American Housewife

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, American Housewife is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu right now. 5 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 178 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Katy Mixon sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

American Housewife arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate American Housewife from the crowd. A family comedy narrated by Katie, a strong-willed mother, raising her flawed family in a wealthy town filled with perfect wives and their perfect offspring. The chemistry Katy Mixon and Diedrich Bader bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Across 5 seasons (2016–2021), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and American Housewife holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, American Housewife respects your intelligence. Black-ish is the obvious comparison, but American Housewife earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Katy Mixon's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

American Housewife was cancelled in 2021, created by Sarah Dunn — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.