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The Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 4

Every episode of American Housewife Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 4!

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 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "American Housewife" season 4 is "The Minivan", rated 7.7/10 from 165 user votes. It was directed by Paul Murphy and written by Jonathan Fener. "The Minivan" aired on 9/27/2019 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means".

  • The Minivan
    7.7/10 165 votes

    #1 - The Minivan

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2019

    As the Otto family ushers in a new era, Katie and Greg make the emotional decision to sell the family minivan; Daniel suffers a setback that forces him to rethink how to accomplish his goals.

    Director: Paul Murphy

    Writer: Jonathan Fener

  • Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means
    7.7/10 146 votes

    #2 - Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2019

    Katie's life is turned upside down when her notoriously elusive boss Whitney pops into town and promotes Katie; a colleague's death pushes Greg toward an existential crisis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems
    7.8/10 152 votes

    #3 - Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2019

    When Anna-Kat's school lunch lady refuses to make simple eco-friendly changes in the school cafeteria, Greg puts on a show highlighting the importance of recycling with his friend and fellow environmentalist Bill Doty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lasagna
    7.8/10 148 votes

    #4 - Lasagna

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2019

    Greg hosts a meeting for the Westport Historical Guild to welcome back Stan, and Katie’s homemade lasagna is a huge hit with the guys. After Stan makes several trips back for seconds and begins spending an inordinate amount of time at the Otto house, Chloe Brown Mueller becomes convinced that Katie and Stan must be having an extra-marital affair. Meanwhile, Angela and Doris step in to help Oliver with his Teen Help Line.

    Director: John Putch

    Writer: Lauren Caltagirone

  • The Maze
    8.2/10 149 votes

    #5 - The Maze

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2019

    Katie ignores Greg's warning and takes Anna-Kat through a terrifying zombie-themed maze at the annual Halloween carnival. Once inside, Katie quickly regrets her decision and sends Anna-Kat to find help. Meanwhile, Greg has entered a pumpkin carving contest and is ready to go head-to-head against the previous year's winners.

    Director: Melissa Kosar

    Writer: Anthony Lombardo

  • Girls' Night Out
    7.9/10 137 votes

    #6 - Girls' Night Out

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2019

    With Katie’s 40th birthday fast approaching, her self-esteem starts to wane. So Greg encourages her to go out and enjoy a night on the town with the girls, even suggesting she leave her wedding ring behind for a night of faux-single, silly fun. Meanwhile, Angela receives devastating news that will turn Doris’ life upside down. While Katie is away, Greg enlists the kids’ help to create a birthday present that is a heartfelt reminder of how much she is loved.

    Director: Melissa Kosar

    Writer: Michael Hobert

  • Flavor of Westport
    8.0/10 137 votes

    #7 - Flavor of Westport

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2019

    Katie teams up with Oliver in hopes of growing her lasagna-making endeavor from hobby to serious business venture. Meanwhile, a bout of writer's block forces Greg to look at new career opportunities. When a young YouTube sensation enlists Greg's help to ghostwrite his memoir, Greg is pushed out of his comfort zone.

    Director: Alisa Statman

    Writer: Jeremy Hall

  • Women in Business
    7.8/10 129 votes

    #8 - Women in Business

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2019

    Katie's feud with Chloe Brown Mueller is reignited when Oliver discovers Chloe's attempts to sabotage Katie's lasagna business. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat and Franklin play matchmaker for Principal Amblin in an attempt to secure more privileges.

    Director: Nirvana Adams

    Writer: Donald Diego

  • Hip to Be Square
    7.8/10 133 votes

    #9 - Hip to Be Square

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2019

    In an effort to stay connected, Katie and Greg look into activities that they can enjoy as a couple. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat has her own hurdles to overcome when Franklin shines at square dancing and she fails miserably. Plus, Tripp struggles with the idea of Taylor going away to college.

    Director: David L. Bertman

    Writer: Henning Fog, Nicholas Tobin Roth

  • The Bromance Before Christmas
    7.9/10 139 votes

    #10 - The Bromance Before Christmas

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2019

    Katie looks forward to sharing her favorite childhood Christmas tradition with Taylor, but a surprise visit from her mom threatens her holiday cheer; Greg is blindsided by Katie's good intentions; Oliver and Anna-Kat break a family heirloom.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Jonathan Fener

  • One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
    7.7/10 125 votes

    #11 - One Step Forward, Three Steps Back

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/2020

    When Anna-Kat begins exhibiting past OCD behaviors, Katie and Greg worry their busy schedules are disrupting the family. Meanwhile, Oliver fields a call at the Teen Help Line center that rattles him. And, Taylor and Trip attempt a trial run at being in a long-distance relationship.

    Director: Paul Murphy

    Writer: Ellen Kreamer, Sherry Bilsing

  • Wildflower Girls
    8.0/10 142 votes

    #12 - Wildflower Girls

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2020

    Katie grows concerned when Anna-Kat is invited to join Westport's elite scout troop, The Wildflower Girls. Meanwhile, Taylor learns her Carnegie Mellon interview is scheduled with famous alumnus and Broadway star Brecken Phillips ; and, Oliver befriends the school recluse, Trevor.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Patrick Sheehan

  • The Great Cookie Challenge
    8.1/10 143 votes

    #13 - The Great Cookie Challenge

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2020

    When Katie learns that the top prize is an all-expense paid vacation, she doubles her efforts to help Anna-Kat win top prize in cookie sales against her fellow troop members, The Wildflower Girls. Meanwhile, Oliver's attempt to help a student he befriends through the Teen Help Line center backfires.

    Director: Eric Dean Seaton

    Writer: Michael Hobert

  • A Very English Scandal
    7.6/10 141 votes

    #14 - A Very English Scandal

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 3/18/2020

    Against her husband's wishes, Katie sets out to play matchmaker for British Greg. Meanwhile, Oliver goes along with a rumor at school about his sexual identity to help a classmate feel accepted.

    Director: Ken Whittingham

    Writer: Anthony Lombardo

  • In My Room
    7.8/10 128 votes

    #15 - In My Room

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/25/2020

    Katie finds an old piece of furniture in the basement and sets out to recreate her and Greg’s first apartment, reminiscent of a time when life was simpler. Meanwhile, Greg enjoys an unexpected benefit of being the victim of Lonnie’s relentless practical jokes.

    Director: Randall Keenan Winston

    Writer: Jeremy Hall

  • The Battle for Second Breakfast
    7.5/10 125 votes

    #16 - The Battle for Second Breakfast

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2020

    Katie begins to feel like the third wheel when the topic at second breakfast starts revolving solely around Angela and Doris’ new relationships. Meanwhile, Greg struggles with Anna-Kat’s newfound independence.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Lauren Caltagirone

  • All Is Fair in Love and War Reenactment
    7.7/10 124 votes

    #17 - All Is Fair in Love and War Reenactment

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/15/2020

    Katie reminds Anna-Kat that she is a strong, independent, young woman and encourages her to start standing up for herself when dealing with Taylor. Meanwhile, Oliver feels left out when Greg invites Lonnie, Trip and Franklin to join him at the Historical Guild's latest reenactment.

    Director: Melissa Kosar

    Writer: Anthony Lombardo, Michael Hobert

  • Senior Prank
    7.7/10 124 votes

    #18 - Senior Prank

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/22/2020

    Against Greg’s better judgment, Katie pushes Taylor to lighten up and participate in her school’s senior prank. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat asks Oliver to give Franklin a makeover so he won’t embarrass himself at a classmate’s party.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Donald Diego

  • Vacation!
    7.9/10 120 votes

    #19 - Vacation!

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/6/2020

    After Anna-Kat's big win with The Wildflower Girls, the Ottos head to California for an all-expenses paid family vacation. But when her birthday coincides with their trip, Katie is determined to have a relaxing kid-free day, one where she and Greg are free to do whatever they want. Meanwhile, Taylor loses all her money on Hollywood Boulevard and Anna-Kat is forced into busking to get them out of trouble; and after crashing their trip, Cooper surprises Katie by making her birthday wish come true.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Jonathan Fener

  • Prom
    8.1/10 126 votes

    #20 - Prom

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/13/2020

    Katie confronts a classmate's mom when she suspects Anna-Kat is being bullied at school. Meanwhile, Taylor sets out to complete the final item on her life skills checklist - teaching Greg to shoot a three-pointer - so that she can attend her senior prom. At the same time, Oliver is sympathetic when a caller at the Teen Help Line confides that no one asked her to prom.

    Director: Melissa Kosar

    Writer: Donald Diego