The Good Bad Mother

All mothers in the world are bad.

TV-MA2023•1h 8m•8.9/10

DramaComedy

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8.9/10(197)

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

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

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Season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air date: 2023-05-24

Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.

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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.