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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - The Snub

   S1:E511/15/2016

   Katie tries to fit in with the other Westport moms in order to get Anna-Kat invited to a popular girl's birthday party. When Anna-Kat still isn't invited, Katie vents to Angela and Doris, and realizes her daughter doesn't need a bunch of friends, just a couple of close ones. Elsewhere, Greg tries to convince Taylor that she can't get by on her athletic ability alone, while Oliver complains about a flawed polo shirt that his mom bought at an outlet store.

   Director:Ryan Case

   Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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   Director:Ryan Case

   Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Bag Lady

   S1:E163/7/2017

   Katie lets everyone fend for themselves and is a bit surprised when they don't seem to need her.

   Director:John Putch

   Writers:Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy

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   Director:John Putch

   Writers:Julie Bean, Vanessa McCarthy
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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Other People's Marriages

   S1:E173/14/2017

   After Katie encourages Viv to stand up to her husband, she ends up leaving him.

   Director:John Fortenberry

   Writer:Donald Diego

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   Director:John Fortenberry

   Writer:Donald Diego
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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Graduation

   S5:E110/28/2020

   Katie goes to great lengths to appease Principal Ablin in order to ensure Taylor graduates high school. Meanwhile, Greg finishes ghost writing the final chapter of Lonnie's book. And while Oliver is devastated to learn Cooper's family will be moving out of Westport, Anna-Kat tells Franklin she is ready to venture outside her comfort zone and plans to attend sleep-away camp during summer break.

   Director:Melissa Kosar

   Writers:Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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   Director:Melissa Kosar

   Writers:Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner
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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #5 - The Nap

   S1:E210/18/2016

   Greg comes down with the flu and Katie battles exhaustion trying to take care of him and the kids. Her exhaustion leads to a confrontation with the school's overbearing school crossing guard.

   Director:John Fortenberry

   Writer:Sarah Dunn

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   Director:John Fortenberry

   Writer:Sarah Dunn
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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Krampus Katie

   S1:E912/13/2016

   Katie's holiday spirit, never great to begin with, is soured even further when Viv corners her into helping out with the school Christmas pageant. Greg, determined to teach Taylor and Oliver the true meaning of Christmas, takes them to a local nursing home to cheer up the residents, but things don't quite turn out the way he planned.

   Director:David Grossman

   Writers:Ed Herro, Brian Donavan

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   Director:David Grossman

   Writers:Ed Herro, Brian Donavan
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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Can't hide It Anymore

   S1:E235/16/2017

   Katie has been avoiding the mandatory volunteer hours at her kids' schools all year. But when the other moms pressure her, she hits on a genius excuse after wearing a fake pregnancy "empathy" bump leads everyone to think she is pregnant. But things soon get out of hand after her former frenemies plan a baby shower for her.

   Director:John Putch

   Writer:Sarah Dunn

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   Director:John Putch

   Writer:Sarah Dunn
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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #8 - The Anniversary

   S2:E131/17/2018

   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.

   Director:David L. Bertman

   Writer:Bill Callahan

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   Director:David L. Bertman

   Writer:Bill Callahan
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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #9 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye

   S2:E193/21/2018

   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.

   Director:John Putch

   Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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   Director:John Putch

   Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Bromance Before Christmas

    S4:E1012/6/2019

    Katie looks forward to sharing her favorite childhood Christmas tradition with Taylor, but a surprise visit from her mom threatens her holiday cheer; Greg is blindsided by Katie's good intentions; Oliver and Anna-Kat break a family heirloom.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Jonathan Fener

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Jonathan Fener
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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Westport Zombies

    S1:E310/25/2016

    Katie, jealous of Taylor's friendship with neighbor Viv, reluctantly competes in the Westport Halloween "Zombie Run" after she finds out they'll both be running. Meanwhile, Greg and Anna-Kat get a little too much in character for the "zombie" part of the run's obstacle course.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Julie Bean

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Julie Bean
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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Power Couple

    S1:E711/29/2016

    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?

    Director:Ryan Case

    Writer:Sam Sklaver

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    Director:Ryan Case

    Writer:Sam Sklaver
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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - The Playdate

    S1:E101/3/2017

    Katie and Greg are thrilled when Anna-Kat finally has a playdate with a "normal" girl. But Anna-Kat has a little secret: She's a budding kleptomaniac and has taken something from her new friend Penny's home. Greg wants her to return the item and fess up, but Katie disagrees, especially since Penny's mom, Chloe Brown Mueller, is one of Westport's most infamous gossips.

    Director:Declan Lowney

    Writer:Donald Diego

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    Director:Declan Lowney

    Writer:Donald Diego
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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Surprise

    S1:E121/17/2017

    Oliver tells his parents that he's so embarrassed by their modest house that he'd rather not have a birthday party at all. Katie decides to teach him a lesson by ambushing him with a surprise party at home with all his wealthy friends.

    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy
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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Walk

    S1:E204/18/2017

    Anna-Kat tells her parents that all she wants for her birthday is to walk to the library alone.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writers:Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Pig Whisperer

    S2:E611/1/2017

    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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher

    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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    Director:Rebecca Asher

    Writer:Sarah Dunn
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Couple

    S2:E912/6/2017

    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.

    Director:John Putch

    Writer:Taylor Hamra

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    Director:John Putch

    Writer:Taylor Hamra
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Spring Gala

    S2:E245/16/2018

    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.

    Director:John Putch

    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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    Director:John Putch

    Writer:Sarah Dunn
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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool

    S5:E411/25/2020

    With Anna-Kat and Franklin home with mono, Katie seizes the opportunity to use them as the backdrop for her mommy vlog. And when Taylor's first college paper comes back with an A, Greg questions her TA's intentions. Meanwhile, Cooper helps Oliver renovate the basement.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Jonathan Fener

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Jonathan Fener
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    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Pilot

    S1:E110/11/2016

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

    Director:Ruben Fleischer

    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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    Director:Ruben Fleischer

    Writer:Sarah Dunn
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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Art Show

    S1:E411/1/2016

    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.

    Director:Ken Whittingham

    Writer:Donald Diego

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    Director:Ken Whittingham

    Writer:Donald Diego
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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - The Blow-Up

    S1:E611/22/2016

    Katie's mother Kathryn (Wendie Malick) shows up for Thanksgiving, and typically wants to be the center of attention. Just prior, Katie met with Anna-Kat's teacher, who said Anna-Kat is more anxious than normal, and Katie realizes her own anxiety over her mother is affecting her daughter. Also, an unwanted guest (Viv) crashes the Otto family Thanksgiving.

    Director:Eyal Gordin

    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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    Director:Eyal Gordin

    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy
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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Westport Cotillion

    S1:E812/6/2016

    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,

    Director:Rebecca Asher

    Writer:Julie Bean

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    Writer:Julie Bean
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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Snowstorm

    S1:E111/10/2017

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

    Director:Chad Lowe

    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt

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    Director:Chad Lowe

    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt
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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Then and Now

    S1:E132/7/2017

    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.

    Director:John Fortenberry

    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz

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    Director:John Fortenberry

    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz