The BEST episodes of American Housewife
Every episode of American Housewife ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Housewife!
Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring. Katie's perfectly imperfect world is upended when her neighbor's decision to move notches her up from her ideal social standing and sets her on a path to ensure that doesn't happen, regardless of the consequences.
#1 - 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.
#2 - The Pig Whisperer
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2017
Greg sides with Anna-Kat about keeping her beloved pet pig, despite Katie's objections, and he even plays dirty to win this battle. Meanwhile, Oliver and Viv compete for the attention of a new neighbor; and Taylor considers dating an older guy.
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#3 - The Club
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2017
Anna-Kat develops a fear of water and stops bathing, so her therapists suggests the Ottos take her swimming, but that involves Katie overcoming her fear of wearing a swimsuit in public. Elsewhere: Oliver gives his dad a style makeover.
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#4 - Power Couple
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2016
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?
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#5 - Westport Zombies
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2016
Katie competes in a zombie run with a neighbor while Greg and Anna-Kat get carried away with the "zombie" theme.
#6 - The Man Date
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2017
Greg befriends fellow history buff but Katie is not happy because he is married to her nemesis.
#8 - Westport Cotillion
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2016
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,
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#14 - The Spring Gala
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2018
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. Nathan Fillion guest stars as himself.
#15 - The Great Cookie Challenge
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2020
Katie is determined to help Anna-Kat win top prize in cookie sales against her fellow troop members, The Wildflower Girls; Oliver's attempt to help a student he befriends through the Teen Help Line center backfires.
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#17 - All Coupled Up
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2018
The Otto children 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.
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#18 - The Uprising
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2017
Taylor dyes her hair blonde without Katie's permission. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat decides she's now a vegetarian; and Greg and Katie help Oliver come to terms with embarrassment after Oliver has a humiliating moment in ballet class.
#20 - 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. Taylor learns her Carnegie Mellon interview is scheduled with famous alumnus and Broadway star Brecken Phillips. Oliver befriends the school recluse.
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#23 - Then and Now
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/7/2017
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.
#24 - The Nap
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2016
Greg comes down with the flu and Katie battles exhaustion trying to take care of him and the kids. Later: her exhaustion leads to a confrontation with the school's overbearing school crossing guard.
#25 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/21/2018
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.