American Housewife

Katie works to help Anna-Kat adjust to school life, while Taylor and Oliver enjoy the upscale social scene in Westport.

Greg falls ill with the flu, leaving Katie to manage his care along with the children, which takes a toll on her energy. Her growing fatigue leads to a tense encounter with a strict school crossing guard.

Katie, feeling left out as Taylor spends time with their neighbor Viv, signs up for the Westport Halloween "Zombie Run" despite hesitation, hoping to spend time with Taylor. Meanwhile, Greg and Anna-Kat become overly immersed in their zombie roles during the event's challenge course.

Anna-Kat creates a critical portrait of Katie for the school art show, prompting Katie to take action to prevent its display. Meanwhile, Doris is tasked with supervising Oliver and Taylor in Katie's absence.

Katie attempts to bond with other Westport mothers to secure an invitation for Anna-Kat to a popular girl's birthday party, but when it doesn't work out, she reflects on the importance of quality friendships over quantity. Meanwhile, Greg advises Taylor that success requires more than just athletic talent, and Oliver expresses frustration over a poorly made polo shirt purchased by his mother.

Katie's mother, Kathryn, arrives for Thanksgiving and demands the spotlight, causing tension. Katie begins to see how her mother's behavior is affecting her daughter, Anna-Kat, who is showing increased anxiety. Meanwhile, an unexpected guest named Viv disrupts the Otto family's holiday plans.

Katie and Greg become involved in PTA politics after learning that Dr. Ellie, Anna-Kat's special needs teacher, is at risk of being laid off due to budget cuts. Greg is elected to the PTA, but Katie must manage her outspoken nature to help secure the necessary support for their cause.

Oliver enrolls in dance and etiquette classes to impress a girl and secure a date to the Westport Cotillion, enlisting his father's help to conceal his efforts from Katie, who may try to stop him.

Katie struggles with her lack of enthusiasm for the holidays after being convinced by Viv to assist with the school's Christmas pageant. Meanwhile, Greg takes Taylor and Oliver to a nursing home to share the spirit of Christmas, but his efforts lead to unexpected results.

Katie and Greg are relieved when their daughter Anna-Kat spends time with a "normal" friend, but they soon discover Anna-Kat has stolen an item from the visit. Greg insists on returning it, while Katie hesitates, wary of the friend's influential and gossipy mother.

The Ottos face challenges as they are confined to their home during a severe snowstorm that leaves them without electricity.

Oliver expresses embarrassment over his family's modest home and suggests canceling his birthday party. In response, Katie organizes a surprise celebration at their house with Oliver's affluent friends.

The Otto family considers leaving their Westport home as it is put up for sale, with most members open to the idea except Katie, who is eager to move forward despite cherishing some family memories of the house.

Katie dreads Valentine's Day and prefers a quiet celebration, but Greg's extravagant romantic ideas take over. Meanwhile, Oliver spends a lot on a gift for the girl he likes, and Taylor schemes to convince her parents she can go to a Valentine's party.

Greg forms a friendship with history enthusiast Stan, which causes tension with Katie, as Stan is married to Chloe Brown Mueller, Katie's rival.

Katie steps back from her usual role, allowing others to handle their own affairs, only to be unexpectedly caught off guard when they manage well without her.

Katie supports Viv in asserting herself against her husband, which ultimately leads Viv to decide to leave him.

Greg holds Katie responsible for influencing Taylor to withdraw from her school activities.

Doris encourages Katie to join her at a charity polo match that Doris is hosting.

Anna-Kat surprises her parents by telling them that her only birthday wish is to walk to the library by herself.

Anna-Kat's refusal to bathe due to a fear of water prompts her therapist to recommend swimming, challenging Katie to overcome her own discomfort with wearing a bathing suit in public to support her daughter. Meanwhile, Oliver helps his father update his style after student feedback at the college gives Greg a poor "jalapeño" score.

Katie and Greg go out with Angela's ex after Greg secures his first book deal with the help of editor Celeste. Angela, who had asked Katie not to socialize with her ex-husband, becomes angry and confronts her about the outing.

Katie avoids her school volunteer duties by using a fake pregnancy bump to convince others she is expecting, but her scheme backfires when the other mothers organize a surprise baby shower for her.