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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Housewife Season 3 Episode 23 - A Mom's Parade
    6.3/10(281 votes)

    #1 - A Mom's Parade

    S3:E23

    Frustrated by the lack of appreciation for all she does, Katie decides to go “full Westport” and leaves the family to fend for themselves. Katie’s plan quickly backfires when the kids seem to be doing just fine, leaving Greg to suffer the brunt of her absence.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 7 - Under Pressure
    6.8/10(136 votes)

    #2 - Under Pressure

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 8 - Encourage, Discourage
    6.8/10(143 votes)

    #3 - Encourage, Discourage

    S5:E8

    Katie and Tami make fast friends with J.D., a luxury hotel manager whose promise of access to complimentary hotel rooms around the world sounds incredibly enticing. However, Katie’s travel fantasy comes to a screeching halt when she learns J.D. is an aspiring first-time father who’s counting on her for parenting guidance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 1 - Graduation
    7.0/10(203 votes)

    #4 - Graduation

    S5:E1

    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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  5. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 5 - Kids These Days
    7.0/10(139 votes)

    #5 - Kids These Days

    S5:E5

    Katie pushes Anna-Kat and Franklin to take a risk and try an activity outside their comfort zone in order to create new content for her mommy vlog. Meanwhile, Oliver is convinced taking performance-enhancing drugs will help him ace his SATs. And after bonding with her TA over an art exhibit, Taylor begins to wonder if Trip is the right guy for her.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Anthony Lombardo

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  6. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(407 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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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  7. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 2 - Psych
    7.1/10(150 votes)

    #7 - Psych

    S5:E2

    Without her lasagna business to keep her preoccupied, Katie feels like her life is once again off course. As she searches for purpose, she redirects her energy toward Greg and the kids becoming overbearing and controlling. Franklin challenges an older boy to a duel in an effort to win back Anna-Kat's affections.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Sarah Dunn, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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  8. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 4 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
    7.1/10(138 votes)

    #8 - Homeschool Sweet Homeschool

    S5:E4

    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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  9. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 6 - Mother's Little Helper
    7.1/10(145 votes)

    #9 - Mother's Little Helper

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt

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  10. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 9 - The Heist
    7.1/10(136 votes)

    #10 - The Heist

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 3 - Coupling
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #11 - Coupling

    S5:E3

    Katie is taken aback when she learns Taylor's boyfriend Trip has been spending the night. Greg is forced to separate the kids when Anna-Kat and Franklin both come down with mono. And when Oliver starts spending too much time at the office, Cooper begins to feel neglected.

    Director:Alisa Statman
    Writers:Kenny Schwartz, Rick Weiner

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  12. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 19 - The Polo Match
    7.3/10(186 votes)

    #12 - The Polo Match

    S1:E19

    Doris insists that Katie attend the charity polo match she's organizing.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Stephanie Birkitt

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  13. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 15 - American Idol
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #13 - American Idol

    S3:E15

    While 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.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Jordan Roter

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  14. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 11 - The Guardian
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    #14 - The Guardian

    S5:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Housewife Season 5 Episode 12 - How Oliver Got His Groove Back
    7.3/10(134 votes)

    #15 - How Oliver Got His Groove Back

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. American Housewife Season 2 Episode 4 - The Lice Storm
    7.4/10(178 votes)

    #16 - The Lice Storm

    S2:E4

    When Anna-Kat brings home a lice infestation, Katie uses it to force bonding time with Taylor. Greg attempts to bond with Oliver (and avoid lice) by camping in the backyard, but Greg becomes concerned when Oliver keeps ditching their campout to be with their new sleazy neighbor named Spencer.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  17. American Housewife Season 3 Episode 14 - Baby Crazy
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    #17 - Baby Crazy

    S3:E14

    Viv asks Katie to take Violet for the night so she and Alan can discuss reconciling but is caught off guard when Greg is hit with a bout of baby fever. Meanwhile, Taylor tricks Oliver into helping her when Luther eats an expensive pair of earrings.

    Director:David L. Bertman
    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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  18. American Housewife Season 4 Episode 16 - The Battle for Second Breakfast
    7.4/10(139 votes)

    #18 - The Battle for Second Breakfast

    S4:E16

    Katie begins to feel like the third wheel when the topic at second breakfast starts revolving solely around Angela and Doris’ new relationships. Meanwhile, Greg struggles with Anna-Kat’s newfound independence.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Lauren Caltagirone

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  19. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nap
    7.5/10(301 votes)

    #19 - The Nap

    S1:E2

    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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  20. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 5 - The Snub
    7.5/10(238 votes)

    #20 - The Snub

    S1:E5

    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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  21. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 6 - The Blow-Up
    7.5/10(234 votes)

    #21 - The Blow-Up

    S1:E6

    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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  22. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 8 - Westport Cotillion
    7.5/10(219 votes)

    #22 - Westport Cotillion

    S1:E8

    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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  23. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 13 - Then and Now
    7.5/10(196 votes)

    #23 - Then and Now

    S1:E13

    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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  24. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 15 - The Man Date
    7.5/10(192 votes)

    #24 - The Man Date

    S1:E15

    Greg befriends fellow history buff Stan, but Katie is less than pleased, especially considering he is married to her nemesis, Chloe Brown Mueller.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  25. American Housewife Season 1 Episode 23 - Can't hide It Anymore
    7.5/10(186 votes)

    #25 - Can't hide It Anymore

    S1:E23

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Mom's Parade" is the worst rated episode of "American Housewife". It scored 6.3/10 based on 281 votes. Directed by Paul Murphy and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/21/2019. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Under Pressure".