Instant Mom (Season 3)

Fear Factor (Episode 1)

Writer: Regina Y. Hicks

Air date: 2015-09-19

Runtime: 22 min

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

Mysteries of Maggie (Episode 2)

Writer: Glenn Gers

Air date: 2015-09-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Ship of Fool (Episode 3)

Air date: 2015-09-26

Runtime: 22 min

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

No Retreat, No Surrender (Episode 4)

Air date: 2015-09-26

Runtime: 22 min

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

Bawamo Shazam (Episode 5)

Air date: 2015-10-03

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Driving Ms. Crazy (Episode 6)

Air date: 2015-10-03

Runtime: 22 min

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

Basket Case (Episode 7)

Air date: 2015-10-10

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Turning a Blind Eye (Episode 8)

Air date: 2015-10-10

Runtime: 22 min

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

Thumper for President (Episode 9)

Air date: 2015-10-17

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Bag Lady (Episode 10)

Air date: 2015-10-17

Runtime: 22 min

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

Off the Hook (Episode 11)

Air date: 2015-10-24

Runtime: 22 min

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

Jamal in the Family (Episode 12)

Air date: 2015-10-24

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Friendly Fire (Episode 13)

Air date: 2015-10-31

Runtime: 22 min

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

Two Guys and a Gabby (Episode 14)

Air date: 2015-10-31

Runtime: 22 min

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

Crimes of Fashion (Episode 15)

Air date: 2015-11-07

Runtime: 22 min

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

Smarty Bowl (Episode 16)

Air date: 2015-11-07

Runtime: 22 min

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

S-A-Tease (Episode 17)

Air date: 2015-11-14

Runtime: 22 min

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

International Incident (Episode 18)

Air date: 2015-11-14

Runtime: 22 min

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

Yoot There It Is (Episode 19)

Air date: 2015-11-21

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Walk Like a Boy (Episode 20)

Air date: 2015-11-21

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: After Aaron is brought home by the police, family services must determine whether Stephanie and Charlie are doing a good enough job as parents.

Dollar Sign (Episode 21)

Air date: 2015-12-05

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Bug Out (Episode 22)

Air date: 2015-12-05

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Playa Hata (Episode 23)

Air date: 2015-12-12

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Hourly Rage (Episode 24)

Air date: 2015-12-12

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Gabby is the group leader for her school project but when Stephanie discovers that she's acting like a tyrant, she gets involved; Stephanie somehow ends up doing all the work.

Gone Batty (Episode 25)

Air date: 2015-12-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Gabby finds out that her ex's new girlfriend is using him and tries to expose the truth but everyone thinks she's jealous; Charlie, Aaron and Maggie search for a bat.

Ain't Over Till It's Over (Episode 26)

Air date: 2015-12-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Gabby is leaving for college a year early and Stephanie and Charlie consider having a baby; Aaron and James want to live with their mother in Orlando.