7.7/10170 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
7.7/10152 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
7.8/10156 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
7.8/10151 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
8.2/10153 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
7.9/10141 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
7.9/10140 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
7.8/10132 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
7.8/10135 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
7.9/10141 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
7.7/10127 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
8.0/10145 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
8.1/10146 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
7.6/10143 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
7.8/10130 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
7.5/10127 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
7.6/10126 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
7.7/10127 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
7.9/10124 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
8.1/10129 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
The Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 4
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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 Minivan" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife" season 4. It scored 7.7/10 based on 170 votes. Directed by Paul Murphy and written by Jonathan Fener, it aired on 9/27/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means".