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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Housewife Season 5 Episode 1 - Graduation
    7.0/10(203 votes)

    #1 - Graduation

    S5:E1

    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
    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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  2. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 2 - Psych
    7.1/10(150 votes)

    #2 - Psych

    S5:E2

    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
    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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  3. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 3 - Coupling
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #3 - Coupling

    S5:E3

    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
    Writers:Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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  4. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 4 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
    7.1/10(138 votes)

    #4 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool

    S5:E4

    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

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  5. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 5 - Kids These Days
    7.0/10(139 votes)

    #5 - Kids These Days

    S5:E5

    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

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  6. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 6 - Mother's Little Helper
    7.1/10(145 votes)

    #6 - Mother's Little Helper

    S5:E6

    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

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  7. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 7 - Under Pressure
    6.8/10(136 votes)

    #7 - Under Pressure

    S5:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 8 - Encourage, Discourage
    6.8/10(143 votes)

    #8 - Encourage, Discourage

    S5:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 9 - The Heist
    7.1/10(136 votes)

    #9 - The Heist

    S5:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 10 - Getting Frank with the Ottos
    7.7/10(148 votes)

    #10 - Getting Frank with the Ottos

    S5:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 11 - The Guardian
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    #11 - The Guardian

    S5:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 12 - How Oliver Got His Groove Back
    7.3/10(134 votes)

    #12 - How Oliver Got His Groove Back

    S5:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 13 - The Election
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    #13 - The Election

    S5:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Graduation" is the best rated episode of "American Housewife" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 203 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".