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The Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 1

Every episode of American Housewife Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 1!

The 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.

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  1. Background image for Pilot
    7.1/10(387 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Nap
    7.5/10(287 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Westport Zombies
    7.6/10(258 votes)

    #3 - Westport Zombies

    S1:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    7.6/10(239 votes)

    #4 - Art Show

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Snub
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Blow-Up
    7.5/10(226 votes)

    #6 - The Blow-Up

    S1:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Power Couple
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    #7 - Power Couple

    S1:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Westport Cotillion
    7.5/10(211 votes)

    #8 - Westport Cotillion

    S1:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Krampus Katie
    7.6/10(221 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Playdate
    7.7/10(205 votes)

    #10 - The Playdate

    S1:E10

    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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  12. Background image for The Snowstorm
    7.7/10(196 votes)

    #11 - The Snowstorm

    S1:E11

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

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    7.7/10(206 votes)

    #12 - Surprise

    S1:E12

    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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  14. Background image for Then and Now
    7.5/10(190 votes)

    #13 - Then and Now

    S1:E13

    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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  15. Background image for Time for Love
    7.6/10(192 votes)

    #14 - Time for Love

    S1:E14

    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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  16. Background image for The Man Date
    7.5/10(186 votes)

    #15 - The Man Date

    S1:E15

    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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    7.5/10(188 votes)

    #16 - Bag Lady

    S1:E16

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

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  18. Background image for Other People's Marriages
    7.6/10(180 votes)

    #17 - Other People's Marriages

    S1:E17

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

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  19. Background image for The Otto Motto
    7.6/10(185 votes)

    #18 - The Otto Motto

    S1:E18

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

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  20. Background image for The Polo Match
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #19 - The Polo Match

    S1:E19

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

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  21. Background image for The Walk
    8.0/10(192 votes)

    #20 - The Walk

    S1:E20

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

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    7.6/10(179 votes)

    #21 - The Club

    S1:E21

    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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  23. Background image for Dude, Where's My Napkin?
    7.7/10(175 votes)

    #22 - Dude, Where's My Napkin?

    S1:E22

    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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  24. Background image for Can't hide It Anymore
    7.5/10(179 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 387 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Nap".