The Good Bad Mother_
Original: 나쁜 엄마
"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.
Created By
Sim Na-yeon, Bae Se-young
Network
JTBC
Episodes
14
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Good Bad Mother has 1 season with 14 episodes spanning 2023.
Rating
With a 8.9/10 rating from 176 votes, The Good Bad Mother is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Good Bad Mother first aired 3 years ago in 2023.
CAST (20)
Ra Mi-ran
Jin Young-soon
Lee Do-hyun
Choi Kang-ho
Ahn Eun-jin
Lee Mi-joo
Yoo In-soo
Bang Sam-sik
Choi Moo-seong
Song Woo-byeok
Jung Woong-in
Oh Tae-soo
Hong Bi-ra
Oh Ha-young
Seo Yi-sook
Park Sung-ae
Jang Won-young
Mr. Bang
Kang Mal-geum
Jung Gum-ja
Kim Won-hae
Son Yong-rak
Park Bo-kyung
Yong-rak's Wife
Gi So-you
Lee Ye-jin
Park Da-on
Lee Seo-jin
Bek Hyun-jin
Baek Hoon-ah
Choi Sun-jin
So Ji-seok
Park Cheon
Cha Seung-eon
Lee Sang-hun
Mr. Yang
Oh Ha-ni
Sun-young
Josh Newton
Andrea
SEASONS (1 season, 14 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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…
02
Episode 2
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.
03
Episode 3
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.
04
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.
05
Episode 5
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.
06
Episode 6
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.
07
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.
08
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.
09
Episode 9
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Episode 13
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.
14
Episode 14
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
14
Episodes
68 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Sim Na-yeon
Creator
Bae Se-young
NETWORKS (1)
JTBC
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
14
Episode Length
68 min/ep
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
8.9/10 (176 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Good Bad Mother about?
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.
Where can I watch The Good Bad Mother?
The Good Bad Mother is available on Netflix, TVING. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Good Bad Mother have?
The Good Bad Mother has 1 season with 14 episodes total.
Who created The Good Bad Mother?
The Good Bad Mother was created by Sim Na-yeon and Bae Se-young.
Who stars in The Good Bad Mother?
The cast of The Good Bad Mother includes Ra Mi-ran, Lee Do-hyun, Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo In-soo, Choi Moo-seong.
What is the rating of The Good Bad Mother?
The Good Bad Mother has a rating of 8.9 out of 10 based on 176 votes on TMDB.
Is The Good Bad Mother still running?
The Good Bad Mother has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
