The Good Bad Mother Season 1

Season 1

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.

Air date: 2023-04-26

Episodes: 14

Episodes

E1: Episode 1

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.

Air date: 2023-04-26 • ★ 6.5

E2: Episode 2

Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.

Air date: 2023-04-27 • ★ 9

E3: Episode 3

A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.

Air date: 2023-05-03

E4: Episode 4

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.

Air date: 2023-05-04

E5: Episode 5

After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.

Air date: 2023-05-10 • ★ 8.4

E6: Episode 6

Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.

Air date: 2023-05-11

E7: Episode 7

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.

Air date: 2023-05-17

E8: Episode 8

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.

Air date: 2023-05-18

E9: Episode 9

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

Air date: 2023-05-24 • ★ 10

E10: Episode 10

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.

Air date: 2023-05-25 • ★ 10

E11: Episode 11

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.

Air date: 2023-05-31 • ★ 10

E12: Episode 12

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.

Air date: 2023-06-01

E13: Episode 13

Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.

Air date: 2023-06-07

E14: Episode 14

Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.

Air date: 2023-06-08