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. 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
  2. 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."
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.

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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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