Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Katie tries to help Anna-Kat fit in at school. Taylor and Oliver like the luxe Westport lifestyle.
The Nap
Greg comes down with the flu and Katie battles exhaustion trying to take care of him and the kids. Her exhaustion leads
Westport Zombies
Katie, jealous of Taylor's friendship with neighbor Viv, reluctantly competes in the Westport Halloween "Zombie Run" aft
Art Show
When Anna-Kat draws an unflattering portrait of Katie for the school art show, Katie plans to retrieve it before anyone
The Snub
Katie tries to fit in with the other Westport moms in order to get Anna-Kat invited to a popular girl's birthday party.
The Blow-Up
Katie's mother Kathryn (Wendie Malick) shows up for Thanksgiving, and typically wants to be the center of attention. Jus
Power Couple
Katie and Greg throw themselves into PTA politics when they learn that Anna-Kat's special needs teacher, Dr. Ellie, has
Westport Cotillion
Oliver is secretly taking dancing and manners classes in hopes of getting the girl he likes to go to the Westport Cotill
Krampus Katie
Katie's holiday spirit, never great to begin with, is soured even further when Viv corners her into helping out with the
The Playdate
Katie and Greg are thrilled when Anna-Kat finally has a playdate with a "normal" girl. But Anna-Kat has a little secret:
The Snowstorm
The Ottos struggle with being stuck at home without power during a snowstorm.
Surprise
Oliver tells his parents that he's so embarrassed by their modest house that he'd rather not have a birthday party at al
Then and Now
The Ottos face the prospect of leaving Westport when their house is put up for sale. No one wants to leave except Katie,
Time for Love
Katie's least favorite holiday is Valentine's Day, but her desire for a low-key approach is overridden by Greg's over-th
The Man Date
Greg befriends fellow history buff Stan, but Katie is less than pleased, especially considering he is married to her nem
Bag Lady
Katie lets everyone fend for themselves and is a bit surprised when they don't seem to need her.
Other People's Marriages
After Katie encourages Viv to stand up to her husband, she ends up leaving him.
The Otto Motto
Greg blames Katie for setting a bad example when Taylor quits her school activities.
The Polo Match
Doris insists that Katie attend the charity polo match she's organizing.
The Walk
Anna-Kat tells her parents that all she wants for her birthday is to walk to the library alone.
The Club
When Anna-Kat develops a fear of water and stops bathing, her therapist suggests the Ottos get her to go swimming. But c
Dude, Where's My Napkin?
Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela's ex after Celeste, an editor, helps Greg land his first book deal.
Can't hide It Anymore
Katie has been avoiding the mandatory volunteer hours at her kids' schools all year. But when the other moms pressure he
Back to School
Katie's efforts to get more time for herself backfire when she is forced to mend fences with the Westport moms by volunt
Boar-Dain
Despite pressure from Oliver, Greg and her rival, Tara, Katie insists she's going to plan the Spring Gala her way. After
The Uprising
Katie struggles with Taylor and Anna-Kat's defiance, as Anna-Kat decides she's now a vegetarian (under the influence of
The Lice Storm
When Anna-Kat brings home a lice infestation, Katie uses it to force bonding time with Taylor. Greg attempts to bond wit
Boo-Who?
Westport is known for its Halloween tradition of leaving an anonymous note and goodies on a neighbor's doorstep (called
The Pig Whisperer
Greg plays dirty to convince Katie to let them keep Anna-Kat's beloved pet pig; Oliver and Viv compete for the attention
Family Secrets
Greg makes big plans to impress his parents when they visit for Thanksgiving; but his vision is shattered when his neigh
Gala Auction
After failing to get donations on her own terms, Katie gives in to the dark side and teams up with Oliver to bribe rich
The Couple
After feeling like their whole world and all of their conversations revolve around kids, Greg and Katie are ecstatic to
Blue Christmas
When Doris goes into labor and Katie heads to the hospital to be with her, the Ottos struggle to be in the same place at
Blondetourage
Taylor enlists Oliver to help her carry out a scheme so she can ditch her less cool friend Ellen and go to a concert wit
Selling Out
Katie is worried that the launch of Greg's new book might go poorly, so she enlists Angela and Doris to write positive r
The Anniversary
Katie and Greg dislike Taylor's new boyfriend, so they attempt to use reverse psychology to drive a wedge between them,
Midlife Crisis
Katie takes Oliver out of school for a day to help loosen him up after Oliver suffers from a meltdown about something mi
The Mom Switch
After feeling unappreciated by Greg and the kids, Katie ditches her family for a day at her favorite hideaway spot and l
Field Day
Katie wants to prove to the Westport moms that she is fully capable of competing at Field Day at Anna-Kat's school, but
All Coupled Up
The Otto children are beginning to experience struggles in their love lives after jumping into the dating world: Oliver
The Venue
Katie enlists Angela's legal help to convince Chloe Brown Mueller to sign off on the venue for the Spring Gala, but Ange
It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Katie and Greg struggle to help the kids accept loss as a family friend suddenly passes away and as their pet pig, Hans
The Inheritance
After the passing of a family friend, the Ottos all react differently to the allotment of the deceased's inheritance.
It's Not You, It's Me
Katie and Greg struggle to resist the urge to micromanage as their children navigate life choices, such as landing your
Sliding Sweaters
When Katie starts her day in a bad mood, the Ottos come together to cheer her up; but in an alternate reality and in a d
Finding Fillion
In order to impress the other moms at school, Katie, Taylor and Oliver travel to New York to track down Nathan Fillion a
The Spring Gala
When things start to fall apart at the last minute, Katie figures out a new way to make the spring gala a success. Meanw
Mom Guilt
After spending years as a full-time mom, Katie goes back to work as a party planner, which brings new challenges of bala
Here We Go Again
With her new job taking up more of her time, Katie and Greg try to split up parenting duties. Katie over-involves hersel
Cheaters Sometimes Win
When Katie's mom, Kathryn, comes to town, Katie and Kathryn encourage the kids to make less than favorable decisions: Ol
Enemies: An Otto Story
Anna-Kat runs for the Green Chair position in the school election against Chloe Brown Mueller's daughter, which results
Trust Me
When Taylor decides she wants to go to a Halloween party, Greg and Katie disagree on whether or not Taylor can be truste
Body Image
After the previous “fattest housewife” in Westport gets plastic surgery to lose weight, Chloe Brown Mueller rubs it
The Code
After discovering that the four digit pin code the Otto family uses for everything spells out Greg’s ex-girlfriend’s
Trophy Wife
Katie lands the perfect pawn to play on the insecurities of the Westport housewives when she convinces a hot young troph
Highs and Lows
As Oliver and Taylor stumble through their love lives, Katie begins to miss the spontaneity and unpredictability of bein
Saving Christmas
Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father, Marty, arrives in time to surprise the Otto fami
The Things You Do
Greg’s insistence on doing the family’s taxes prompts Katie to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Oliver an
Disconnected
Katie plans a “friend date” in hopes of reconnecting with Taylor and encourages Greg to attend self-help guru Johnny
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
After coming to terms with the fact that she must share her work bonus with Greg, Katie encourages him to live a little
Baby Crazy
Viv asks Katie to take Violet for the night so she and Alan can discuss reconciling but is caught off guard when Greg is
American Idol
While Greg enlists Oliver and Anna-Kat’s help to drum up new recruits for the Westport Historical Guild, Katie does he
Insta-Friends
Katie feels left out and slightly jealous when Greg becomes fast friends with the newest member of the Westport Historic
Liar Liar, Room on Fire
When Katie forgets Greg’s birthday, she attempts to make up for it by pulling together a last-minute dinner party; but
Phone Free Day
In order to avoid buying Anna-Kat a cellphone, Katie makes a pact with the girls that she and Taylor can go an entire da
Grandma's Way
When Katie gets sick, Greg enlists Kathryn's help in taking care of the kids, but Kathryn leaves the kids to fend for th
Field Trippin'
Fearing she’s spending too much time at the office and away from the family, Katie volunteers to chaperone Anna-Kat’
Locked in the Basement
Much to Katie’s dismay, Anna-Kat becomes best friends with Chloe Brown Mueller’s daughter, Penny. When Katie takes e
The Dance
With the kids away at the school dance, Katie and Greg look forward to a romantic evening alone; but Anna-Kat is crushed
A Mom's Parade
Frustrated by the lack of appreciation for all she does, Katie decides to go “full Westport” and leaves the family t
The Minivan
As the Otto family ushers in a new era, Katie and Greg make the emotional decision to sell the family minivan; Daniel su
Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means
Katie's life is turned upside down when her notoriously elusive boss Whitney pops into town and promotes Katie; a collea
Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems
When Anna-Kat's school lunch lady refuses to make simple eco-friendly changes in the school cafeteria, Greg puts on a sh
Lasagna
Greg hosts a meeting for the Westport Historical Guild to welcome back Stan, and Katie's homemade lasagna is a huge hit
The Maze
Katie ignores Greg's warning and takes Anna-Kat through a terrifying zombie-themed maze at the annual Halloween carnival
Girls' Night Out
With Katie's 40th birthday fast approaching, her self-esteem starts to wane. So Greg encourages her to go out and enjoy
Flavor of Westport
Katie teams up with Oliver in hopes of growing her lasagna-making endeavor from hobby to serious business venture. Meanw
Women in Business
Katie's feud with Chloe Brown Mueller is reignited when Oliver discovers Chloe's attempts to sabotage Katie's lasagna bu
Hip to Be Square
In an effort to stay connected, Katie and Greg look into activities that they can enjoy as a couple. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat
The Bromance Before Christmas
Katie looks forward to sharing her favorite childhood Christmas tradition with Taylor, but a surprise visit from her mom
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
When Anna-Kat begins exhibiting past OCD behaviors, Katie and Greg worry their busy schedules are disrupting the family.
Wildflower Girls
Katie grows concerned when Anna-Kat is invited to join Westport's elite scout troop, The Wildflower Girls. Meanwhile, Ta
The Great Cookie Challenge
When Katie learns that the top prize is an all-expense paid vacation, she doubles her efforts to help Anna-Kat win top p
A Very English Scandal
Against her husband's wishes, Katie sets out to play matchmaker for British Greg. Meanwhile, Oliver goes along with a ru
In My Room
Katie finds an old piece of furniture in the basement and sets out to recreate her and Greg's first apartment, reminisce
The Battle for Second Breakfast
Katie begins to feel like the third wheel when the topic at second breakfast starts revolving solely around Angela and D
All Is Fair in Love and War Reenactment
Katie reminds Anna-Kat that she is a strong, independent, young woman and encourages her to start standing up for hersel
Senior Prank
Against Greg's better judgment, Katie pushes Taylor to lighten up and participate in her school's senior prank. Meanwhil
Vacation!
After Anna-Kat's big win with The Wildflower Girls, the Ottos head to California for an all-expenses paid family vacatio
Prom
Katie confronts a classmate's mom when she suspects Anna-Kat is being bullied at school. Meanwhile, Taylor sets out to c
Graduation
Katie goes to great lengths to appease Principal Ablin in order to ensure Taylor graduates high school. Meanwhile, Greg
Psych
Without her lasagna business to keep her preoccupied, Katie feels like her life is once again off course. As she searche
Coupling
Katie is taken aback when she learns Taylor's boyfriend Trip has been spending the night. Greg is forced to separate the
Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
With Anna-Kat and Franklin home with mono, Katie seizes the opportunity to use them as the backdrop for her mommy vlog.
Kids These Days
Katie pushes Anna-Kat and Franklin to take a risk and try an activity outside their comfort zone in order to create new
Mother's Little Helper
When Katie's mentor and dear friend Tami moves to Westport, Katie wastes no time introducing her to her "A Real Mother"
Under Pressure
Greg ropes Katie into a double date with Principal Ablin and Maria in an attempt to further his political aspirations. M
Encourage, Discourage
Katie and Tami make fast friends with J.D., a luxury hotel manager whose promise of access to complimentary hotel rooms
The Heist
Katie goes overboard in her efforts to help J.D. become a father. Meanwhile, after a brush with the law, Greg worries Ta
Getting Frank with the Ottos
To celebrate the momentous 100th episode milestone of his podcast, Franklin invites Katie and the family to make guest a
The Guardian
Katie and Greg secretly put Kathryn through a series of tests to see if she would make a good guardian for Anna-Kat in t
How Oliver Got His Groove Back
Katie plays matchmaker by impersonating Oliver on his social media account to win over a girl. Meanwhile, Lonnie helps G
The Election
Katie pushes Cooper to share his passion for the culinary arts and ambition of becoming a chef with his autocratic fathe
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