American Housewife: Season 1

2016 · 23 episodes · ★ 7.2

What Season 1 of American Housewife

Katie Otto, a mother of three, moves her family to Westport, Connecticut, a town full of wealthy stay-at-home moms who are very focused on appearances. The Ottos rent a home that's much more modest than their neighbors'. Greg, a history teacher, keeps things calm at home, while Katie tries to hold on to her own personality and provide for her family without fitting into that environment. Taylor, an athlete, wants to fit in with his crowd. Oliver, with intelligence well above average, hangs out with the most privileged kids in the neighborhood. Anna-Kat is sweet, though obsessive-compulsive. Katie fears her kids will end up looking down on anyone who doesn't fit in.

23episodes

Oct 11, 2016aired

May 16, 2017latest episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Oct 11, 2016 · 21 min · ★ 7.2
Katie tries to help Anna-Kat fit in at school. Taylor and Oliver like the luxe Westport lifestyle.
Directing: Ruben Fleischer · Writing: Sarah Dunn · Starring: Mackenzie Marsh, Jeremy Howard, Jeannette Sousa, Leslie Bibb
1x02 The Nap
Oct 18, 2016 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
Greg comes down with the flu and Katie battles exhaustion trying to take care of him and the kids. Her exhaustion leads to a confrontation with the school's overbearing school crossing guard.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Sarah Dunn · Starring: Jeannette Sousa, Kate Flannery, Gloria Garayua, Evan O'Toole
1x03 Westport Zombies
Oct 25, 2016 · 21 min · ★ 7.4
Katie, jealous of Taylor's friendship with neighbor Viv, reluctantly competes in the Westport Halloween "Zombie Run" after she finds out they'll both be running. Meanwhile, Greg and Anna-Kat get a little too much in character for the "zombie" part of the run's obstacle course.
Directing: Chris Koch · Writing: Julie Bean · Starring: Leslie Bibb, Isabel Gravitt, Erin Pineda, Nathan Caywood
1x04 Art Show
Nov 1, 2016 · 21 min
When Anna-Kat draws an unflattering portrait of Katie for the school art show, Katie plans to retrieve it before anyone can see it; Doris is left in charge of Oliver and Taylor.
Directing: Ken Whittingham · Writing: Donald Diego · Starring: Kelly Schumann, Heather Wake, Marisa Chen Moller, Ally Iseman
1x05 The Snub
Nov 15, 2016 · 21 min
Katie tries to fit in with the other Westport moms in order to get Anna-Kat invited to a popular girl's birthday party. When Anna-Kat still isn't invited, Katie vents to Angela and Doris, and realizes her daughter doesn't need a bunch of friends, just a couple of close ones. Elsewhere, Greg tries to convince Taylor that she can't get by on her athletic ability alone, while Oliver complains about a flawed polo shirt that his mom bought at an outlet store.
Directing: Ryan Case · Writing: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Walker Mintz, Jeannette Sousa, Carly Craig, Lara Everly
1x06 The Blow-Up
Nov 22, 2016 · 21 min
Katie's mother Kathryn (Wendie Malick) shows up for Thanksgiving, and typically wants to be the center of attention. Just prior, Katie met with Anna-Kat's teacher, who said Anna-Kat is more anxious than normal, and Katie realizes her own anxiety over her mother is affecting her daughter. Also, an unwanted guest (Viv) crashes the Otto family Thanksgiving.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Writing: Vanessa McCarthy · Starring: Wendie Malick, Leslie Bibb, Asif Ali, Kirstin Eggers
1x07 Power Couple
Nov 29, 2016 · 21 min
Katie and Greg throw themselves into PTA politics when they learn that Anna-Kat's special needs teacher, Dr. Ellie, has been cut from the school budget. Greg gets elected to the PTA, and things are looking good, but can Katie keep her mouth in check long enough to win the votes they need?
Directing: Ryan Case · Writing: Sam Sklaver · Starring: Tucker Meek, Kate Flannery, Kirstin Eggers, Kyle Bornheimer
1x08 Westport Cotillion
Dec 6, 2016 · 21 min
Oliver is secretly taking dancing and manners classes in hopes of getting the girl he likes to go to the Westport Cotillion with him. He asks for his dad's help in keeping this all secret from Katie, afraid that she'll interfere, but that's easier said than done,
Directing: Rebecca Asher · Writing: Julie Bean · Starring: Devan Key, Isabel Gravitt, Heather Wake, Jazmin Pollinger
1x09 Krampus Katie
Dec 13, 2016 · 21 min
Katie's holiday spirit, never great to begin with, is soured even further when Viv corners her into helping out with the school Christmas pageant. Greg, determined to teach Taylor and Oliver the true meaning of Christmas, takes them to a local nursing home to cheer up the residents, but things don't quite turn out the way he planned.
Directing: David Grossman · Writing: Ed Herro, Brian Donavan · Starring: Leslie Bibb, Hal Linden, Robert Gant, Eve Sigall
1x10 The Playdate
Jan 3, 2017 · 21 min
Katie and Greg are thrilled when Anna-Kat finally has a playdate with a "normal" girl. But Anna-Kat has a little secret: She's a budding kleptomaniac and has taken something from her new friend Penny's home. Greg wants her to return the item and fess up, but Katie disagrees, especially since Penny's mom, Chloe Brown Mueller, is one of Westport's most infamous gossips.
Directing: Declan Lowney · Writing: Donald Diego · Starring: Lidia Porto, Jessica St. Clair, Timothy Omundson, Anna Maganini
1x11 The Snowstorm
Jan 10, 2017 · 21 min
The Ottos struggle with being stuck at home without power during a snowstorm.
Directing: Chad Lowe · Writing: Stephanie Birkitt · Starring: Leslie Bibb, Lidia Porto
1x12 Surprise
Jan 17, 2017 · 21 min
Oliver tells his parents that he's so embarrassed by their modest house that he'd rather not have a birthday party at all. Katie decides to teach him a lesson by ambushing him with a surprise party at home with all his wealthy friends.
Directing: Stuart McDonald · Writing: Vanessa McCarthy · Starring: Amarr M. Wooten, Logan Pepper, Isabel Gravitt, Carly Craig
1x13 Then and Now
Feb 7, 2017 · 21 min
The Ottos face the prospect of leaving Westport when their house is put up for sale. No one wants to leave except Katie, who seems determined to move on despite some fun memories of her family's time there.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Logan Pepper, Isabel Gravitt, Steve Agee, Jenny O'Hara
1x14 Time for Love
Feb 14, 2017 · 21 min
Katie's least favorite holiday is Valentine's Day, but her desire for a low-key approach is overridden by Greg's over-the-top romantic gestures. Meanwhile Oliver has an expensive gift for the girl he's crushing on, and Taylor tries to put one over on her parents in order to attend a Valentine's Day party.
Directing: Declan Lowney · Writing: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Isabel Gravitt, Katie Cleary, Joe Burnell, Dasha German
1x15 The Man Date
Feb 21, 2017 · 21 min
Greg befriends fellow history buff Stan, but Katie is less than pleased, especially considering he is married to her nemesis, Chloe Brown Mueller.
Directing: Melissa Kosar · Writing: Donald Diego · Starring: Jessica St. Clair, Timothy Omundson, Eddie Shin, Christopher Gehrman
1x16 Bag Lady
Mar 7, 2017 · 21 min
Katie lets everyone fend for themselves and is a bit surprised when they don't seem to need her.
Directing: John Putch · Writing: Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy · Starring: Larry Joe Campbell, Jennifer DeFilippo, Kevin Held, Luis Fernando Cordova
1x17 Other People's Marriages
Mar 14, 2017 · 21 min
After Katie encourages Viv to stand up to her husband, she ends up leaving him.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Donald Diego · Starring: Leslie Bibb, Jay Mohr
1x18 The Otto Motto
Apr 4, 2017 · 21 min
Greg blames Katie for setting a bad example when Taylor quits her school activities.
Directing: Phil Traill · Writing: Brian Donovan, Ed Herro · Starring: Amarr M. Wooten, Logan Pepper, Ravi Patel, Gilli Messer
1x19 The Polo Match
Apr 11, 2017 · 21 min
Doris insists that Katie attend the charity polo match she's organizing.
Directing: Linda Mendoza · Writing: Stephanie Birkitt · Starring: Amarr M. Wooten, Jeannette Sousa, Carly Craig, Tim Rock
1x20 The Walk
Apr 18, 2017 · 21 min
Anna-Kat tells her parents that all she wants for her birthday is to walk to the library alone.
Directing: Chris Koch · Writing: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Amarr M. Wooten, Logan Pepper, Carly Craig, Kirstin Eggers
1x21 The Club
May 1, 2017 · 21 min
When Anna-Kat develops a fear of water and stops bathing, her therapist suggests the Ottos get her to go swimming. But can Katie get over own her fear of wearing a bathing suit in public at the Westport Country Club so she can help her kid out? Meanwhile Oliver gives his dad a style makeover after students at the college give Greg a low "jalapeño" score.
Directing: David L. Bertman · Writing: Brian Donovan, Ed Herro · Starring: Miyako, Alexa Sutherland, Christina Ulloa, Bree Condon
1x22 Dude, Where's My Napkin?
May 9, 2017 · 21 min
Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela's ex after Celeste, an editor, helps Greg land his first book deal. But Angela, who has asked Katie not to socialize with her former wife, is furious and accuses her of being a bad friend
Directing: Melissa Kosar · Writing: Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy · Starring: Tiffani Thiessen, Dan J. Johnson, Heather Stewart, Alexis Dickey
1x23 Can't hide It Anymore Season Finale
May 16, 2017 · 21 min
Katie has been avoiding the mandatory volunteer hours at her kids' schools all year. But when the other moms pressure her, she hits on a genius excuse after wearing a fake pregnancy "empathy" bump leads everyone to think she is pregnant. But things soon get out of hand after her former frenemies plan a baby shower for her.
Directing: John Putch · Writing: Sarah Dunn · Starring: Jeannette Sousa, Carly Craig, Barret Swatek