7.6/10177 votes#1 - Back to School
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2017
Katie’s efforts to get more time for herself backfire when she is forced to mend fences with the Westport moms by volunteering to run the school’s spring gala. Meanwhile, Oliver proves to Katie that his passion for ballet is genuine, inspiring her to confront his belittling teacher and stick up for him. Taylor and Greg disagree over whether or not she needs to go to college while he teaches her how to drive.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
7.6/10157 votes#2 - Boar-Dain
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2017
Despite pressure from Oliver, Greg and her rival, Tara, Katie insists she’s going to plan the Spring Gala her way. After Oliver is emasculated by his ex-girlfriend, Greg attempts to teach Oliver how to “man up” by throwing a successful barbeque.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Brian Donovan
7.9/10161 votes#3 - The Uprising
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2017
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
7.4/10163 votes#4 - The Lice Storm
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2017
When Anna-Kat brings home a lice infestation, Katie uses it to force bonding time with Taylor. Greg attempts to bond with Oliver (and avoid lice) by camping in the backyard, but Greg becomes concerned when Oliver keeps ditching their campout to be with their new sleazy neighbor named Spencer.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Bill Callahan
7.9/10162 votes#5 - Boo-Who?
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2017
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
Writer: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
7.8/10158 votes#6 - The Pig Whisperer
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2017
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
8.2/10173 votes#7 - Family Secrets
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2017
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
Writer: Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
7.5/10155 votes#8 - Gala Auction
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2017
After failing to get donations on her own terms, Katie gives in to the dark side and teams up with Oliver to bribe rich Westport families to donate big-ticket items for the spring gala. Greg decides to take Taylor and Anna-Kat to a Revolutionary War reenactment which Taylor finds lame until she starts a revolution of her own.
Director: John Putch
Writer: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
7.5/10154 votes#9 - The Couple
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2017
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
7.6/10152 votes#10 - Blue Christmas
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2017
When Doris goes into labor and Katie heads to the hospital to be with her, the Ottos struggle to be in the same place at the same time in order to open their Christmas presents together, as is the Otto family tradition. Meanwhile, Taylor coaches Oliver on the best way to ask out a crush, starting with the gift shop clerk.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Lindsey Stoddart
7.7/10155 votes#11 - Blondetourage
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2018
Taylor enlists Oliver to help her carry out a scheme so she can ditch her less cool friend Ellen and go to a concert with her "blondetourage." Meanwhile, Katie is devastated when Anna-Kat doesn't need her as much anymore, which causes Katie to make some poor and desperate parenting decisions.
Director: Melissa Kosar
Writer: Donald Diego
7.7/10151 votes#12 - Selling Out
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2018
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
8.0/10160 votes#13 - The Anniversary
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2018
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
7.7/10150 votes#14 - Midlife Crisis
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/2018
Katie takes Oliver out of school for a day to help loosen him up after Oliver suffers from a meltdown about something minor. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat takes Greg to the park to help him make new friends.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Sarah Dunn
7.9/10152 votes#15 - The Mom Switch
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2018
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
8.1/10164 votes#16 - Field Day
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2018
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
7.9/10155 votes#17 - All Coupled Up
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2018
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
7.7/10152 votes#18 - The Venue
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2018
Katie enlists Angela's legal help to convince Chloe Brown Mueller to sign off on the venue for the Spring Gala, but Angela ends up cozying up to Chloe instead.
Director: Lea Thompson
Writer: Stephanie Birkitt
8.3/10175 votes#19 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/21/2018
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
Writer: Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
7.8/10146 votes#20 - The Inheritance
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/4/2018
After the passing of a family friend, the Ottos all react differently to the allotment of the deceased's inheritance.
Director: Helen Hunt
Writer: Lindsey Stoddart, Anthony Lombardo
7.6/10146 votes#21 - It's Not You, It's Me
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/11/2018
Katie and Greg struggle to resist the urge to micromanage as their children navigate life choices, such as landing your first job, picking out friends and managing homework.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Brian Donovan, Ed Herro
7.6/10148 votes#22 - Sliding Sweaters
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/2018
When Katie starts her day in a bad mood, the Ottos come together to cheer her up; but in an alternate reality and in a different sweater, Katie starts her day in a good mood and the family comes together to cheer up Greg.
Director: Helen Hunt
Writer: Donald Diego
8.0/10165 votes#23 - Finding Fillion
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/9/2018
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
Writer: Bill Callahan, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
8.3/10165 votes#24 - The Spring Gala
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2018
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
The Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 2
Every episode of American Housewife Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 2!
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
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Back to School" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 177 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz, it aired on 9/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Boar-Dain".