American Housewife

Season 1

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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.

Where to Watch Season 1

23 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotKatie tries to help Anna-Kat fit in at school. Taylor and Oliver like the luxe Westport lifestyle.
The Nap
E2
The NapGreg 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.
Westport Zombies
E3
Westport ZombiesKatie, 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.
Art Show
E4
Art ShowWhen Anna-Kat draws a super plus-sized portrait of Katie for the school art show, Katie sets out to retrieve it. Meanwhile, with Katie away, Doris is left in charge of Oliver and Taylor, and is determined to whip them into shape with her Tiger Mom skills.
The Snub
E5
The SnubKatie 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.
The Blow-Up
E6
The Blow-UpKatie'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.
Power Couple
E7
Power CoupleKatie 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?
Westport Cotillion
E8
Westport CotillionOliver 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,
Krampus Katie
E9
Krampus KatieKatie'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.
The Playdate
E10
The PlaydateKatie 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.
The Snowstorm
E11
The SnowstormThe Ottos struggle with being stuck at home without power during a snowstorm.
Surprise
E12
SurpriseOliver 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.
Then and Now
E13
Then and NowThe 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.
Time for Love
E14
Time for LoveKatie'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.
The Man Date
E15
The Man DateGreg befriends fellow history buff Stan, but Katie is less than pleased, especially considering he is married to her nemesis, Chloe Brown Mueller.
Bag Lady
E16
Bag LadyKatie is fed up with the family complaining about her meddling in everything they do, so she decides to back off and let everyone fend for themselves. Meanwhile, incensed that she got sold defective trash bags at the local grocery story, Katie decides to fight back.
Other People's Marriages
E17
Other People's MarriagesAfter Katie encourages Viv to stand up to her husband, she ends up leaving him.
The Otto Motto
E18
The Otto MottoWhen Taylor keeps quitting school activities, Greg says that Katie, quite the quitter herself, sets a poor example. He challenges her to finally learn French after quitting lessons so long ago, so she reluctantly enrolls in a college class.
The Polo Match
E19
The Polo MatchDoris insists that Katie attend the charity polo match she's organizing.
The Walk
E20
The WalkAnna-Kat tells her parents that all she wants for her birthday is a chance to walk the three blocks to the library alone. Meanwhile, Greg has a hard time adjusting to the fact that Taylor has a boyfriend, and Katie is annoyed that Oliver's entitled friend Cooper Bradford seems to be spending every waking moment at the Ottos'.
The Club
E21
The ClubWhen 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.
Dude, Where's My Napkin?
E22
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
Can't hide It Anymore
E23
Can't hide It AnymoreKatie 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.