American Housewife 2016
“Still the wife of the party.”
What is American Housewife?
American Housewife is a television sitcom that aired on ABC from 2016 to 2021. The series was created by Sarah Dunn and executive produced by Aaron Kaplan, Kenny Schwartz, and Rick Wiener, with Ruben Fleischer serving as an executive producer for the pilot episode only.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 103
- Runtime
- 21 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 2016
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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American Housewife is a television sitcom that aired on ABC from 2016 to 2021. The series was created by Sarah Dunn and executive produced by Aaron Kaplan, Kenny Schwartz, and Rick Wiener, with Ruben Fleischer serving as an executive producer for the pilot episode only. The show centers on Katie, a confident and unapologetic wife and mother who navigates life in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, where she and her family stand apart from the seemingly perfect families around them. Narrated by Katie, the series explores her experiences raising her flawed but loving family with humor and honesty. The program was produced by Kapital Entertainment in association with ABC Signature. It starred Katy Mixon Greer, Diedrich Bader, Daniel DiMaggio, and Ali Wong in leading roles. The show’s setting and premise highlight the contrast between the town’s image-conscious culture and the everyday imperfections of family life. American Housewife is available for streaming on Disney+.
Should you watch it?
“A strong-willed mother navigates raising her imperfect family in a wealthy town of perfectionists.”
- relatable domestic humor
- strong lead character
- focuses on wealthy suburban tropes
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms centered on the challenges of parenting within a high-pressure social environment.
The series is a family comedy centered on domestic life and social dynamics.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Oct 11, 2016
- E2 The Nap Oct 18, 2016
- E3 Westport Zombies Oct 25, 2016
- E4 Art Show Nov 1, 2016
- E5 The Snub Nov 15, 2016
- E6 The Blow-Up Nov 22, 2016
- E7 Power Couple Nov 29, 2016
- E8 Westport Cotillion Dec 6, 2016
- E9 Krampus Katie Dec 13, 2016
- E10 The Playdate Jan 3, 2017
- E11 The Snowstorm Jan 10, 2017
- E12 Surprise Jan 17, 2017
- E13 Then and Now Feb 7, 2017
- E14 Time for Love Feb 14, 2017
- E15 The Man Date Feb 21, 2017
- E16 Bag Lady Mar 7, 2017
- E17 Other People's Marriages Mar 14, 2017
- E18 The Otto Motto Apr 4, 2017
- E19 The Polo Match Apr 11, 2017
- E20 The Walk Apr 18, 2017
- E21 The Club May 1, 2017
- E22 Dude, Where's My Napkin? May 9, 2017
- E23 Can't hide It Anymore May 16, 2017
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Back to School Sep 27, 2017
- E2 Boar-Dain Oct 4, 2017
- E3 The Uprising Oct 11, 2017
- E4 The Lice Storm Oct 18, 2017
- E5 Boo-Who? Oct 25, 2017
- E6 The Pig Whisperer Nov 1, 2017
- E7 Family Secrets Nov 15, 2017
- E8 Gala Auction Nov 29, 2017
- E9 The Couple Dec 6, 2017
- E10 Blue Christmas Dec 13, 2017
- E11 Blondetourage Jan 3, 2018
- E12 Selling Out Jan 10, 2018
- E13 The Anniversary Jan 17, 2018
- E14 Midlife Crisis Jan 24, 2018
- E15 The Mom Switch Jan 24, 2018
- E16 Field Day Feb 28, 2018
- E17 All Coupled Up Mar 7, 2018
- E18 The Venue Mar 14, 2018
- E19 It's Hard to Say Goodbye Mar 21, 2018
- E20 The Inheritance Apr 4, 2018
- E21 It's Not You, It's Me Apr 11, 2018
- E22 Sliding Sweaters May 2, 2018
- E23 Finding Fillion May 9, 2018
- E24 The Spring Gala May 16, 2018
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Mom Guilt Sep 26, 2018
- E2 Here We Go Again Oct 3, 2018
- E3 Cheaters Sometimes Win Oct 10, 2018
- E4 Enemies: An Otto Story Oct 17, 2018
- E5 Trust Me Oct 24, 2018
- E6 Body Image Oct 31, 2018
- E7 The Code Nov 7, 2018
- E8 Trophy Wife Nov 28, 2018
- E9 Highs and Lows Dec 5, 2018
- E10 Saving Christmas Dec 12, 2018
- E11 The Things You Do Feb 5, 2019
- E12 Disconnected Feb 12, 2019
- E13 Mo' Money, Mo' Problems Feb 19, 2019
- E14 Baby Crazy Feb 26, 2019
- E15 American Idol Mar 19, 2019
- E16 Insta-Friends Mar 26, 2019
- E17 Liar Liar, Room on Fire Apr 9, 2019
- E18 Phone Free Day Apr 16, 2019
- E19 Grandma's Way Apr 23, 2019
- E20 Field Trippin' Apr 30, 2019
- E21 Locked in the Basement May 7, 2019
- E22 The Dance May 14, 2019
- E23 A Mom's Parade May 21, 2019
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Minivan Sep 27, 2019
- E2 Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means Oct 4, 2019
- E3 Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems Oct 11, 2019
- E4 Lasagna Oct 18, 2019
- E5 The Maze Oct 25, 2019
- E6 Girls' Night Out Nov 1, 2019
- E7 Flavor of Westport Nov 15, 2019
- E8 Women in Business Nov 22, 2019
- E9 Hip to Be Square Nov 29, 2019
- E10 The Bromance Before Christmas Dec 6, 2019
- E11 One Step Forward, Three Steps Back Jan 17, 2020
- E12 Wildflower Girls Jan 24, 2020
- E13 The Great Cookie Challenge Jan 31, 2020
- E14 A Very English Scandal Mar 18, 2020
- E15 In My Room Mar 25, 2020
- E16 The Battle for Second Breakfast Apr 1, 2020
- E17 All Is Fair in Love and War Reenactment Apr 15, 2020
- E18 Senior Prank Apr 22, 2020
- E19 Vacation! May 6, 2020
- E20 Prom May 13, 2020
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Graduation Oct 28, 2020
- E2 Psych Nov 4, 2020
- E3 Coupling Nov 18, 2020
- E4 Homeschool Sweet Homeschool Nov 25, 2020
- E5 Kids These Days Dec 2, 2020
- E6 Mother's Little Helper Jan 13, 2021
- E7 Under Pressure Jan 27, 2021
- E8 Encourage, Discourage Feb 3, 2021
- E9 The Heist Feb 10, 2021
- E10 Getting Frank with the Ottos Feb 24, 2021
- E11 The Guardian Mar 3, 2021
- E12 How Oliver Got His Groove Back Mar 24, 2021
- E13 The Election Mar 31, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a mother raising her family in a town where she feels surrounded by perfection.
Who narrates the series?
The show is narrated by the mother, Katie.
What kind of family is featured?
The family is described as flawed.
Where does the family live?
They reside in a wealthy town.
What is the tone of the show?
It is a family comedy.