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S1 E5 21min TV-PG

Aaron's being given a hard time at school, and when Stephanie tries to intervene, she makes matters worse. Gabby's trying out for cheerleading and Maggie volunteers to coach her, but comes off more like a drill sergeant. Air Date: Nov 5, 2014

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Season 1

S1 E1 Pilot

Stephanie trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries an older 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.

Nov 01, 2014 22 min TV-PG D

S1 E2 In Blog We Trust

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.

Nov 02, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E3 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 instrument against their will, Stephanie learns a very public and embarrassing lesson in parenting.

Nov 03, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E4 Dances With She-Wolves

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.

Nov 04, 2014 21 min TV-PG

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S1 E5 Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil

Nov 05, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E6 The Lying Game

Stephanie tells James that lying is OK 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

Nov 06, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E7 48 Hours

Stephanie has an old friend staying when Charlie's away on business, and between Aaron's playdate, James' school project, a grounded Gabby, and more friends arriving expecting "party girl" Stephanie, things spin out of control.

Nov 07, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E8 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 him up, but Gabby sneakily gleans advice from Stephanie on how to get around the rule.

Nov 08, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E9 Staycation

Stephanie plans the family vacation she never had, but when they're snowed in - Stephanie's dream turns into a staycation as the rest of the Phillips family tries to plot their escape from her endless home "cruise" activities.

Nov 09, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E10 Rock Mom

Stephanie doesn't get carded at a club and is feeling old. When she escorts Gabby to a lead singer audition for a rock band and instead lands the gig, she sees it as the pick me up she needs, but Gabby doesn't share the feeling.

Nov 10, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E11 Babysit This

Charlie is the speaker at a big event when the sitter cancels so a desperate Stephanie leaves Gabby in charge against his wishes. As the kids try to survive each other at home, an upset Charlie may not make it thru his speech.

Nov 11, 2014 21 min TV-PG

S1 E12 Requiem for Mr. Floppity

Aaron must care for his class rabbit for the weekend but the bunny meets an untimely death after a startle from a balloon pop. Now Stephanie's determined to explain the nature of loss to a 6 year-old against the teacher's wishes

Nov 12, 2014 21 min TV-PG

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