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The Good Bad Mother

The Good Bad Mother

All mothers in the world are bad.

TV-MA2023•1h 8m•8.9/10
DramaComedy

Ratings

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8.9/10(179)

A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.

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Production

Film Monster, Drama House, SLL

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 26, 2023

Last Aired

June 8, 2023

Networks

JTBC

Created By

Sim Na-yeon, Bae Se-young

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-04-26
After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Jin Young-soon raises her son with the aim of steering him away from a life of hardship like hers.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-04-27
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-05-03
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2023-05-04
As Kang-ho recovers, he and Young-soon get closer. However, Young-soon later visits Seoul and witnesses unfavorable traces of Kang-ho's life.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2023-05-10
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2023-05-11
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2023-05-17
Young-soon panics about the future after she receives scary news. Another sudden blow forces her to make hard decisions about herself and Kang-ho.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2023-05-18
Young-soon pushes Kang-ho to the limits. She later finds a perplexing item from her son's old life. Mi-joo navigates her complex feelings around Kang-ho.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2023-05-24
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2023-05-25
Young-soon prepares Kang-ho for a safer future. After a startling incident, Mi-joo and Kang-ho share a tender moment — further complicating their lives.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2023-05-31
With Mi-joo by his side, Kang-ho finds out the truth after an alarming moment. Bang Sam-sik gets caught up in a dangerous situation.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2023-06-01
After a frightening incident at the farm, Young-soon discovers more information. As Kang-ho proceeds with his plan, Mi-joo and Sam-sik follow suit.
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2023-06-07
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2023-06-08
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.

Cast

Ra Mi-ran

Ra Mi-ran

Jin Young-soon

Lee Do-hyun

Lee Do-hyun

Choi Kang-ho

Ahn Eun-jin

Ahn Eun-jin

Lee Mi-joo

Yoo In-soo

Yoo In-soo

Bang Sam-sik

Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Song Woo-byeok

Jung Woong-in

Jung Woong-in

Oh Tae-soo

Hong Bi-ra

Hong Bi-ra

Oh Ha-young

Seo Yi-sook

Seo Yi-sook

Park Sung-ae

Jang Won-young

Jang Won-young

Mr. Bang

Kang Mal-geum

Kang Mal-geum

Jung Gum-ja

Kim Won-hae

Kim Won-hae

Son Yong-rak

Park Bo-kyung

Park Bo-kyung

Yong-rak's Wife

Gi So-you

Gi So-you

Lee Ye-jin

Park Da-on

Park Da-on

Lee Seo-jin

Bek Hyun-jin

Bek Hyun-jin

Baek Hoon-ah

Choi Sun-jin

Choi Sun-jin

So Ji-seok

Park Cheon

Park Cheon

Cha Seung-eon

Lee Sang-hun

Lee Sang-hun

Mr. Yang

Oh Ha-ni

Oh Ha-ni

Sun-young

Josh Newton

Josh Newton

Andrea

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