Instant Mom

When Aaron's imaginary friend "Sanders" comes back, Stephanie is worried that she is spending too much time working. After reading up on the subject, Stephanie makes sure Sanders feels welcomed, until he crosses the line.

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

Tired of the kids not pulling their weight, Stephanie cancels the maid service and institutes chores. When the kids go on strike demanding pay, Charlie declares war and Stephanie seeks a compromise before things get out of hand.

Stephanie and Charlie seek revenge against their neighbors for ruining the kids' garden. When the rest of the family follow their lead, they realize they need to be the bigger people, but the neighbors don't make it easy.

Stephanie and Charlie discover that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, breaking Charlie's no dating rule. When they meet the boy, they are not impressed with the bad influence he has on their kids.

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

After Gabby is held for shoplifting for returning a pair of jeans with the sensor still on, Stephanie and Charlie take sides. Meanwhile, James is selling their unopened wedding presents to make extra cash.

The kids return from a vacation to Mozambique with their mom, Kim, only to learn the trip was actually a job interview at the embassy. They soon find out they are moving to Africa and away from Stephanie and Charlie.

Despite Charlie's protests, Stephanie takes the family camping to help Aaron earn his Woodland Scout badges, convinced her "momitude" will overcome her lack of experience. Once there, Mother Nature quickly shows her who is boss.

Stephanie is excited for her first Mother's Day, but learns the family intends to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day instead. She books a last-minute spa day with her own mom, only to find out it is a couple's package.

Stephanie organizes a charity auction to inspire the kids to give back. She goes to extreme measures to beat the previous fundraising record, losing sight of the lesson she was trying to teach. Guest Star: Caroline Aaron

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.

Stephanie asks an old boyfriend to come install a new sound system as her anniversary gift for Charlie, but when Gabby and James learn the truth, she bribes each of them to keep her secret.