Instant Mom Season 1 Episode 3
Instant Mom
Season 1

Ep 3. Harp & Soul

  • TV-PG
  • October 13, 2013
  • 21 min
  • 8.3  (8)

Carly Shay has been uprooted from her life in Seattle to live with her new husband, Aaron, and his three kids in Los Angeles. In "Instant Mom" Season 1, Episode 3: "Harp & Soul," Carly finds herself at the mercy of her teenage stepdaughter, Gabby, who becomes convinced that she has a gift for playing the harp.

The episode opens with Gabby (Sydney Park) practicing on her harp in the living room while Carly (Tia Mowry-Hardrict) tries to get some work done. After Gabby's music gets too distracting, Carly tries to put a stop to it, but Gabby insists that she's working on something important. Soon, Gabby announces to Carly and the rest of the family that she has signed up for a talent show at school and plans to perform a harp solo.

Carly is hesitant to encourage Gabby's newfound passion, knowing that Gabby has a history of quickly losing interest in hobbies. However, she doesn't want to stifle Gabby's creative side, so she agrees to help Gabby practice her harp playing.

As Gabby becomes increasingly obsessed with perfecting her harp skills, Carly starts to worry that Gabby's focus on one hobby will prevent her from exploring other interests. When Gabby announces that she wants to quit soccer to focus on the harp, Carly tries to gently encourage her to keep up with her other activities as well.

Meanwhile, the youngest of Carly's stepchildren, James (Tylen Williams), is struggling with his own interest in music. He wants to take up the trumpet, but is afraid of being teased by his friends. Carly tries to help James build up his confidence by teaching him some self-defense moves, but her efforts backfire when James winds up accidentally injuring his trumpet teacher.

As the talent show approaches, Gabby becomes increasingly nervous about her harp solo, causing tension between her and Carly. However, when the night of the talent show arrives, Gabby's success or failure is the least of their worries. When the family arrives at the school, they discover that they've left Gabby's harp at home. In a race against time, they rush back to the house to retrieve the harp and get back to the school before Gabby's performance.

In the end, both Gabby and James get a chance to shine at the talent show. Gabby's harp solo is a hit, and James shows off his newly found trumpet skills in front of his friends. Carly and Aaron watch proudly from the audience, glad to see both of their stepchildren finding success in their own unique ways.

"Harp & Soul" is a heartwarming episode that explores the challenges of balancing a child's passions with the need to explore different interests. Carly's struggle to balance Gabby's focus on the harp with her desire to try other activities is relatable to many parents and stepparents who want to encourage their children's creativity without limiting their potential. The episode also highlights the importance of self-confidence and perseverance, as James overcomes his fear of being teased to pursue his interest in music. Overall, "Harp & Soul" is a charming and relatable episode that showcases the growing bond between Carly and her new family.

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Instant Mom, Season 1 Episode 3, is available to watch and stream on Nickelodeon. You can also buy, rent Instant Mom on demand at BET+, Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    October 13, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (8)