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American Housewife

  • TV-PG
  • 2016–2021
  • 5 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 7.7

Still the wife of the party.

A family comedy narrated by Katie, a strong-willed mother, raising her flawed family in a wealthy town filled with perfect wives and their perfect offspring.

Episodes

23 episodes
  1. 1Pilot

    21 minOct 11, 20167.2

    Katie tries to help Anna-Kat fit in at school. Taylor and Oliver like the luxe Westport lifestyle.

  2. 2The Nap

    21 minOct 18, 2016

    Greg comes down with the flu and Katie battles exhaustion trying to take care of him and the kids. Her exhaustion leads to a confrontation with the school's overbearing school crossing guard.

  3. 3Westport Zombies

    21 minOct 25, 2016

    Katie, jealous of Taylor's friendship with neighbor Viv, reluctantly competes in the Westport Halloween "Zombie Run" after she finds out they'll both be running. Meanwhile, Greg and Anna-Kat get a little too much in character for the "zombie" part of the run's obstacle course.

  4. 4Art Show

    21 minNov 1, 2016

    When Anna-Kat draws an unflattering portrait of Katie for the school art show, Katie plans to retrieve it before anyone can see it; Doris is left in charge of Oliver and Taylor.

  5. 5The Snub

    21 minNov 15, 2016

    Katie tries to fit in with the other Westport moms in order to get Anna-Kat invited to a popular girl's birthday party. When Anna-Kat still isn't invited, Katie vents to Angela and Doris, and realizes her daughter doesn't need a bunch of friends, just a couple of close ones. Elsewhere, Greg tries to convince Taylor that she can't get by on her athletic ability alone, while Oliver complains about a flawed polo shirt that his mom bought at an outlet store.

  6. 6The Blow-Up

    21 minNov 22, 2016

    Katie's mother Kathryn (Wendie Malick) shows up for Thanksgiving, and typically wants to be the center of attention. Just prior, Katie met with Anna-Kat's teacher, who said Anna-Kat is more anxious than normal, and Katie realizes her own anxiety over her mother is affecting her daughter. Also, an unwanted guest (Viv) crashes the Otto family Thanksgiving.

  7. 7Power Couple

    21 minNov 29, 2016

    Katie and Greg throw themselves into PTA politics when they learn that Anna-Kat's special needs teacher, Dr. Ellie, has been cut from the school budget. Greg gets elected to the PTA, and things are looking good, but can Katie keep her mouth in check long enough to win the votes they need?

  8. 8Westport Cotillion

    21 minDec 6, 2016

    Oliver is secretly taking dancing and manners classes in hopes of getting the girl he likes to go to the Westport Cotillion with him. He asks for his dad's help in keeping this all secret from Katie, afraid that she'll interfere, but that's easier said than done,

  9. 9Krampus Katie

    21 minDec 13, 2016

    Katie's holiday spirit, never great to begin with, is soured even further when Viv corners her into helping out with the school Christmas pageant. Greg, determined to teach Taylor and Oliver the true meaning of Christmas, takes them to a local nursing home to cheer up the residents, but things don't quite turn out the way he planned.

  10. 10The Playdate

    21 minJan 3, 2017

    Katie and Greg are thrilled when Anna-Kat finally has a playdate with a "normal" girl. But Anna-Kat has a little secret: She's a budding kleptomaniac and has taken something from her new friend Penny's home. Greg wants her to return the item and fess up, but Katie disagrees, especially since Penny's mom, Chloe Brown Mueller, is one of Westport's most infamous gossips.

  11. 11The Snowstorm

    21 minJan 10, 2017

    The Ottos struggle with being stuck at home without power during a snowstorm.

  12. 12Surprise

    21 minJan 17, 2017

    Oliver tells his parents that he's so embarrassed by their modest house that he'd rather not have a birthday party at all. Katie decides to teach him a lesson by ambushing him with a surprise party at home with all his wealthy friends.

  13. 13Then and Now

    21 minFeb 7, 2017

    The Ottos face the prospect of leaving Westport when their house is put up for sale. No one wants to leave except Katie, who seems determined to move on despite some fun memories of her family's time there.

  14. 14Time for Love

    21 minFeb 14, 2017

    Katie's least favorite holiday is Valentine's Day, but her desire for a low-key approach is overridden by Greg's over-the-top romantic gestures. Meanwhile Oliver has an expensive gift for the girl he's crushing on, and Taylor tries to put one over on her parents in order to attend a Valentine's Day party.

  15. 15The Man Date

    21 minFeb 21, 2017

    Greg befriends fellow history buff Stan, but Katie is less than pleased, especially considering he is married to her nemesis, Chloe Brown Mueller.

  16. 16Bag Lady

    21 minMar 7, 2017

    Katie lets everyone fend for themselves and is a bit surprised when they don't seem to need her.

  17. 17Other People's Marriages

    21 minMar 14, 2017

    After Katie encourages Viv to stand up to her husband, she ends up leaving him.

  18. 18The Otto Motto

    21 minApr 4, 2017

    Greg blames Katie for setting a bad example when Taylor quits her school activities.

  19. 19The Polo Match

    21 minApr 11, 2017

    Doris insists that Katie attend the charity polo match she's organizing.

  20. 20The Walk

    21 minApr 18, 2017

    Anna-Kat tells her parents that all she wants for her birthday is to walk to the library alone.

  21. 21The Club

    21 minMay 1, 2017

    When Anna-Kat develops a fear of water and stops bathing, her therapist suggests the Ottos get her to go swimming. But can Katie get over own her fear of wearing a bathing suit in public at the Westport Country Club so she can help her kid out? Meanwhile Oliver gives his dad a style makeover after students at the college give Greg a low "jalapeño" score.

  22. 22Dude, Where's My Napkin?

    21 minMay 9, 2017

    Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela's ex after Celeste, an editor, helps Greg land his first book deal. But Angela, who has asked Katie not to socialize with her former wife, is furious and accuses her of being a bad friend

  23. 23Can't hide It Anymore

    21 minMay 16, 2017

    Katie has been avoiding the mandatory volunteer hours at her kids' schools all year. But when the other moms pressure her, she hits on a genius excuse after wearing a fake pregnancy "empathy" bump leads everyone to think she is pregnant. But things soon get out of hand after her former frenemies plan a baby shower for her.

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Series cast

Katy MixonKatie Otto103 episodes
Diedrich BaderGreg Otto103 episodes
Meg DonnellyTaylor Otto103 episodes
Daniel DiMaggioOliver Otto103 episodes
Ali WongDoris103 episodes
Carly HughesAngela91 episodes
Julia ButtersAnna-Kat Otto90 episodes
Logan PepperCooper36 episodes
Peyton MeyerTrip Windsor34 episodes
Evan O'TooleStudent34 episodes
Jerry LambertPrincipal Ablin27 episodes
Carly CraigTara15 episodes
Julie MeyerMaria14 episodes
Giselle EisenbergAnna-Kat Otto13 episodes
Wendie MalickKathryn13 episodes
Jessica St. ClairChloe Brown Mueller12 episodes
Leslie BibbViv11 episodes
Jeannette SousaSuzanne10 episodes

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