American Housewife
Overview
American Housewife follows the spirited Katie, a no-nonsense mom navigating the challenges of family life in an affluent neighborhood. Surrounded by seemingly flawless wives and their picture-perfect children, Katie embraces her own family's imperfections with humor and heart. Her relatable struggles and sharp wit shine as she juggles the ups and downs of parenting while aiming to instill authenticity in her kids amidst societal pressures. This charming comedy offers a refreshingly honest take on motherhood and the quest for acceptance in a world obsessed with perfection.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Katie makes an effort to assist Anna-Kat in finding her place at school. Meanwhile, Taylor and Oliver are enjoying the lavish lifestyle that Westport ...
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2
The Nap
Title: The Power Nap Plot: When Greg falls ill with the flu, Katie finds herself overwhelmed as she juggles caring for him and managing the kids. Her...
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3
Westport Zombies
Title: Westport Zombies Plot: Feeling envious of Taylor's bond with their neighbor Viv, Katie hesitantly decides to join the Westport Halloween "Zom...
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4
Art Show
After Anna-Kat creates a less-than-flattering drawing of Katie for the school art exhibit, Katie decides she must get it back before anyone lays eyes ...
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5
The Snub
Katie makes an effort to blend in with the Westport moms to secure an invitation for Anna-Kat to a trendy girl's birthday bash. When Anna-Kat doesn't ...
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6
The Blow-Up
Katie's mother, Kathryn (Wendie Malick), arrives for Thanksgiving, eager to steal the spotlight as usual. Before her arrival, Katie had a conversation...
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7
Power Couple
Katie and Greg dive headfirst into the world of PTA politics upon discovering that Anna-Kat's special needs teacher, Dr. Ellie, has been removed from ...
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8
Westport Cotillion
Oliver is quietly attending dance and etiquette classes, hoping to impress the girl he has a crush on and convince her to accompany him to the Westpor...
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9
Krampus Katie
Katie's enthusiasm for the holiday season, which was already low, takes a nosedive when Viv pressures her into participating in the school’s Christm...
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10
The Playdate
Katie and Greg are excited when Anna-Kat finally gets to hang out with a "normal" girl, Penny. However, Anna-Kat is hiding a secret: she's started to ...
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11
The Snowstorm
The Ottos find themselves grappling with the challenges of being trapped at home without electricity amid a snowstorm.
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12
Surprise
Title: Unexpected Celebration Plot: Oliver confides in his parents that he's ashamed of their simple home and prefers to forgo a birthday celebration...
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13
Then and Now
The Ottos are confronted with the possibility of departing from Westport as their home is listed for sale. While the entire family is reluctant to lea...
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14
Time for Love
Title: A Valentine's Dilemma Plot: Katie dreads Valentine's Day, preferring a simple celebration, but Greg's extravagant romantic plans throw her off...
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15
The Man Date
Greg strikes up a friendship with fellow history enthusiast Stan, but Katie isn’t thrilled about it, particularly since Stan is married to her rival...
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16
Bag Lady
Katie decides to give everyone some space to handle things on their own, and she’s taken aback to discover that they seem perfectly capable without ...
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17
Other People's Marriages
After Katie inspires Viv to assert herself, Viv decides to leave her husband.
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18
The Otto Motto
Greg holds Katie responsible for influencing Taylor's decision to leave her school activities, believing she has set a poor example.
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19
The Polo Match
Title: The Polo Match Plot: Doris is determined that Katie participates in the charity polo event she is orchestrating. Despite Katie's reluctance, D...
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20
The Walk
Anna-Kat expresses to her parents that her one birthday wish is to be able to walk to the library by herself.
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21
The Club
Anna-Kat starts to struggle with a fear of water and refuses to bathe, prompting her therapist to recommend that the Ottos encourage her to swim. Howe...
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22
Dude, Where's My Napkin?
Katie and Greg have a fun evening out with Angela's ex after Celeste, an editor, assists Greg in securing his first book deal. However, Angela is livi...
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23
Can't hide It Anymore
Katie has been dodging the required volunteer hours at her children's schools all year long. However, when the other mothers start to push her, she co...
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1
Back to School
Katie's quest for personal time takes an unexpected turn when she has to reconcile with the Westport moms by agreeing to organize the school’s sprin...
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2
Boar-Dain
Under pressure from Oliver and her competitor, Tara, Katie remains firm in her decision to organize the Spring Gala on her own terms. Meanwhile, after...
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3
The Uprising
Katie finds it tough to manage the rebellious streak of Taylor and Anna-Kat. Inspired by Tara Summers, Anna-Kat declares herself a vegetarian, while T...
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4
The Lice Storm
After Anna-Kat brings home a lice outbreak, Katie seizes the opportunity to create some quality bonding moments with Taylor. Meanwhile, Greg tries to ...
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5
Boo-Who?
In Westport, there's a beloved Halloween custom where residents leave a mysterious note and treats on a neighbor's doorstep, known as a "Boo." Katie a...
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6
The Pig Whisperer
Greg resorts to underhanded tactics to persuade Katie to allow them to keep Anna-Kat's cherished pet pig. Meanwhile, Oliver and Viv find themselves vy...
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7
Family Secrets
Greg is excited to showcase his elaborate plans to wow his parents during their Thanksgiving visit. However, his hopes are dashed when his neighbor Sp...
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8
Gala Auction
Frustrated by her unsuccessful attempts to secure donations, Katie reluctantly joins forces with Oliver, resorting to bribing wealthy families in West...
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9
The Couple
Title: The Couple Plot: Greg and Katie are thrilled to connect with new friends Zach and Courtney, a childless couple, as they grow weary of conversa...
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10
Blue Christmas
As Doris goes into labor, Katie rushes to the hospital to support her. Meanwhile, the Ottos find it difficult to coordinate their schedules to gather ...
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11
Blondetourage
Taylor recruits Oliver to assist her in a plan to ditch her less popular friend Ellen, allowing her to attend a concert with her "blondetourage." At t...
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12
Selling Out
Title: Going All In Plot: Concerned about the potential underperformance of Greg's latest book, Katie persuades Angela and Doris to pen some favorabl...
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13
The Anniversary
Title: The Anniversary Plot: Katie and Greg aren't fond of Taylor's new partner, so they decide to employ reverse psychology in hopes of creating dis...
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14
Midlife Crisis
Title: Midlife Crisis Plot: After Oliver has a small meltdown, Katie decides to pull him out of school for a day to help him relax and regain his c...
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15
The Mom Switch
Feeling undervalued by Greg and the kids, Katie decides to escape for a day to her cherished retreat, leaving Viv to manage the home. Viv seizes this ...
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16
Field Day
Title: Field Day Plot: Katie is determined to show the Westport mothers that she can hold her own during Field Day at Anna-Kat's school, but her co...
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17
All Coupled Up
Title: All Coupled Up Plot: The Otto siblings are facing challenges in their romantic pursuits as they navigate the dating scene. Oliver finds himsel...
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18
The Venue
Title: The Venue Plot: Katie seeks Angela's legal expertise to persuade Chloe Brown Mueller to approve the venue for the upcoming Spring Gala. Howeve...
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19
It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Katie and Greg find it challenging to guide their children through the grieving process after the unexpected death of a family friend. At the same tim...
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20
The Inheritance
Title: The Legacy Plot: Following the death of a close family friend, the Ottos each respond uniquely to the distribution of the friend's estate. As ...
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21
It's Not You, It's Me
Katie and Greg find it challenging to refrain from micromanaging their kids as they face important life decisions, like securing their first job, choo...
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22
Sliding Sweaters
Katie wakes up feeling grumpy, prompting the Ottos to rally around her in an effort to lift her spirits. Meanwhile, in an alternate universe where she...
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23
Finding Fillion
Title: Chasing Fillion Plot: Hoping to win over the other mothers at school, Katie enlists the help of Taylor and Oliver for a trip to New York. Thei...
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24
The Spring Gala
As the spring gala faces unexpected challenges at the eleventh hour, Katie devises an innovative plan to ensure its success. Meanwhile, Greg tries to ...
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Mom Guilt
Title: Mom Guilt Plot: After dedicating years to being a stay-at-home mom, Katie embarks on a new journey as a party planner. This transition intro...
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2
Here We Go Again
As Katie's new job demands more of her attention, she and Greg attempt to divide their parenting responsibilities. Katie becomes overly invested in Ta...
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3
Cheaters Sometimes Win
Title: Sometimes Cheating Pays Off Plot: As Katie's mother, Kathryn, visits, she and Katie inadvertently influence the kids to make questionable choi...
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4
Enemies: An Otto Story
Anna-Kat decides to compete for the Green Chair position in the school election, going head-to-head with Chloe Brown Mueller’s daughter. This sparks...
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5
Trust Me
Taylor eagerly wants to attend a Halloween party, but Greg and Katie clash over whether she can be trusted to go alone. Meanwhile, Oliver and Cooper n...
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6
Body Image
Following the recent plastic surgery of Westport's former “fattest housewife,” Chloe Brown Mueller can't resist taunting Katie, who has now taken ...
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7
The Code
When Katie finds out that the Otto family's four-digit pin code spells out the name of Greg's ex, Katie becomes frustrated and responds by bringing ou...
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8
Trophy Wife
Katie seizes the opportunity to exploit the Westport housewives' insecurities by persuading a glamorous young trophy wife named Harper to step in as r...
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9
Highs and Lows
While Oliver and Taylor navigate their complicated romantic lives, Katie finds herself yearning for the excitement and unpredictability that comes wit...
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10
Saving Christmas
Katie is determined to prevent her long-absent father, Marty, from reuniting with her mother during his surprise Christmas visit to the Otto family. M...
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11
The Things You Do
Greg’s determination to handle the family’s taxes leads Katie to take control of the situation herself. At the same time, Oliver and Anna-Kat team...
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12
Disconnected
Title: Unplugged Plot: Katie arranges a “friend date” to rekindle her bond with Taylor and persuades Greg to join Oliver at a seminar hosted by t...
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13
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
Title: Mo' Money, Mo' Problems Plot: Realizing she needs to split her work bonus with Greg, Katie promotes a bit of indulgence, leading them to plan ...
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14
Baby Crazy
Title: Baby Fever Plot: Viv requests Katie to look after Violet overnight so she and Alan can explore the possibility of getting back together, but s...
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15
American Idol
Greg recruits Oliver and Anna-Kat to help him gather new members for the Westport Historical Guild, while Katie wholeheartedly backs Taylor in her pur...
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16
Insta-Friends
Title: Insta-Friends Plot: Katie experiences feelings of exclusion and envy as Greg quickly bonds with the latest addition to the Westport Historical...
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17
Liar Liar, Room on Fire
After Katie overlooks Greg's birthday, she scrambled to organize a spontaneous dinner party to make amends. However, when the night doesn’t go as pl...
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18
Phone Free Day
To steer clear of getting Anna-Kat a cellphone, Katie agrees with the girls that she and Taylor will spend a whole day without their phones. Meanwhile...
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19
Grandma's Way
When Katie falls ill, Greg seeks Kathryn’s assistance with the kids. However, Kathryn abandons them to reconnect with an old high school flame. At t...
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20
Field Trippin'
Worried that her long hours at work are distancing her from her family, Katie decides to chaperone Anna-Kat’s school field trip to reconnect. At the...
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21
Locked in the Basement
Katie is less than thrilled when Anna-Kat forms a close friendship with Penny, the daughter of Chloe Brown Mueller. In a bid to keep the girls separat...
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22
The Dance
While the kids are off enjoying the school dance, Katie and Greg anticipate a cozy night together. However, Anna-Kat is heartbroken when the boy she h...
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23
A Mom's Parade
Feeling undervalued for her contributions, Katie chooses to embrace a “full Westport” approach and steps away from family duties, forcing everyone...
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The Minivan
As the Otto family embraces change, Katie and Greg face the tough choice of parting with their beloved minivan. Meanwhile, Daniel encounters an unexpe...
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2
Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means
Katie's world is shaken when her notoriously hard-to-reach boss, Whitney, suddenly arrives in town and unexpectedly promotes her. Meanwhile, the death...
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3
Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems
When Anna-Kat's school cafeteria worker declines to implement basic eco-friendly practices, Greg teams up with his friend and fellow environmental adv...
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4
Lasagna
Title: Lasagna Plot: Greg organizes a gathering for the Westport Historical Guild to celebrate Stan's return, and Katie’s delicious lasagna quick...
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5
The Maze
Katie dismisses Greg's caution and leads Anna-Kat into a frightening zombie-themed maze at the Halloween carnival. Almost immediately, Katie realizes ...
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6
Girls' Night Out
As Katie's 40th birthday nears, her confidence begins to falter. In an effort to lift her spirits, Greg suggests she spend a night out with her friend...
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7
Flavor of Westport
Title: Taste of Westport Plot: Katie partners with Oliver as she aims to elevate her lasagna-making passion into a legitimate business. At the same t...
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8
Women in Business
Katie's rivalry with Chloe Brown Mueller flares up again after Oliver uncovers Chloe's efforts to undermine Katie's lasagna business. At the same time...
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9
Hip to Be Square
Katie and Greg seek out fun activities to strengthen their bond as a couple. At the same time, Anna-Kat faces her own challenges when Franklin excels ...
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10
The Bromance Before Christmas
Title: The Holiday Bonding Plot: Katie is excited to introduce Taylor to her beloved Christmas tradition from childhood, but her mom's unexpected arr...
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11
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
Title: One Step Forward, Three Steps Back Plot: As Anna-Kat starts to show signs of her old OCD habits, Katie and Greg become concerned that their he...
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12
Wildflower Girls
Katie begins to worry when Anna-Kat receives an invitation to join the prestigious scout group, The Wildflower Girls, in Westport. At the same time, T...
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13
The Great Cookie Challenge
Upon discovering that the grand prize is a fully paid vacation, Katie intensifies her support for Anna-Kat as she competes against her fellow troop me...
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14
A Very English Scandal
Despite her husband's objections, Katie takes it upon herself to find a romantic partner for British Greg. At the same time, Oliver chooses to embrace...
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15
In My Room
Katie discovers an antique piece of furniture tucked away in the basement and decides to transform their space to mirror their first apartment, evokin...
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16
The Battle for Second Breakfast
Title: The Quest for Second Breakfast Plot: Katie finds herself feeling sidelined as the conversation during second breakfast shifts entirely to Ange...
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17
All Is Fair in Love and War Reenactment
Title: Love and War: A Reenactment of Life Plot: Katie empowers Anna-Kat to embrace her strength and independence, urging her to assert herself in ...
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18
Senior Prank
Title: Senior Shenanigans Plot: Despite Greg's reservations, Katie encourages Taylor to join in on the senior prank at their school. In a parallel st...
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19
Vacation!
Following Anna-Kat’s impressive victory with The Wildflower Girls, the Ottos embark on a luxurious family getaway to California. However, the trip c...
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20
Prom
Title: Prom Plot: Katie takes a stand and approaches the mother of a fellow student after noticing that Anna-Kat may be facing bullying at school. In...
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Graduation
Katie goes above and beyond to win over Principal Ablin, hoping to secure Taylor's high school graduation. Meanwhile, Greg wraps up his ghostwriting w...
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2
Psych
With her lasagna business no longer occupying her time, Katie finds herself feeling lost once again. In her quest for meaning, she becomes overly focu...
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Coupling
Katie is shocked to discover that Taylor's boyfriend, Trip, has been staying over. Meanwhile, Greg has to intervene and separate the kids after Anna-K...
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4
Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
Title: Homeschool Sweet Homeschool Plot: With Anna-Kat and Franklin stuck at home due to mono, Katie decides to feature them in her latest mommy vlo...
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5
Kids These Days
Katie encourages Anna-Kat and Franklin to step out of their comfort zones and embrace a new activity for her mommy vlog. Meanwhile, Oliver believes th...
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Mother's Little Helper
Katie eagerly welcomes her mentor and close friend Tami to Westport, quickly introducing her to the audience of her "A Real Mother" vlog. At the same ...
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Under Pressure
Greg convinces Katie to join him on a double date with Principal Ablin and Maria, hoping to boost his political ambitions. At the same time, Anna-Kat ...
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Encourage, Discourage
Katie and Tami quickly bond with J.D., a luxury hotel manager whose offer of free hotel stays worldwide is hard to resist. However, Katie's dream of t...
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The Heist
Katie goes to great lengths to support J.D. in his journey to fatherhood. At the same time, Greg becomes increasingly concerned that Taylor's recent r...
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10
Getting Frank with the Ottos
Title: Frankly Speaking with the Ottos Plot: In honor of his podcast's landmark 100th episode, Franklin invites Katie and the rest of the family to j...
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11
The Guardian
Title: The Protector Plot: Katie and Greg devise a covert plan to evaluate Kathryn's suitability as a guardian for Anna-Kat, just in case they face a...
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12
How Oliver Got His Groove Back
Title: Oliver's Comeback Plot: Katie decides to play Cupid by pretending to be Oliver on social media in an effort to attract a girl he's interested ...
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The Election
Title: The Election Plot: Katie encourages Cooper to express his love for cooking and his dream of becoming a chef to his domineering father, Doyle B...
