
The Good Bad Mother
All mothers in the world are bad.
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.
Episodes

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.

Episode 2
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.

Episode 3
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.

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.

Episode 5
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.

Episode 6
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.

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.

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.

Episode 9
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 13
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.

Episode 14
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.
Trailers & More
About The Good Bad Mother
- Creators
- Sim Na-yeon, Bae Se-young
- Cast
- Ra Mi-ran, Lee Do-hyun, Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo In-soo, Choi Mu-sung, Jung Woong-in
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Content rating
- TV-MA
- Original language
- Korean
- Production countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
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