The Good Bad Mother: Season 1
- 2023
- 14 episodes
- 1h 8m
Season 1 of The Good Bad Mother premiered on April 26, 2023 and has 14 episodes. The last episode aired on June 8, 2023.
Where to watch The Good Bad Mother
In the United States, you can stream The Good Bad Mother on Netflix. It is on streaming services in 131 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Aired April 26, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Cho Jin-woong Choi Hae-sik
- Lee Joo-sil Grandmother
- Lee Do-yeop
- Son Sang-gyu Kwak Sang-cheol
- Kim Chae-hyun Jennifer
- Kim Joo-hwang Witness
- Park Young-bok Witness
- Han Sang-chul Market man
Episode 2Aired April 27, 2023
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.
Guest stars
- Park Chan-guk Priest
- Ha Dong-jun Prosecutor
- Kim Yong-jun Investigator
- Park Seon-a Oh Tae-Soo's wife
- Min Kyung-jin Prosecutors' office protester
- Lee Jung-yeol Apartment security guard
Episode 3Aired May 3, 2023
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.
Guest stars
- Oh Min-jeong Maid
- Kwon Beom-taek Doctor
- Park Ji-a Doctor
- Kim Shin-yeol Baseball coach
- Lee Hyeon-seo Patient's guardian
- Jeong Hye-kyung Patient's guardian
- Son In-yong Oh Tae-soo's secretary
- Jung Sun-ah Nail shop customer
Episode 4Aired May 4, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Jung Sun-ah Nail shop customer
- Kang Jeong-im Nail shop customer
- Oh Soon-tae Pig buyer
- Park Hui-eun Victim's mother
- Seong No-jin Chief prosecutor
- Park Soo-jin Yang Gu Man's wife
- Nam Gwon-a Sun Young's mother
- Goo Jae-yeon Jung Jong Gu's mother
Episode 5Aired May 10, 2023
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.
Guest stars
- Kim Hee-won Nail shop owner
- Sung Nak-kyung Sushi restaurant owner
- Lee Dong-kyu Anchorman
- Kim Nam-jin Resident
- Son Seong-chan Oh Tae Soo's friend
- Shin Seung-ho Livestock division employee
- Lee Dong-yong Police officer
- Kim Ji-woong Chairman's son
Episode 6Aired May 11, 2023
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.
Guest stars
- Kang Bo-kyung Jin Young-soon [Young]
- Ahn Hye-won Pharmacist
- Jun Sung-won Fruit seller
- Seong Jeong-seon Grandmother
- Lee Young-sil Grandmother
- Kim Tae-moon Real estate agent
- Kim Jae-man Jin Young-Soon's father
- Kim Na-in Shoe seller
Episode 7Aired May 17, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Kim Ji-woong Chairman's son
- Lee Gyu-hoe Gambling house boss
- Kim Na-in Shoe seller
- Joo Yeon-a Dog owner
- Jang Nam-yeol Veterinarian
- Seo Jang-hyun Bully student
- Jung Se-hun Bully student
- Park Tae-yun Bully student
Episode 8Aired May 18, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Lee Jung-yeol Apartment security guard
- Woo Hyun-seo Bridal shop staff
- Park Ju-won Nail shop customer
- Min Eung-sik Lee Bong-Su
Episode 9Aired May 24, 2023
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.
Guest stars
- Son Sang-gyu Kwak Sang-cheol
- Han Gi-joong Kim Doo-Yeol
- Kim Sun-bin Dong Ki
- Kim Jin-gu Judge
- Yoon Kwan-woo Detective
- Park Seong-hoon Detective
Episode 10Aired May 25, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Lee Dong-yong Police officer
- Min Eung-sik Lee Bong-Su
- Lee A-jin Huang
- Baek Hyun-joo Patient
- Kim Sun-hoa Patient's guardian
- Joung Young-sub Detective
- Moon Jung-dae Detective
Episode 11Aired May 31, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Kim Ji-woong Chairman's son
- Lee Chang-jik Chairman
- Lee Eun-ju Chairman's wife
- Lee A-jin Huang
- Seo Dong-hyeon Wedding photographer
Episode 12Aired June 1, 2023
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.
Guest stars
- Joung Young-sub Detective
- Moon Jung-dae Detective
- Kim Min-seok Sushi restaurant owner
Episode 13Aired June 7, 2023
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.
Guest stars
- Ryu Seung-ryong Tailor
- Ki Eun-se Hwang Soo-Hyeon
- Shin Soo-hang Sun Young's friend
Episode 14Aired June 8, 2023
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.
Guest stars
- Lee Dong-kyu Anchorman
- Choi Moon-kyoung New resident
- Park In-chun Judge
- Kang Ji-hoon Anchorman
- Choi Yoon-bin Yakuza member
