American Housewife

- Season 4

(2019)

As the Otto family ushers in a new era, Katie and Greg make the emotional decision to sell the family minivan; Oliver suffers a setback that forces him to rethink how to accomplish his goals.

Katie's life is turned upside down when her notoriously elusive boss Whitney pops into town and promotes her; a colleague's death pushes Greg toward an existential crisis.

When Anna-Kat's school lunch lady refuses to make simple eco-friendly changes in the school cafeteria, Greg puts on a show highlighting the importance of recycling with his friend and fellow environmentalist Bill Doty.

When Greg hosts a meeting for the Westport Historical Guild to welcome back Stan, Katie's homemade lasagna is a huge hit with the guys; Angela and Doris step in to help Oliver with his Teen Help Line interview.

Katie ignores Greg's warning and takes Anna-Kat through a terrifying zombie-themed maze at the annual Halloween carnival; Greg enters a pumpkin carving contest.

With Katie's 40th birthday fast approaching, her self-esteem starts to wane; Greg encourages her to go out and enjoy a night on the town with the girls, even suggesting she leave her wedding ring behind for a night of silly fun.

Katie teams up with Oliver in hopes of growing her lasagna-making endeavor from hobby to serious business venture; a bout of writer's block forces Greg to look at new career opportunities; Greg is pushed out of his comfort zone.

Katie's feud with Chloe Brown Mueller is reignited when Oliver discovers Chloe's attempts to sabotage Katie's lasagna business; Anna-Kat and Franklin play matchmaker for Principal Amblin in an attempt to secure more privileges at school.

Katie and Greg look into activities to keep them connected as a couple; Anna-Kat has her own hurdles to overcome when Franklin shines at square dancing and she fails miserably;Tripp struggles with the idea of Taylor going away to college.

Katie looks forward to sharing her favorite 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.

Katie & Greg worry about their busy schedules disrupting the family.

Katie grows concerned when Anna-Kat is invited to join Westport's elite scout troop; Taylor learns her Carnegie Mellon interview is scheduled with famous alumnus and Broadway star Brecken Phillips; Oliver befriends the school recluse.

Katie is determined to help Anna-Kat win top prize in cookie sales against her fellow troop members, The Wildflower Girls; Oliver's attempt to help a student he befriends through the Teen Help Line center backfires.

Against Greg's wishes, Katie sets out to play matchmaker for British Greg; Oliver goes along with a rumor at school about his sexual identity to help a classmate feel accepted.

Katie finds an old piece of furniture in the basement and sets out to recreate her and Greg's first apartment; Greg enjoys an unexpected benefit of being the victim of Lonnie's relentless practical jokes.

Katie begins to feel like a third wheel when breakfast talk starts revolving solely around Angela and Doris' new relationships; Greg struggles with Anna-Kat's newfound independence.

Katie encourages Anna-Kat to stand up for herself when dealing with Taylor; Oliver feels left out when Greg invites Lonnie, Trip and Franklin to join him at a reenactment of "The Battle of Westport."

Against Greg's better judgment, Katy pushes Taylor to lighten up and participate in her school's senior prank; Anna-Kat asks Oliver to give Franklin a makeover so he won't embarrass himself at a classmate's party.

After Anna-Kat's big win with The Wildflower Girls, the Ottos go on a vacation; Katie is determined to have a relaxing kid-free day with Greg; Taylor loses her money on Hollywood Boulevard and Anna-Kat is forced to get them out of trouble.

Katie confronts a classmate's mom when she suspects Anna-Kat is being bullied at school; Taylor sets out to complete the final item on her life skills checklist so that she can attend her senior prom.