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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Housewife Season 2 Episode 1 - Back to School
    7.6/10(191 votes)

    #1 - Back to School

    S2:E1

    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
    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  2. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 2 - Boar-Dain
    7.5/10(171 votes)

    #2 - Boar-Dain

    S2:E2

    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

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  3. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 3 - The Uprising
    7.9/10(178 votes)

    #3 - The Uprising

    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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  4. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 4 - The Lice Storm
    7.4/10(178 votes)

    #4 - The Lice Storm

    S2:E4

    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

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  5. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 5 - Boo-Who?
    7.9/10(177 votes)

    #5 - Boo-Who?

    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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  6. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 6 - The Pig Whisperer
    7.8/10(173 votes)

    #6 - The Pig Whisperer

    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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  7. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 7 - Family Secrets
    8.2/10(191 votes)

    #7 - Family Secrets

    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:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  8. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 8 - Gala Auction
    7.5/10(170 votes)

    #8 - Gala Auction

    S2:E8

    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
    Writers:John Hoberg, Kat Likkel

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  9. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 9 - The Couple
    7.5/10(170 votes)

    #9 - The Couple

    S2:E9

    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

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  10. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 10 - Blue Christmas
    7.6/10(169 votes)

    #10 - Blue Christmas

    S2:E10

    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

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  11. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 11 - Blondetourage
    7.7/10(170 votes)

    #11 - Blondetourage

    S2:E11

    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

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  12. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 12 - Selling Out
    7.8/10(166 votes)

    #12 - Selling Out

    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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  13. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 13 - The Anniversary
    8.0/10(177 votes)

    #13 - The Anniversary

    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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  14. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 14 - Midlife Crisis
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    #14 - Midlife Crisis

    S2:E14

    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

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  15. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 15 - The Mom Switch
    7.9/10(168 votes)

    #15 - The Mom Switch

    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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  16. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 16 - Field Day
    8.1/10(179 votes)

    #16 - Field Day

    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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  17. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 17 - All Coupled Up
    7.9/10(171 votes)

    #17 - All Coupled Up

    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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  18. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 18 - The Venue
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #18 - The Venue

    S2:E18

    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

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  19. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 19 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
    8.3/10(195 votes)

    #19 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye

    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:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  20. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 20 - The Inheritance
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    #20 - The Inheritance

    S2:E20

    After the passing of a family friend, the Ottos all react differently to the allotment of the deceased's inheritance.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writers:Lindsey Stoddart, Anthony Lombardo

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  21. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 21 - It's Not You, It's Me
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    #21 - It's Not You, It's Me

    S2:E21

    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
    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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  22. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 22 - Sliding Sweaters
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    #22 - Sliding Sweaters

    S2:E22

    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

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  23. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 23 - Finding Fillion
    8.0/10(182 votes)

    #23 - Finding Fillion

    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, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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  24. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 24 - The Spring Gala
    8.3/10(183 votes)

    #24 - The Spring Gala

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Back to School" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 191 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz, it aired on 9/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Boar-Dain".