American Housewife
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2American Housewife is a family sitcom that aired on ABC from 2016 to 2021, created by Sarah Dunn. The story centers on Katie Otto, a bold, outspoken, and unapologetically real mother of three, trying to navigate life in the wealthy and superficial town of Westport, Connecticut. Alongside her supportive but easygoing husband Greg Otto, a history professor, Katie raises their three children: Taylor, the athletic and often rebellious eldest daughter who struggles to meet her mother’s high expectations; Oliver, the ambitious and cunning middle child constantly chasing wealth and social status; and Anna-Kat, their sweet and quirky youngest daughter who initially battles obsessive-compulsive disorder. The show also features a colorful cast of supporting characters including Doris, Katie’s no-nonsense, rich friend; Angela, her sarcastic lesbian best friend; and the various judgmental moms of Westport, including rival and frenemy Chloe Brown Mueller. Throughout the series, American Housewife uses humor and heart to explore themes of parenting, identity, body image, social pressure, and the struggle to stay grounded in a world obsessed with perfection.
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