American Housewife

10 Best Episodes of American Housewife - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 26, 2022.

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American Housewife - S1E9

#15 - Krampus Katie (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Viv gets a reluctant Katie to help out with the school Christmas pageant; Greg takes Taylor and Oliver to a nursing home to cheer up the residents.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 552 votes.

American Housewife - S1E11

#14 - The Snowstorm (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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

The episode was rated 7.69 from 555 votes.

American Housewife - S1E16

#13 - Bag Lady (Season 1 - Episode 16)

Katy stops micromanaging to prove a point, but soon realizes everything still runs smoothly. Later: she gets revenge on a local grocery store for selling her defective trash bags.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 592 votes.

American Housewife - S1E18

#12 - The Otto Motto (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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Greg challenges Katie to learn French and set a better example for Taylor, who has developed a habit for quitting school activities.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 527 votes.

American Housewife - S1E7

#11 - Power Couple (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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?

The episode was rated 7.73 from 608 votes.

American Housewife - S1E22

#10 - Dude, Where's My Napkin? (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela's ex after she helps Greg land a book deal, but Angela's ex soon accuses Katie of being a bad friend.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 500 votes.

American Housewife - S1E10

#9 - The Playdate (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Anna-Kat has a playdate with a "normal" girl, but Anna-Kat reveals herself to be a kleptomaniac, leading to a conflict between her, Greg and Katie as they try to resolve things.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 580 votes.

American Housewife - S1E4

#8 - Art Show (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 682 votes.

American Housewife - S1E12

#7 - Surprise (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Katie throws a surprise party for Oliver's birthday after he asks for no party.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 454 votes.

American Housewife - S1E21

#6 - The Club (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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Anna-Kat develops a fear of water and stops bathing, so her therapists suggests the Ottos take her swimming, but that involves Katie overcoming her fear of wearing a swimsuit in public. Elsewhere: Oliver gives his dad a style makeover.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 516 votes.

American Housewife - S1E15

#5 - The Man Date (Season 1 - Episode 15)

Greg befriends fellow history buff but Katie is not happy because he is married to her nemesis.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 566 votes.

American Housewife - S1E13

#4 - Then and Now (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 559 votes.

American Housewife - S1E14

#3 - Time for Love (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 560 votes.

American Housewife - S1E20

#2 - The Walk (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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Anna-Kat wants to walk to the library by herself. Elsewhere: Greg copes with Katie's dating life and Katie is annoyed that Oliver's entitled friend seems to be spending every waking moment at the Ottos.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 529 votes.

American Housewife - S1E23

#1 - Can't Hide it Anymore (Season 1 - Episode 23)

Katie fakes a pregnancy to get out of mandatory volunteer hours, but things go too far after a baby shower is planned for her.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 476 votes.

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