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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.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
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Season 1

  • Pilot
    7.1/10365 votes
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2016

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

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  • The Nap
    7.5/10272 votes
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    The Nap

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2016

    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.

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  • Westport Zombies
    7.6/10245 votes
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    Westport Zombies

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2016

    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.

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  • Art Show
    7.6/10225 votes
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    Art Show

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2016

    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.

    Director: Ken Whittingham

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  • The Snub
    7.5/10214 votes
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    The Snub

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2016

    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.

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  • The Blow-Up
    7.5/10211 votes
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    The Blow-Up

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2016

    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.

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  • Power Couple
    7.7/10203 votes
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    Power Couple

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2016

    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?

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  • Westport Cotillion
    7.5/10197 votes
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    Westport Cotillion

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2016

    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,

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  • Krampus Katie
    7.6/10207 votes
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    Krampus Katie

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2016

    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.

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  • The Playdate
    7.7/10192 votes
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    The Playdate

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2017

    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.

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  • The Snowstorm
    7.7/10185 votes
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    The Snowstorm

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2017

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

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  • Surprise
    7.7/10195 votes
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    Surprise

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2017

    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.

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  • Then and Now
    7.5/10178 votes
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    Then and Now

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/7/2017

    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.

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  • Time for Love
    7.6/10180 votes
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    Time for Love

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/14/2017

    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.

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  • The Man Date
    7.5/10175 votes
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    The Man Date

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2017

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

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  • Bag Lady
    7.6/10177 votes
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    Bag Lady

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/2017

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

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  • Other People's Marriages
    7.6/10169 votes
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    Other People's Marriages

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2017

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

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  • The Otto Motto
    7.6/10173 votes
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    The Otto Motto

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/4/2017

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

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  • The Polo Match
    7.3/10171 votes
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    The Polo Match

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2017

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

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  • The Walk
    8.0/10184 votes
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    The Walk

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/18/2017

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

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  • The Club
    7.6/10171 votes
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    The Club

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2017

    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.

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  • Dude, Where's My Napkin?
    7.7/10167 votes
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    Dude, Where's My Napkin?

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2017

    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

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  • Can't hide It Anymore
    7.5/10170 votes
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    Can't hide It Anymore

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2017

    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.

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