The BEST episodes of American Housewife season 1

Every episode of American Housewife season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Housewife season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 12/3/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
The Club
star
7.86
507 votes

#1 - 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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The Man Date
star
7.85
543 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Melissa Kosar
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Power Couple
star
7.83
599 votes

#3 - 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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The Walk
star
7.83
499 votes

#4 - The Walk

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/18/2017

Anna-Kat wants to walk to the library by herself. Elsewhere: Greg copes with Katie's dating life and Katie is annoyed that Oliver's entitled friend seems to be spending every waking moment at the Ottos.

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Then and Now
star
7.83
543 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Art Show
star
7.82
644 votes

#6 - Art Show

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2016

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.

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Dude, Where's My Napkin?
star
7.82
498 votes

#7 - Dude, Where's My Napkin?

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2017

Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela's ex after she helps Greg land a book deal, but Angela's ex soon accuses Katie of being a bad friend.

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Can't Hide it Anymore
star
7.81
453 votes

#8 - Can't Hide it Anymore

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2017

Katie fakes a pregnancy to get out of mandatory volunteer hours, but things go too far after a baby shower is planned for her.

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Bag Lady
star
7.78
561 votes

#9 - Bag Lady

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/2017

Katy stops micromanaging to prove a point, but soon realizes everything still runs smoothly. Later: she gets revenge on a local grocery store for selling her defective trash bags.

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Time for Love
star
7.77
513 votes

#10 - Time for Love

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/14/2017

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.

Directors: Declan Lowney
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The Snub
star
7.76
621 votes

#11 - The Snub

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2016

Katie imitates the other moms to help Anna-Kat get invited to a popular girl's birthday party.

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Westport Cotillion
star
7.75
572 votes

#12 - 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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Krampus Katie
star
7.75
555 votes

#13 - Krampus Katie

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2016

Viv gets a reluctant Katie to help out with the school Christmas pageant; Greg takes Taylor and Oliver to a nursing home to cheer up the residents.

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The Blow-Up
star
7.74
618 votes

#14 - The Blow-Up

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2016

Katie's mom visits for Thanksgiving, which puts Katie on edge, but a surprising ally surfaces to help ease the tension.

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The Otto Motto
star
7.74
519 votes

#15 - The Otto Motto

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/4/2017

Greg challenges Katie to learn French and set a better example for Taylor, who has developed a habit for quitting school activities.

Directors: Phil Traill
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The Polo Match
star
7.73
509 votes

#16 - The Polo Match

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2017

When Doris insists that Katie attend the charity polo match she's organizing, Katie invites her crass best friend from college, Billy, to inject some life into the festivities, but Billy grates on the rest of the Ottos.

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Westport Zombies
star
7.72
645 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Chris Koch
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The Playdate
star
7.72
562 votes

#18 - The Playdate

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2017

Anna-Kat has a playdate with a "normal" girl, but Anna-Kat reveals herself to be a kleptomaniac, leading to a conflict between her, Greg and Katie as they try to resolve things.

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Surprise
star
7.70
453 votes

#19 - Surprise

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2017

Katie throws a surprise party for Oliver's birthday after he asks for no party.

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The Nap
star
7.69
745 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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The Snowstorm
star
7.63
530 votes

#21 - The Snowstorm

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2017

The Ottos struggle with being stuck at home without power during a snowstorm.

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Other People's Marriages
star
7.61
537 votes

#22 - Other People's Marriages

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2017

Katie encourages Viv to stand up to her boorish husband, Alan, but things backfire when Viv succeeds and decides to leave him - and move in with the Ottos - .

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Pilot
star
7.41
900 votes

#23 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2016

Katie tries to help Anna-Kat fit in at school; Taylor and Oliver like the luxe Westport lifestyle.

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