Nick at Nite comedy pilot Instant Mom (working title) has been picked up to series with a 13-episode order. But in a twist, the multi-camera comedy starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict will have its premiere airings on NickMom, marking the first scripted series for the primetime TV block. It will then repeat on Nick at Nite. Instant Mom was created by Warren Bell and Jessica Butler who will not be involved with the series. They are succeeded by Howard Gould (The Jeff Foxworthy Show), who has come on board as executive producer/showrunner. Instant Mom hails from executive producer Aaron Kaplan. It marks Kaplan's second Nick pilot, along with Wendell & Vinnie, both of whom have gone to series. (Both directed by John Fortenberry).

Instant Mom follows young party girl Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict) who trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries an older man, Charlie (Michael Boatman), with three kids.  Stephanie slowly grows into her role as a full-time stepmom while struggling to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible life.  Sheryl Lee Ralph stars as Stephanie's mother Maggie and rounding out the cast are the three kids played by Sydney Park, Tylen Williams and Damarr Calhoun. "Instant Mom is the perfect addition to our NickMom nighttime comedy block designed to let moms unwind from the day and laugh at the often hilarious experiences of parenthood," said Bronwen O'Keefe, SVP, NickMom. "This show has a fantastic cast and at the center is Tia bringing all her warmth and talent to this funny and relatable character."