American Housewife

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 11, 2016
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 13 out of 44
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  1. cookiebgood
    Oct 18, 2016
    0
    Just horrible. Snide, ugly, tired humor, especially by lead character. Insult to stay at home moms and their kids. And once again, dad is portrayed as kind of a dense jerk.
  2. TheatreMom
    Nov 4, 2016
    1
    Where to begin? This show is so bad. So segmented and rapid fire that I can't even absorb all the bad jokes. I did not laugh once during last night's show. This show tries too hard to get the easy laugh. Really, it's not funny. Quirky characters that are not believable. Wacky girlfriends who are so sterotyped that it is painful to watch. Really bad show.
  3. Chrisman27
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    though i am only judging on the first episode if all are gonna be like this then we are in for a real treat the whole family is sweet charming and funny u cant really go wrong here katie'the mom' is spunky beyond beleife and the rest of the family is charming too u really cant think of a good reason not to watch this heartfelt little show yea its corny but its also very funny and sweet ithough i am only judging on the first episode if all are gonna be like this then we are in for a real treat the whole family is sweet charming and funny u cant really go wrong here katie'the mom' is spunky beyond beleife and the rest of the family is charming too u really cant think of a good reason not to watch this heartfelt little show yea its corny but its also very funny and sweet i say try it u might like it… Expand
  4. Cjmnh6663
    Oct 12, 2016
    0
    A god awful show. Couldn't get past the scene of the daughter getting help with her homework from her Dad while he's sitting on the toilet defacating. It went down hill from there
  5. jludwi2
    Dec 14, 2016
    3
    Poor. The housewives friends aren't funny, they are offensive. The American Housewife seems mean, and while I'm sure she loves her kids it doesn't come across very well. But the main problem, unlike "the Middle' or "Speechless" the show just isn't funny. At least not yet. I hope it improves, but at least for the moment it has lost it's place in my dvd recordings.
  6. mhornnj
    Dec 19, 2016
    0
    I REALLY wanted to like this show bc for 27 yrs I've been an "American Housewife". Stay at home with 4 kids. I don't see anything remotely resembling my life in this show. This show is about a woman so obsessed with her weight that it affects her life at every turn. Her husband/kids are just along for the ride in her crazy self-focused life. Inserted into the storyline (for maxI REALLY wanted to like this show bc for 27 yrs I've been an "American Housewife". Stay at home with 4 kids. I don't see anything remotely resembling my life in this show. This show is about a woman so obsessed with her weight that it affects her life at every turn. Her husband/kids are just along for the ride in her crazy self-focused life. Inserted into the storyline (for max political correctness) are a pair of lesbian friends who come off as over-sexed and slightly insane. The lead actress's constant facial contortions is distracting. I won't be watching, even "On-Demand".… Expand
  7. dpc
    May 10, 2017
    0
    Bottom line is that Katy Mixon's over-emotive, mugging to the camera "acting" is as unfunny as it gets. If you are a fan of hers, maybe you'll get something out of this sitcom that is derivative of nearly every show of the past 10 years. Truly terrible.
  8. RyTroup
    Oct 12, 2017
    8
    Overall a great show with a lot of laughs. Katy Mixon is perfect to play in this role. This is no emmy winner but it fun to watch and pokes fun at American "culture."
  9. ALLCAPS
    Oct 12, 2017
    4
    I can see why some people find this show funny. The over the top politically incorrect mother speaking her mind on social and family issues can sometimes hit its mark. When a joke doesn't hit though, which is far too often, the excessive vulgarity of the show comes to light and it's clear that this is a crutch to get laughs. This wouldn't be a problem if there was something deeper behindI can see why some people find this show funny. The over the top politically incorrect mother speaking her mind on social and family issues can sometimes hit its mark. When a joke doesn't hit though, which is far too often, the excessive vulgarity of the show comes to light and it's clear that this is a crutch to get laughs. This wouldn't be a problem if there was something deeper behind show, but sadly there is not. It simultaneously claims to satirize the rich housewife lifestyle by pointing out its absurdity through crass situations and statements yet also glorifies the extravagant lifestyle of the lead family. At the end of the episode we are left laughing at the ridiculousness of the lead character. Overly obsessed with her looks, social status, past popularity in high school and other trivial things, she is lazy, stupid and a bad mom despite her thinking the contrary. In a show entitled American Mom, it's odd that it asks the audience to laugh at the Mom to say how useless she is.… Expand
  10. Hartkleingler
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    American Housewife like any show needs a couple episodes to get going. The writing is hilarious from the point of view of those not afraid to speak their mind. The moms relationship with others trying to constantly be perfect is spot on and in real time showcases that it's ok to not be normal in a "perfect" neighborhood.
  11. rivettijensen
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    You really can't judge a show by its pilot. Look at the Friends pilot: not great. And definitely not an indicator of the brilliance of that show. Like any sitcom, you've gotta give this one a couple episodes. Some might find the main character too sarcastic for their liking, but I view this show as a composite of all the best mommy blogs. Not the sweet, crafty mommy blogs that make lifeYou really can't judge a show by its pilot. Look at the Friends pilot: not great. And definitely not an indicator of the brilliance of that show. Like any sitcom, you've gotta give this one a couple episodes. Some might find the main character too sarcastic for their liking, but I view this show as a composite of all the best mommy blogs. Not the sweet, crafty mommy blogs that make life look perfectly rosy, but the funny, honest ones that are full of real mom confessions. Every line is hilarious, the characters are lovable, and the husband isn't made out to be a dufus. He's just a sweet, quirky foil to his wife. Love this show.… Expand
  12. manningn15
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I have loved Katy Mixon since Mike & Molly and she it stupendous in this show. My favorite new comedy of 2016.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Megan Garber
    Oct 12, 2016
    50
    Mixon’s casting would have been much more meaningful had her show more frequently let her form speak for itself. American Housewife’s star, so far, is Katie’s weight--and a number is a pretty boring premise for a story.
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  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Oct 11, 2016
    70
    Katy Mixon is a star. It’s honestly her intense likability that makes this show so watchable, for of all of the non-fat joke-related mistakes it makes (chiefly its Alex P. Keaton knockoff older son character).
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Oct 11, 2016
    50
    [Katy Mixo's] talent may be the key to buying this new comedy some patience with the audience as it figures out what it wants to be.
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