The Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(405 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E110/11/2016

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

   Director:Ruben Fleischer

   Writer:Sarah Dunn

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   Director:Ruben Fleischer

   Writer:Sarah Dunn
2. 

   7.5/10(301 votes)

   #2 - The Nap

   S1:E210/18/2016

   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.

   Director:John Fortenberry

   Writer:Sarah Dunn

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   Director:John Fortenberry

   Writer:Sarah Dunn
3. 

   7.6/10(269 votes)

   #3 - Westport Zombies

   S1:E310/25/2016

   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.

   Director:Chris Koch

   Writer:Julie Bean

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   Director:Chris Koch

   Writer:Julie Bean
4. 

   7.6/10(248 votes)

   #4 - Art Show

   S1:E411/1/2016

   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

   Writer:Donald Diego

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   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Donald Diego
5. 

   7.5/10(238 votes)

   #5 - The Snub

   S1:E511/15/2016

   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.

   Director:Ryan Case

   Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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   Director:Ryan Case

   Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
6. 

   7.5/10(234 votes)

   #6 - The Blow-Up

   S1:E611/22/2016

   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.

   Director:Eyal Gordin

   Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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   Director:Eyal Gordin

   Writer:Vanessa McCarthy
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   7.7/10(224 votes)

   #7 - Power Couple

   S1:E711/29/2016

   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?

   Director:Ryan Case

   Writer:Sam Sklaver

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   Director:Ryan Case

   Writer:Sam Sklaver
8. 

   7.5/10(219 votes)

   #8 - Westport Cotillion

   S1:E812/6/2016

   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,

   Director:Rebecca Asher

   Writer:Julie Bean

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   Director:Rebecca Asher

   Writer:Julie Bean
9. 

   7.6/10(228 votes)

   #9 - Krampus Katie

   S1:E912/13/2016

   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.

   Director:David Grossman

   Writers:Ed Herro, Brian Donavan

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   Director:David Grossman

   Writers:Ed Herro, Brian Donavan
10. 

    7.7/10(212 votes)

    #10 - The Playdate

    S1:E101/3/2017

    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.

    Director:Declan Lowney

    Writer:Donald Diego

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    Director:Declan Lowney

    Writer:Donald Diego
11. 

    7.7/10(203 votes)

    #11 - The Snowstorm

    S1:E111/10/2017

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

    Director:Chad Lowe

    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt

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    Director:Chad Lowe

    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt
12. 

    7.7/10(212 votes)

    #12 - Surprise

    S1:E121/17/2017

    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.

    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy
13. 

    7.5/10(196 votes)

    #13 - Then and Now

    S1:E132/7/2017

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry

    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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    Director:John Fortenberry

    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
14. 

    7.6/10(198 votes)

    #14 - Time for Love

    S1:E142/14/2017

    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.

    Director:Declan Lowney

    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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    Director:Declan Lowney

    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
15. 

    7.5/10(192 votes)

    #15 - The Man Date

    S1:E152/21/2017

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

    Director:Melissa Kosar

    Writer:Donald Diego

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    Director:Melissa Kosar

    Writer:Donald Diego
16. 

    7.6/10(195 votes)

    #16 - Bag Lady

    S1:E163/7/2017

    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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    Director:John Putch

    Writers:Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy
17. 

    7.6/10(186 votes)

    #17 - Other People's Marriages

    S1:E173/14/2017

    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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    Director:John Fortenberry

    Writer:Donald Diego
18. 

    7.6/10(191 votes)

    #18 - The Otto Motto

    S1:E184/4/2017

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

    Director:Phil Traill

    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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    Director:Phil Traill

    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro
19. 

    7.3/10(186 votes)

    #19 - The Polo Match

    S1:E194/11/2017

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

    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt

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    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt
20. 

    8.0/10(198 votes)

    #20 - The Walk

    S1:E204/18/2017

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

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
21. 

    7.7/10(185 votes)

    #21 - The Club

    S1:E215/1/2017

    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.

    Director:David L. Bertman

    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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    Director:David L. Bertman

    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro
22. 

    7.7/10(182 votes)

    #22 - Dude, Where's My Napkin?

    S1:E225/9/2017

    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

    Director:Melissa Kosar

    Writers:Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy

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    Director:Melissa Kosar

    Writers:Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy
23. 

    7.5/10(186 votes)

    #23 - Can't hide It Anymore

    S1:E235/16/2017

    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.

    Director:John Putch

    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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    Director:John Putch

    Writer:Sarah Dunn