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The Best Episodes of American Housewife

Every episode of American Housewife ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Housewife!

Best episode
S2E19 It's Hard to Say Goodbye
8.3202 votes
Worst episode
S3E23 A Mom's Parade
6.4295 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.8avg
Binge time
1d 12h
103 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Housewife Season 2 Episode 19 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
    8.3/10(202 votes)

    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:Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener

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  2. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 24 - The Spring Gala
    8.3/10(192 votes)

    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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  3. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 7 - Family Secrets
    8.2/10(201 votes)

    S2:E7

    Greg makes big plans to impress his parents when they visit for Thanksgiving; but his vision is shattered when his neighbor Spencer and Katie's mom, Kathryn, arrive unannounced and nothing goes as intended.

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener

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  4. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 11 - The Things You Do
    8.2/10(185 votes)

    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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  5. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 16 - Field Day
    8.1/10(187 votes)

    S2:E16

    Katie wants to prove to the Westport moms that she is fully capable of competing at Field Day at Anna-Kat's school, but she ends up taking the competition a little too seriously. Greg enlists Taylor's boyfriend, Trip, to help him make the family recipe for chili in a local competition, which makes Taylor and Oliver jealous.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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  6. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 5 - The Maze
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    S4:E5

    Katie ignores Greg's warning and takes Anna-Kat through a terrifying zombie-themed maze at the annual Halloween carnival. Once inside, Katie quickly regrets her decision and sends Anna-Kat to find help. Meanwhile, Greg has entered a pumpkin carving contest and is ready to go head-to-head against the previous year's winners.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Anthony Lombardo

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  7. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 20 - Prom
    8.1/10(150 votes)

    S4:E20

    Katie confronts a classmate's mom when she suspects Anna-Kat is being bullied at school. Meanwhile, Taylor sets out to complete the final item on her life skills checklist - teaching Greg to shoot a three-pointer - so that she can attend her senior prom. At the same time, Oliver is sympathetic when a caller at the Teen Help Line confides that no one asked her to prom.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  8. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 20 - The Walk
    8.0/10(213 votes)

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener

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  9. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 23 - Finding Fillion
    8.0/10(191 votes)

    S2:E23

    In order to impress the other moms at school, Katie, Taylor and Oliver travel to New York to track down Nathan Fillion at a "Firefly" convention, so Katie can convince him to attend the school's spring gala.

    Director:David L. Bertman
    Writers:Bill Callahan, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener

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  10. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 13 - The Election
    8.0/10(191 votes)

    S5:E13

    Katie pushes Cooper to share his passion for the culinary arts and ambition of becoming a chef with his autocratic father, Doyle Bradford. Meanwhile, Greg and Principal Ablin go head-to-head when the election results offer an interesting twist, and the Otto family gets the surprise of a lifetime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 13 - The Anniversary
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    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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  12. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 22 - The Dance
    8.0/10(171 votes)

    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, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener

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  13. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 13 - The Great Cookie Challenge
    8.0/10(167 votes)

    S4:E13

    When Katie learns that the top prize is an all-expense paid vacation, she doubles her efforts to help Anna-Kat win top prize in cookie sales against her fellow troop members, The Wildflower Girls. Meanwhile, Oliver's attempt to help a student he befriends through the Teen Help Line center backfires.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Michael Hobert

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  14. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 1 - Mom Guilt
    7.9/10(198 votes)

    S3:E1

    After spending years as a full-time mom, Katie goes back to work as a party planner, which brings new challenges of balancing home and work life into the mix.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  15. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 5 - Boo-Who?
    7.9/10(187 votes)

    S2:E5

    Westport is known for its Halloween tradition of leaving an anonymous note and goodies on a neighbor's doorstep (called a "Boo"). Katie tries to play it cool but is absolutely giddy when the Ottos receive their first "Boo."

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writers:John Hoberg, Kat Likkel

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  16. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 17 - All Coupled Up
    7.9/10(179 votes)

    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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  17. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 15 - The Mom Switch
    7.9/10(175 votes)

    S2:E15

    After feeling unappreciated by Greg and the kids, Katie ditches her family for a day at her favorite hideaway spot and leaves Viv in charge of the household. Viv takes this as an opportunity to see if she really is mom material.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Anthony Lombardo

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  18. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 12 - Wildflower Girls
    7.9/10(166 votes)

    S4:E12

    Katie grows concerned when Anna-Kat is invited to join Westport's elite scout troop, The Wildflower Girls. Meanwhile, Taylor learns her Carnegie Mellon interview is scheduled with famous alumnus and Broadway star Brecken Phillips ; and, Oliver befriends the school recluse, Trevor.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Patrick Sheehan

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  19. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 7 - Flavor of Westport
    7.9/10(161 votes)

    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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  20. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 3 - The Uprising
    7.8/10(188 votes)

    S2:E3

    Katie struggles with Taylor and Anna-Kat's defiance, as Anna-Kat decides she's now a vegetarian (under the influence of Tara Summers) and Taylor dies her hair blonde without Katie's permission. Greg and Katie help Oliver come to terms with embarrassment after Oliver has a humiliating moment in ballet class.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  21. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 6 - The Pig Whisperer
    7.8/10(182 votes)

    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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  22. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 2 - Here We Go Again
    7.8/10(178 votes)

    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:Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener

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  23. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 12 - Selling Out
    7.8/10(174 votes)

    S2:E12

    Katie is worried that the launch of Greg's new book might go poorly, so she enlists Angela and Doris to write positive reviews; when the book unexpectedly does exceedingly well, Greg buys a new car without consulting Katie.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writer:Brian Donovan

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  24. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 4 - Lasagna
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    S4:E4

    Greg hosts a meeting for the Westport Historical Guild to welcome back Stan, and Katie's homemade lasagna is a huge hit with the guys. After Stan makes several trips back for seconds and begins spending an inordinate amount of time at the Otto house, Chloe Brown Mueller becomes convinced that Katie and Stan must be having an extra-marital affair. Meanwhile, Angela and Doris step in to help Oliver with his Teen Help Line.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Lauren Caltagirone

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  25. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 21 - Locked in the Basement
    7.8/10(170 votes)

    S3:E21

    Much to Katie’s dismay, Anna-Kat becomes best friends with Chloe Brown Mueller’s daughter, Penny. When Katie takes extreme measures to avoid Chloe and keep the girls apart, Anna-Kat and Penny are forced to take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Greg encourages Oliver to be honest with his girlfriend and not hide his passion for ballet.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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Best Episodes Summary

"It's Hard to Say Goodbye" is the best rated episode of American Housewife. It scored 8.3/10 from 202 votes. Directed by John Putch and written by Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener, it aired on March 21, 2018.

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