7.1/10187 votes#1 - Graduation
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2020
Katie goes to great lengths to appease Principal Ablin in order to ensure Taylor graduates high school. Meanwhile, Greg finishes ghost writing the final chapter of Lonnie's book. And while Oliver is devastated to learn Cooper's family will be moving out of Westport, Anna-Kat tells Franklin she is ready to venture outside her comfort zone and plans to attend sleep-away camp during summer break.
Director: Melissa Kosar
Writer: Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner
7.2/10138 votes#2 - Psych
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2020
Without her lasagna business to keep her preoccupied, Katie feels like her life is once again off course. As she searches for purpose, she redirects her energy toward Greg and the kids becoming overbearing and controlling. Franklin challenges an older boy to a duel in an effort to win back Anna-Kat's affections.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner
7.3/10159 votes#3 - Coupling
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2020
Katie is taken aback when she learns Taylor's boyfriend Trip has been spending the night. Greg is forced to separate the kids when Anna-Kat and Franklin both come down with mono. And when Oliver starts spending too much time at the office, Cooper begins to feel neglected.
Director: Alisa Statman
Writer: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner
7.2/10126 votes#4 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2020
With Anna-Kat and Franklin home with mono, Katie seizes the opportunity to use them as the backdrop for her mommy vlog. And when Taylor's first college paper comes back with an A, Greg questions her TA's intentions. Meanwhile, Cooper helps Oliver renovate the basement.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Jonathan Fener
7.0/10128 votes#5 - Kids These Days
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2020
Katie pushes Anna-Kat and Franklin to take a risk and try an activity outside their comfort zone in order to create new content for her mommy vlog. Meanwhile, Oliver is convinced taking performance-enhancing drugs will help him ace his SATs. And after bonding with her TA over an art exhibit, Taylor begins to wonder if Trip is the right guy for her.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Anthony Lombardo
7.1/10134 votes#6 - Mother's Little Helper
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2021
When Katie’s mentor and dear friend Tami moves to Westport, Katie wastes no time introducing her to her “A Real Mother” vlog viewers. Meanwhile, Taylor discovers Greg has been keeping an entertaining secret.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Stephanie Birkitt
6.9/10123 votes#7 - Under Pressure
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2021
Greg ropes Katie into a double date with Principal Ablin and Maria in an attempt to further his political aspirations. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat’s newfound popularity at school proves to be overwhelming.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10130 votes#8 - Encourage, Discourage
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2021
Katie and Tami make fast friends with J.D., a luxury hotel manager whose promise of access to complimentary hotel rooms around the world sounds incredibly enticing. However, Katie’s travel fantasy comes to a screeching halt when she learns J.D. is an aspiring first-time father who’s counting on her for parenting guidance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10125 votes#9 - The Heist
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2021
Katie goes overboard in her efforts to help J.D. become a father. Meanwhile, after a brush with the law, Greg worries Taylor may be a political liability.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10134 votes#10 - Getting Frank with the Ottos
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/24/2021
To celebrate the momentous 100th episode milestone of his podcast, Franklin invites Katie and the family to make guest appearances on his show, “Getting Frank with Franklin.” After witnessing his intrusive tactics with Taylor and the others, Katie is determined to keep her interview light and fun but is surprised when her mom Kathryn joins her. Meanwhile, Greg asks Lonnie to be his campaign manager to help strengthen his social media presence.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10118 votes#11 - The Guardian
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2021
Katie and Greg secretly put Kathryn through a series of tests to see if she would make a good guardian for Anna-Kat in the unlikely event something should happen to them. Meanwhile, after tracking down J.D.’s potential egg donors, Tami and Katie scheme to learn more about them.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10121 votes#12 - How Oliver Got His Groove Back
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2021
Katie plays matchmaker by impersonating Oliver on his social media account to win over a girl. Meanwhile, Lonnie helps Greg dig up dirt on his political rival.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10171 votes#13 - The Election
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2021
Katie pushes Cooper to share his passion for the culinary arts and ambition of becoming a chef with his autocratic father, Doyle Bradford. Meanwhile, Greg and Principal Ablin go head-to-head when the election results offer an interesting twist, and the Otto family gets the surprise of a lifetime.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 5
Every episode of American Housewife Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Housewife Season 5!
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 5 Ratings Summary
"Graduation" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife" season 5. It scored 7.1/10 based on 187 votes. Directed by Melissa Kosar and written by Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner, it aired on 10/28/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Psych".