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American Housewife

American Housewife
★ 7.7/10•2016•21m•TV-PG•Comedy
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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.

StatusCanceled
Runtime21m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 11, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE121m

Pilot

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

Oct 11, 2016

Episode 2 - The NapE221m

The Nap

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.

Oct 18, 2016

Episode 3 - Westport ZombiesE321m

Westport Zombies

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.

Oct 25, 2016

Episode 4 - Art ShowE421m

Art Show

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.

Nov 1, 2016

Episode 5 - The SnubE521m

The Snub

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.

Nov 15, 2016

Episode 6 - The Blow-UpE621m

The Blow-Up

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.

Nov 22, 2016

Episode 7 - Power CoupleE721m

Power Couple

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?

Nov 29, 2016

Episode 8 - Westport CotillionE821m

Westport Cotillion

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,

Dec 6, 2016

Episode 9 - Krampus KatieE921m

Krampus Katie

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.

Dec 13, 2016

Episode 10 - The PlaydateE1021m

The Playdate

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.

Jan 3, 2017

Episode 11 - The SnowstormE1121m

The Snowstorm

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

Jan 10, 2017

Episode 12 - SurpriseE1221m

Surprise

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.

Jan 17, 2017

Episode 13 - Then and NowE1321m

Then and Now

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.

Feb 7, 2017

Episode 14 - Time for LoveE1421m

Time for Love

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.

Feb 14, 2017

Episode 15 - The Man DateE1521m

The Man Date

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

Feb 21, 2017

Episode 16 - Bag LadyE1621m

Bag Lady

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

Mar 7, 2017

Episode 17 - Other People's MarriagesE1721m

Other People's Marriages

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

Mar 14, 2017

Episode 18 - The Otto MottoE1821m

The Otto Motto

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

Apr 4, 2017

Episode 19 - The Polo MatchE1921m

The Polo Match

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

Apr 11, 2017

Episode 20 - The WalkE2021m

The Walk

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

Apr 18, 2017

Episode 21 - The ClubE2121m

The Club

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.

May 1, 2017

Episode 22 - Dude, Where's My Napkin?E2221m

Dude, Where's My Napkin?

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

May 9, 2017

Episode 23 - Can't hide It AnymoreE2321m

Can't hide It Anymore

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.

May 16, 2017

Actors

Katy Mixon

Katy Mixon

Katie Otto

Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader

Greg Otto

Meg Donnelly

Meg Donnelly

Taylor Otto

Giselle Eisenberg

Giselle Eisenberg

Anna-Kat Otto

Daniel DiMaggio

Daniel DiMaggio

Oliver Otto

Ali Wong

Ali Wong

Doris

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