Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Stephanie trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries a man with three kids. Her new role of full-time stepmom is cha
The Lying Game
Stephanie tells James that lying is acceptable if it makes someone’s day better, which leads him to tell a huge lie. W
Harp & Soul
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 in
Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
Stephanie tries to intervene when Aaron is given a hard time at school, but she makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Gabby’
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. Maggie backs h
Rock Mom
Stephanie begins to feel old. Stephanie escorts Gabby to an audition for a rock band, and manages to get the gig for her
Dances with She-Wolves
Stephanie attempts to get more involved by participating on the parents’ dance committee at James’ school only to fi
In Blog We Trust
The Gift of the Maggies
Stephanie surprises the family with a visit from her father at Christmas; Stephanie is surprised by Maggie's reaction to
Staycation
Stephanie plans activities at home when the family gets snowed in on their vacation.
Babysit This
Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge when the babysitter cancels on the night of a big event where Charlie is the speaker.
Dine Hard
When Charlie invites his boss over, Stephanie and the children make the wrong impression.
True Romance
Aaron misunderstands Charlie's advice and gives Sam all of Stephanie's jewelry; Gabby decides to torment James.
A Kids' Choice
Gabby and James both submit their own videos to win tickets to a sold-out Cody Simpson concert, but when Aaron wins the
Chore Money, Chore Problems
Stephanie cancels the maid service and gives the kids chores in an attempt for them to learn responsibility, but her pla
Requiem for Mr. Floppity
Aaron brings his class rabbit home to take care of it for the weekend but after it dies, Stephanie steps in and is deter
Buy Any Jeans Necessary
Stephanie and Charlie take sides when Gabby is held for shoplifting after returning a pair of jeans with the sensor stil
Distant Mom
The kids return from vacation with their mom Kimberly in Mozambique, and then they learn that they'll be moving there, f
Camp Fear
Stephanie goes on the family camping trip to help Aaron earn scout badges, but when Maggie shows up in the camping trail
Not Your Mother's Day
Stephanie is excited about celebrating her first Mother's Day until she learns that the family plans to celebrate her on
The Last Auction Hero
Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the children to give back; Stephanie goes to extreme measures to beat t
48 Hours
Stephanie's old pal visits when Charlie's on a business trip, and Stephanie struggles to deal with the kids while living
Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
Stephanie bribes Gabby and James to keep a secret when she hires an old boyfriend to install a new sound system for Char
Sanders Again
Stephanie worries that she is working too much when Aaron's imaginary friend returns.
An Egg by Any Other Name
The kids' garden is destroyed by the neighbors, so Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge, and soon the kids follow their ba
Gabby's Game Boy
When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence
Children of the Candy Corn
Stephanie feels expendable on Halloween when the kids make their own plans. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to maintain his rec
Teacher's Pest
Aaron lands in hot water with his teacher, whom he calls a doofus—a word he heard Stephanie utter. Meanwhile, James us
James Goes Pro
James' video-game skills get him on a professional team, but then he regrets going pro, so Stephanie and Charlie try to
Drill Team
Stephanie agrees to see a dentist to help Aaron get over his fears, but is nervous to discover the dentist is a face fro
Popular Mechanics
James becomes popular at school after others incorrectly believe he's a bad boy, and when one of his new pals does somet
Not Full House
Stephanie and Charlie plan a child-free weekend in New York, only to find that Aaron has stowed away in their car; James
How You Bike Me Now
When both Stephanie and James face rejection, she signs them up for a bike race to prove that hard work pays off.
My Stupid Sweet Sixteen
Stephanie plans a surprise party for Gabby's 16th birthday, but things don't go as she intended because of Maggie's mist
Yelly Monster
After Aaron describes Stephanie as a 'yelly monster' when she tries to get the family ready in the morning, Stephanie re
Ain't Misbehavin' or Else
When Stephanie's neighbor has better success getting the children to do things, Stephanie worries about what it is doing
Instant Prom
Noah asks Gabby to the prom, but she worries about fitting in at the after party; Stephanie and Charlie get overprotecti
Don't Worry, Be Maggie
After reacting to Gabby's desire to get a tattoo, Stephanie worries that she is becoming like Maggie, and makes efforts
Ghost Busted
Stephanie sees a horror movie with Gabby, despite Charlie's objections, and Stephanie winds up being frightened. Her fea
Fear Factor
After facing her fear of swimming, Stephanie forces the rest of the family to face their fears as well.
Mysteries of Maggie
Aaron learns that Maggie has a secret career as a romance novelist, but when she denies it, the family tries to get her
Ship of Fool
When Stephanie tries to teach James and Aaron about selfless generosity, the whole family starts helping Mr. Ebnetter fo
No Retreat, No Surrender
Stephanie and Charlie stop punishing Gabby and James for fighting, in hopes that they will work things out by themselves
Bawamo Shazam
With Gabby and the parents arguing, a smug Maggie takes Gabby for the weekend to straighten her out. When Gabby and Magg
Driving Ms. Crazy
When a ticket means that Stephanie must ride with Gabby for her to drive, Stephanie begins to get too comfortable with G
Basket Case
After Stephanie helps Aaron beat James at a game, Charlie worries that she has upset the balance of power in the family.
Turning a Blind Eye
Maggie bribes James and Aaron to pretend to be her younger brothers; Gabby is punished for having Noah over.
Thumper for President
After being humiliated by a girl at school, James runs against her in an election; Charlie asks Gabby to help him replac
Bag Lady
Gabby loans Stephanie's purse to a popular girl, but when it gets ruined, Gabby must scramble to replace it.
Off the Hook
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
The Phillips get a visit from their cousin, but Charlie worries he'll be a bad influence on James. Also, Aaron and Maggi
Friendly Fire
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
Gabby uses a childhood friend to make Noah jealous; Stephanie tries to correct Aaron when he accidentally calls her "Mom
Crimes of Fashion
Stephanie helps James lead a student rebellion when the principal cracks down on the dress code; Gabby teaches Charlie h
Smarty Bowl
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
The night before Gabby takes the SATs, a secret about Stephanie is exposed; James and Aaron have a hard time sharing a r
International Incident
James tries to trick Stephanie and Charlie into thinking one of his friends is actually a foreign exchange student.
Yoot There It Is
James and Gabby try to make a business out of selling Grandma Maggie's fruit snacks, but when she finds out, she wants a
Walk Like a Boy
After Aaron is brought home by the police, family services must determine whether Stephanie and Charlie are doing a good
Dollar Sign
Stephanie decides that Gabby needs to get a job and earn money for her car; Maggie and James try to teach the older gene
Bug Out
Stephanie blames the family for Aaron's alleged funk; they try to change their habits for a week but this only results i
Playa Hata
Charlie approves of a boy that Gabby's interested in, which makes her doubt her decision; James finds himself with two g
Hourly Rage
Gabby is the group leader for her school project but when Stephanie discovers that she's acting like a tyrant, she gets
Gone Batty
Gabby finds out that her ex's new girlfriend is using him and tries to expose the truth but everyone thinks she's jealou
Ain't Over Till It's Over
Gabby is leaving for college a year early and Stephanie and Charlie consider having a baby; Aaron and James want to live
