The WORST episodes of American Housewife

Every episode of American Housewife ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.

Last Updated: 2/8/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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A Mom's Parade
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6.89
130 votes

#1 - A Mom's Parade

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/21/2019

Frustrated by the lack of appreciation for all she does, Katie decides to leave the family to fend for itself.

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The Heist
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7.15
88 votes

#2 - The Heist

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2021

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.

Directors: Chris Koch
Writer: Donald Diego
Under Pressure
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7.28
89 votes

#3 - Under Pressure

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2021

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.

Directors: Chris Koch
American Idol
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7.29
171 votes

#4 - American Idol

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/19/2019

Greg enlists Oliver and Anna-Kat's help to drum up new recruits for the Westport Historical Guild; Katie does her best to support Taylor's dreams of becoming the next "American Idol."

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Disconnected
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7.34
174 votes

#5 - Disconnected

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2019

Katie plans a "friend date" in hopes of reconnecting with Taylor; Greg attends self-help seminar with Oliver; Anna-Kat takes extreme measures to secure her place as Katie's favorite child.

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Enemies: An Otto Story
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7.34
191 votes

#6 - Enemies: An Otto Story

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2018

Anna-Kat runs for the Green Chair position in the school election against Chloe Brown Mueller's daughter, which results in Katie and Chloe turning their kids' election into a feud of their own. Meanwhile, Greg becomes concerned that Taylor's new friend Pierce is trying to steal her away from Trip, causing Greg to intervene and scheme to prevent it.

Directors: Melissa Kosar
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Mother’s Little Helper
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7.38
89 votes

#7 - Mother’s Little Helper

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2021

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.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
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Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems
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7.39
152 votes

#8 - Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2019

When Anna-Kat's school lunch lady refuses to make simple eco-friendly changes in the school cafeteria, Greg puts on a show highlighting the importance of recycling with his friend and fellow environmentalist Bill Doty.

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The Guardian
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7.40
91 votes

#9 - The Guardian

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2021

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.

Writer: Jeremy Hall
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Bed, Bath & Beyond our Means
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7.40
156 votes

#10 - Bed, Bath & Beyond our Means

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2019

Katie's life is turned upside down when her notoriously elusive boss Whitney pops into town and promotes Katie; a colleague's death pushes Greg toward an existential crisis.

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Liar Liar, Room on Fire
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7.40
173 votes

#11 - Liar Liar, Room on Fire

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/9/2019

When Katie forgets Greg's birthday, she attempts to make up for it by pulling together a last-minute dinner party.

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How Oliver Got His Groove Back
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7.40
85 votes

#12 - How Oliver Got His Groove Back

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2021

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.

Directors: Melissa Kosar
Writer: Feraz Ozel
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A Very English Scandal
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7.40
132 votes

#13 - A Very English Scandal

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/18/2020

Against her husband's wishes, Katie sets out to play matchmaker for British Greg. Meanwhile, Oliver goes along with a rumor at school about his sexual identity to help a classmate feel accepted.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Pilot
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7.40
889 votes

#14 - 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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Cheaters Sometimes Win
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7.41
201 votes

#15 - Cheaters Sometimes Win

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2018

When Katie's mom, Kathryn (Wendie Malick), comes to town, Katie and Kathryn encourage the kids to make less than favorable decisions: Oliver cheats in shop class and Katie helps him try to get out of it, while Kathryn reassures Taylor that she doesn't need to go to college.

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Saving Christmas
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7.41
189 votes

#16 - Saving Christmas

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2018

Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father arrives in time to surprise the Otto family for Christmas. Anna-Kat does her best to help Trip win Taylor back but has a hard time getting past a very persistent Pierce. Meanwhile, Oliver thinks no one will remember him as the mask-wearing villain in the school's production of "The Nutcracker" but quickly takes center stage when a series of mishaps damages his costume.

Directors: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Jeremy Hall
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Highs and Lows
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7.42
185 votes

#17 - Highs and Lows

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2018

Oliver and Taylor stumble through their love lives, making Katie miss the spontaneity and unpredictability of being young and in love. Meanwhile, Kathryn's plan to soothe Oliver's heartbreak backfires when she tracks down an old boyfriend, Dan, and he is not as she remembers. At the same time, Anna-Kat makes strides at school when Franklin is stuck at home with the chickenpox, forcing her to make a new friend.

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Grandma's Way
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7.42
159 votes

#18 - Grandma's Way

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2019

When Katie gets sick, Greg enlists Kathryn's help in taking care of the kids; Taylor gets a taste of her own medicine when she tries to help an unruly Katie.

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Selling Out
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7.43
262 votes

#19 - Selling Out

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2018

Katie is worried that the launch of Greg's new book might go poorly, so she enlists Angela and Doris to write positive reviews of the book online to boost his confidence. When the book unexpectedly does exceedingly well, Greg buys a new car without consulting Katie.

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Insta-Friends
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7.45
173 votes

#20 - Insta-Friends

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/26/2019

Katie feels left out when Greg becomes fast friends with the newest member of the Westport Historical Guild; Oliver fears Cooper is ditching him when he sees on social media that Cooper lied about his weekend plans.

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Back to School
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7.46
452 votes

#21 - Back to School

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2017

Katie must mend fences with the Westport moms by volunteering to run the school's spring gala. Meanwhile, Katie confronts Oliver's belittling ballet teacher; and Taylor and Greg disagree about the necessity of college.

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Mom Guilt
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7.47
207 votes

#22 - Mom Guilt

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2018

Katie goes back to work as a party planner, which brings new challenges of balancing home and work life into the mix.

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The Things You Do
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7.47
168 votes

#23 - The Things You Do

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2019

Greg's insistence on doing the family's taxes prompts Katie to take matters into her own hands; Oliver and Anna-Kat join forces in an attempt to win a popular radio contest; Taylor finally sees Pierce's true colors.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Taylor Hamra
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Baby Crazy
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7.47
177 votes

#24 - Baby Crazy

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/2019

Katie panics when Greg is hit with a bout of baby fever; Taylor tricks Oliver into helping her.

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Getting Frank with the Ottos
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7.48
92 votes

#25 - Getting Frank with the Ottos

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/24/2021

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.

Directors: Melissa Kosar
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