held for shoplifting after returning a pair of jeans wi...More

Stephanie and Charlie take sides when Gabby is held for shoplifting after returning a pair of jeans with the sensor still on; James sells unopened wedding presents to make extra money.Less

22mins 2014-04-17

18. Distant Mom

The kids return from vacation with their mom Kimberly in Mozambique, and then they learn that they'll ...More

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.Less

22mins 2014-04-24

19. Camp Fear

Stephanie goes on the family camping trip to help Aaron earn scout badges, but when Maggie shows up in...More

Stephanie goes on the family camping trip to help Aaron earn scout badges, but when Maggie shows up in the camping trailer, the family has no interest in being out in the woods, so Stephanie is determined to keep them out of there so Aaron can earn his scout badges the right way.Less

22mins 2014-05-01

20. Not Your Mother's Day

Stephanie is excited about celebrating her first Mother's Day until she learns that the family plans t...More

Stephanie is excited about celebrating her first Mother's Day until she learns that the family plans to celebrate her on Stepmother's 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.Less

22mins 2014-05-08

21. The Last Auction Hero

Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme ...More

Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme measures to beat the previous fund-raising record.Less

22mins 2014-05-29

22. 48 Hours

Stephanie's old pal visits when Charlie's on a business trip, and Stephanie struggles to deal with the...More

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