American Housewife: Season 2
2017 · 24 episodes · ★ 6.8
What Season 2 of American Housewife
Season two keeps the Otto family in Westport, where Katie tries to find some time for herself but ends up forced to make peace with the school moms when she takes on the spring gala. Her rival, Tara, complicates things, and Katie insists on doing it her way. Oliver fights to make his passion for ballet count in front of a teacher who belittles him, while Taylor wants to fit in with her classmates and Anna-Kat becomes a vegetarian under Tara's influence. Greg, a History teacher, tries to get closer to his kids with plans of his own, from a backyard barbecue to a camp-out in the garden. Katie keeps searching for her identity without bowing to that world of appearances.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Back to School
Katie's efforts to get more time for herself backfire when she is forced to mend fences with the Westport moms by volunteering to run the school's spring gala. Meanwhile, Oliver proves to Katie that his passion for ballet is genuine, inspiring her to confront his belittling teacher and stick up for him. Taylor and Greg disagree over whether or not she needs to go to college while he teaches her how to drive.
Directing: Chris Koch · Writing: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jeannette Sousa, Carly Craig, Barret Swatek
2x02 Boar-Dain
Despite pressure from Oliver, Greg and her rival, Tara, Katie insists she's going to plan the Spring Gala her way. After Oliver is emasculated by his ex-girlfriend, Greg attempts to teach Oliver how to "man up" by throwing a successful barbeque.
Directing: Rebecca Asher · Writing: Brian Donovan · Starring: Amarr M. Wooten, Evan O'Toole, Carly Craig, Jeffrey Markle
2x03 The Uprising
Katie struggles with Taylor and Anna-Kat's defiance, as Anna-Kat decides she's now a vegetarian (under the influence of Tara Summers) and Taylor dies her hair blonde without Katie's permission. Greg and Katie help Oliver come to terms with embarrassment after Oliver has a humiliating moment in ballet class.
Directed by: John Putch · Written by: Donald Diego · Starring: Carly Craig, Sophia Coto, Mallory Jansen, Madeleine Woolner
2x04 The Lice Storm
When Anna-Kat brings home a lice infestation, Katie uses it to force bonding time with Taylor. Greg attempts to bond with Oliver (and avoid lice) by camping in the backyard, but Greg becomes concerned when Oliver keeps ditching their campout to be with their new sleazy neighbor named Spencer.
Directing: Ken Whittingham · Writing: Bill Callahan · Starring: George Hamilton, Heather Cooney
2x05 Boo-Who?
Westport is known for its Halloween tradition of leaving an anonymous note and goodies on a neighbor's doorstep (called a "Boo"). Katie tries to play it cool but is absolutely giddy when the Ottos receive their first "Boo."
Directed by: Melissa Kosar · Written by: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel · Starring: Jessica St. Clair, Julie Meyer, Brian Donovan, Chris Aquilino
2x06 The Pig Whisperer
Greg plays dirty to convince Katie to let them keep Anna-Kat's beloved pet pig; Oliver and Viv compete for the attention of a new neighbor; Taylor considers leaving her boyfriend.
Directing: Rebecca Asher · Writing: Sarah Dunn · Starring: George Hamilton, Leslie Bibb, Derek Theler
2x07 Family Secrets
Greg makes big plans to impress his parents when they visit for Thanksgiving; but his vision is shattered when his neighbor Spencer and Katie's mom, Kathryn, arrive unannounced and nothing goes as intended.
Directed by: John Putch · Written by: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: George Hamilton, Wendie Malick, Barry Bostwick, Julia Duffy
2x08 Gala Auction
After failing to get donations on her own terms, Katie gives in to the dark side and teams up with Oliver to bribe rich Westport families to donate big-ticket items for the spring gala. Greg decides to take Taylor and Anna-Kat to a Revolutionary War reenactment which Taylor finds lame until she starts a revolution of her own.
Directing: John Putch · Writing: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel · Starring: Jerry Lambert, Logan Pepper, Carly Craig, Sara Rue
2x09 The Couple
After feeling like their whole world and all of their conversations revolve around kids, Greg and Katie are ecstatic to meet new friends Zach and Courtney, a couple without children. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat coerces Taylor and Oliver into helping her with a storytelling project, which turns out to be a little more grisly than anticipated.
Directing: John Putch · Writing: Taylor Hamra · Starring: Jerry Lambert, Amanda Jaros, Riley Lai Nelet, Aidan Wallace
2x10 Blue Christmas
When Doris goes into labor and Katie heads to the hospital to be with her, the Ottos struggle to be in the same place at the same time in order to open their Christmas presents together, as is the Otto family tradition. Meanwhile, Taylor coaches Oliver on the best way to ask out a crush, starting with the gift shop clerk.
Directed by: Ken Whittingham · Written by: Lindsey Stoddart · Starring: Courtney Pauroso, Brian Stepanek, Nikki Hahn, Sheila Carrasco
2x11 Blondetourage
Taylor enlists Oliver to help her carry out a scheme so she can ditch her less cool friend Ellen and go to a concert with her "blondetourage." Meanwhile, Katie is devastated when Anna-Kat doesn't need her as much anymore, which causes Katie to make some poor and desperate parenting decisions.
Directing: Melissa Kosar · Writing: Donald Diego · Starring: Sterling Griffith, Logan Pepper, Bebe Wood, Lena Torluemke
2x12 Selling Out
Katie is worried that the launch of Greg's new book might go poorly, so she enlists Angela and Doris to write positive reviews; when the book unexpectedly does exceedingly well, Greg buys a new car without consulting Katie.
Directing: Helen Hunt · Writing: Brian Donovan · Starring: Sterling Griffith, George Hamilton, Peyton Meyer, Cory Jacob
2x13 The Anniversary
Katie and Greg dislike Taylor's new boyfriend, so they attempt to use reverse psychology to drive a wedge between them, which later backfires. After Spencer's over-the-top vision for Oliver's first date with a girl from his ballet class bombs, Greg helps Oliver make up for it with a romantic gesture.
Directing: David L. Bertman · Writing: Bill Callahan · Starring: George Hamilton, Evan O'Toole, Jerry Lambert, Peyton Meyer
2x14 Midlife Crisis
Katie takes Oliver out of school for a day to help loosen him up after Oliver suffers from a meltdown about something minor. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat takes Greg to the park to help him make new friends.
Directing: Rebecca Asher · Writing: Sarah Dunn · Starring: Jerry Lambert, Jessica St. Clair, Julie Meyer, Óscar Núñez
2x15 The Mom Switch
After feeling unappreciated by Greg and the kids, Katie ditches her family for a day at her favorite hideaway spot and leaves Viv in charge of the household. Viv takes this as an opportunity to see if she really is mom material.
Directing: Melissa Kosar · Writing: Anthony Lombardo · Starring: Leslie Bibb, Greg Worswick, Alex Jayne Go, Rishi Arya
2x16 Field Day
Katie wants to prove to the Westport moms that she is fully capable of competing at Field Day at Anna-Kat's school, but she ends up taking the competition a little too seriously. Greg enlists Taylor's boyfriend, Trip, to help him make the family recipe for chili in a local competition, which makes Taylor and Oliver jealous.
Directing: Chris Koch · Writing: Taylor Hamra · Starring: Lindsey Frost, Peyton Meyer, Jeannette Sousa, Jessica St. Clair
2x17 All Coupled Up
The Otto children are beginning to experience struggles in their love lives after jumping into the dating world: Oliver is forced to choose between his girlfriend and his friend Cooper who come from two different worlds; Greg must play the "bad cop parent" to halt the PDA between Taylor and Trip; and Anna-Kat tries to make her relationship with Franklin official, without his consent.
Directed by: John Putch · Written by: Donald Diego · Starring: Evan O'Toole, Logan Pepper, Peyton Meyer, Kirstin Eggers
2x18 The Venue
Katie enlists Angela's legal help to convince Chloe Brown Mueller to sign off on the venue for the Spring Gala, but Angela ends up cozying up to Chloe instead.
Directing: Lea Thompson · Writing: Stephanie Birkitt · Starring: Sterling Griffith, Evan O'Toole, Jerry Lambert, Logan Pepper
2x19 It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Katie and Greg struggle to help the kids accept loss as a family friend suddenly passes away and as their pet pig, Hans Gruber, must be returned to his natural habitat.
Directing: John Putch · Writing: Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Sterling Griffith, George Hamilton, Lena Torluemke, Brianna Askins
2x20 The Inheritance
After the passing of a family friend, the Ottos all react differently to the allotment of the deceased's inheritance.
Directing: Helen Hunt · Writing: Lindsey Stoddart, Anthony Lombardo · Starring: George Hamilton, Wendie Malick, John Rubinstein, Mercedes Colon
2x21 It's Not You, It's Me
Katie and Greg struggle to resist the urge to micromanage as their children navigate life choices, such as landing your first job, picking out friends and managing homework.
Directing: Chris Koch · Writing: Brian Donovan, Ed Herro · Starring: Bradley Bundlie, Evan O'Toole, Jill E. Alexander, Mary Pat Gleason
2x22 Sliding Sweaters
When Katie starts her day in a bad mood, the Ottos come together to cheer her up; but in an alternate reality and in a different sweater, Katie starts her day in a good mood and the family comes together to cheer up Greg.
Directing: Helen Hunt · Writing: Donald Diego · Starring: Ravi Patel, Mary Holland
2x23 Finding Fillion
In order to impress the other moms at school, Katie, Taylor and Oliver travel to New York to track down Nathan Fillion at a "Firefly" convention, so Katie can convince him to attend the school's spring gala.
Directing: David L. Bertman · Writing: Bill Callahan, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener · Starring: Nathan Fillion, Peyton Meyer, Carly Craig, Robbie Troy
2x24 The Spring Gala Season Finale
When things start to fall apart at the last minute, Katie figures out a new way to make the spring gala a success. Meanwhile, Greg attempts to be a "fun dad" and winds up adopting a dog while Katie is occupied with the gala.
Directing: John Putch · Writing: Sarah Dunn · Starring: Nathan Fillion, Jerry Lambert, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jeannette Sousa
Season 2 Cast
Diedrich BaderGreg Otto24 episodes
Meg DonnellyTaylor Otto24 episodes
Daniel DiMaggioOliver Otto24 episodes
Carly HughesAngela24 episodes
Jerry LambertPrincipal Ablin6 episodes
Peyton MeyerTrip Windsor6 episodes
Carly CraigTara6 episodes
Evan O'TooleFranklin5 episodes
Sterling GriffithLondyn5 episodes
Lena TorluemkeZola5 episodes
Logan PepperCooper Bradford4 episodes
Julie MeyerMaria4 episodes
Nikki HahnGina Tuscadero4 episodes
Jeannette SousaSuzanne3 episodes
Kathleen Rose PerkinsStacy Clouser2 episodes
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Season 42019 · 20 ep. · ★ 6.2
Season 52020 · 13 ep. · ★ 6.4Where to Watch Season 2 of American Housewife
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 2 of American Housewife?
Season 2 of American Housewife has 24 episodes.
When did season 2 of American Housewife premiere?
Premiered on September 27, 2017.
Where to watch American Housewife season 2?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).