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The Best Episodes of American Housewife

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Housewife Season 2 Episode 19 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye

    S2:E19

    Katie and Greg struggle to help the kids accept loss as a family friend suddenly passes away and as their pet pig, Hans Gruber, must be returned to his natural habitat.

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  2. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 1 - Graduation
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Graduation

    S5:E1

    Katie goes to great lengths to appease Principal Ablin in order to ensure Taylor graduates high school. Meanwhile, Greg finishes ghost writing the final chapter of Lonnie's book. And while Oliver is devastated to learn Cooper's family will be moving out of Westport, Anna-Kat tells Franklin she is ready to venture outside her comfort zone and plans to attend sleep-away camp during summer break.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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  3. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 4 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool

    S5:E4

    With Anna-Kat and Franklin home with mono, Katie seizes the opportunity to use them as the backdrop for her mommy vlog. And when Taylor's first college paper comes back with an A, Greg questions her TA's intentions. Meanwhile, Cooper helps Oliver renovate the basement.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Jonathan Fener

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  4. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 5 - The Snub
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Snub

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Ryan Case
    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  5. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 16 - Bag Lady
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Bag Lady

    S1:E16

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

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy

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  6. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 17 - Other People's Marriages
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Other People's Marriages

    S1:E17

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

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  7. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nap
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The Nap

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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  8. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 9 - Krampus Katie
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Krampus Katie

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writers:Ed Herro, Brian Donavan

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  9. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 23 - Can't hide It Anymore
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Can't hide It Anymore

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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  10. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 6 - The Pig Whisperer
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Pig Whisperer

    S2:E6

    Greg plays dirty to convince Katie to let them keep Anna-Kat's beloved pet pig; Oliver and Viv compete for the attention of a new neighbor; Taylor considers leaving her boyfriend.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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  11. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 9 - The Couple
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Couple

    S2:E9

    After feeling like their whole world and all of their conversations revolve around kids, Greg and Katie are ecstatic to meet new friends Zach and Courtney, a couple without children. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat coerces Taylor and Oliver into helping her with a storytelling project, which turns out to be a little more grisly than anticipated.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  12. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 13 - The Anniversary
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Anniversary

    S2:E13

    Katie and Greg dislike Taylor's new boyfriend, so they attempt to use reverse psychology to drive a wedge between them, which later backfires. After Spencer's over-the-top vision for Oliver's first date with a girl from his ballet class bombs, Greg helps Oliver make up for it with a romantic gesture.

    Director:David L. Bertman
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  13. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 17 - All Coupled Up
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - All Coupled Up

    S2:E17

    The Otto children are beginning to experience struggles in their love lives after jumping into the dating world: Oliver is forced to choose between his girlfriend and his friend Cooper who come from two different worlds; Greg must play the “bad cop parent” to halt the PDA between Taylor and Trip; and Anna-Kat tries to make her relationship with Franklin official, without his consent.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  14. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 20 - The Inheritance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Inheritance

    S2:E20

    After the passing of a family friend, the Ottos all react differently to the allotment of the deceased's inheritance.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writers:Lindsey Stoddart, Anthony Lombardo

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  15. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 24 - The Spring Gala
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - The Spring Gala

    S2:E24

    When things start to fall apart at the last minute, Katie figures out a new way to make the spring gala a success. Meanwhile, Greg attempts to be a "fun dad" and winds up adopting a dog while Katie is occupied with the gala.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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  16. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 2 - Here We Go Again
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Here We Go Again

    S3:E2

    With her new job taking up more of her time, Katie and Greg try to split up parenting duties. Katie over-involves herself in Taylor's social life by trying to keep some distance between Taylor and her boyfriend, Trip, to make sure Taylor is her own person aside from him. Meanwhile, Greg tries to convince Oliver to be honest after overhearing Oliver lie to his friends about his less-than-luxurious summer vacation.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  17. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 8 - Trophy Wife
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Trophy Wife

    S3:E8

    Katie lands the perfect pawn to play on the insecurities of the Westport housewives when she convinces a hot young trophy wife named Harper to volunteer as room mom for Anna-Kat’s class, but she quickly shifts gears when Harper rejects Anna-Kat’s idea for movie night. Meanwhile, Greg enlists the help of the kids to get Katie’s mom, Kathryn, to take an interest in someone other than herself.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Lindsey Stoddart

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  18. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 10 - Saving Christmas
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Saving Christmas

    S3:E10

    Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father, Marty, arrives in time to surprise the Otto family for Christmas. Anna-Kat does her best to help Trip win Taylor back but has a hard time getting past a very persistent Pierce. Meanwhile, Oliver thinks no one will remember him as the mask-wearing villain in the school’s production of “The Nutcracker” but quickly takes center stage when a series of mishaps damages his costume.

    Director:Jennifer Arnold
    Writer:Jeremy Hall

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  19. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 11 - The Things You Do
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Things You Do

    S3:E11

    Greg’s insistence on doing the family’s taxes prompts Katie to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Oliver and Anna-Kat join forces in an attempt to win a popular radio contest; and when Taylor finally sees Pierce’s true colors, the family bands together to help her pull off an over-the-top apology for Trip.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  20. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 12 - Disconnected
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Disconnected

    S3:E12

    Katie plans a “friend date” in hopes of reconnecting with Taylor and encourages Greg to attend self-help guru Johnny Diamond’s seminar with Oliver. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat takes extreme measures to secure her place as Katie’s favorite child.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Jonathan Fener

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  21. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 13 - Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

    S3:E13

    After coming to terms with the fact that she must share her work bonus with Greg, Katie encourages him to live a little and the two decide to splurge on an overnight getaway. Meanwhile, Oliver’s attempt at a rebellious streak ends in disaster; and after letting Anna-Kat down, Taylor comes to the realization that she needs to step up and be a better big sister.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  22. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 16 - Insta-Friends
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Insta-Friends

    S3:E16

    Katie feels left out and slightly jealous when Greg becomes fast friends with the newest member of the Westport Historical Guild. Meanwhile, Oliver fears Cooper is ditching him when he sees on social media that Cooper lied about his weekend plans.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Lindsey Stoddart, Anthony Lombardo

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  23. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 19 - Grandma's Way
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Grandma's Way

    S3:E19

    When Katie gets sick, Greg enlists Kathryn's help in taking care of the kids, but Kathryn leaves the kids to fend for themselves while she entertains an old high school boyfriend. Meanwhile, Taylor gets a taste of her own medicine when she tries to help an unruly Katie.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writers:Jeremy Hall, Lauren Caltagirone

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  24. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 22 - The Dance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Dance

    S3:E22

    With the kids away at the school dance, Katie and Greg look forward to a romantic evening alone; but Anna-Kat is crushed when the boy she likes doesn’t ask her to the dance, and Oliver begins to panic when the town psychic’s predictions begin to come true.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  25. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 7 - Flavor of Westport
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Flavor of Westport

    S4:E7

    Katie teams up with Oliver in hopes of growing her lasagna-making endeavor from hobby to serious business venture. Meanwhile, a bout of writer's block forces Greg to look at new career opportunities. When a young YouTube sensation enlists Greg's help to ghostwrite his memoir, Greg is pushed out of his comfort zone.

    Director:Alisa Statman
    Writer:Jeremy Hall

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Best Episodes Summary

"It's Hard to Say Goodbye" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by John Putch and written by Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz, it aired on 3/21/2018. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Graduation".