Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 20 Not Your Mother's Day

Instant Mom season 1 episode 20, titled "Not Your Mother's Day," revolves around Stephanie's plans for Mother's Day. As the mother of three children, she desires a day to feel appreciated, showered with love and with some time to relax away from the responsibilities of motherhood. However, she is met with uncooperative children, distracted husband, and unexpected visitors during her supposed "day off."

The episode begins as Stephanie, played by Tia Mowry, shares her expectations for Mother's Day with her husband Charlie, played by Michael Boatman. She explains that she doesn't want to cook, clean, or change any diapers for the day, and that she wants to be pampered with breakfast in bed, a spa day, and flowers. Charlie nods along, but events quickly take on an unforeseen trajectory.

Stephanie's Mother's Day begins early in the morning when her toddler son Aaron wakes her up screaming, and her daughter Gabby barges in with a home-made Mother's Day card. When Stephanie regains her composure, she finds out that Charlie has already left to work and has taken the only available car, which meant that she couldn't make it to the spa appointment she booked.

In hopes of still having some alone time, Stephanie leaves her kids with her own mother Maggie, played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, who unexpectedly brings along her new boy toy, who immediately crashes the hopes Stephanie had of spending quiet time with her mother. Meanwhile, Gabby and her friend James are trying to find the perfect Mother's Day gift for their mom, Lisa.

As it turns out, Gabby's definition of the perfect gift for Lisa doesn't match up with Stephanie's plans for her own Mother's Day. Gabby who has heard her friends in school talking about Lord of the Rings figures, sets off to find its figurines for Lisa. On the other hand, Stephanie attempts to have some quality self-care time at the nail salon, but ends up bonding over gossip with the other moms there while she waits for her turn.

As the day goes on, things only get busier and more chaotic for Stephanie, as the dads pick a fight with Charlie at his job and end up at Stephanie's house for some unexpected bonding time. Stephanie takes charge of the situation and turns the accident into a more meaningful bonding experience while simultaneously trying to prevent disaster.

The episode concludes with a heartfelt moment between Stephanie and her kids, as they surprise her with their own gift and show how they understand and appreciate the sacrifices that being a mother involves. Even though Stephanie's expectations of a perfect Mother's Day aren't met, she realizes that it's the thought that counts, and that the love of her family is all that she needs to feel appreciated.

In conclusion, "Not Your Mother's Day" is a funny and heart-warming episode that explores the struggles and rewards of motherhood. It highlights the challenges mothers face in juggling their own needs and desires with the needs of their families, and celebrates the joy and fulfillment that comes from being a mother. It's a great episode to watch with your own family, and it reminds us all to appreciate our mothers and the work they do.