American Housewife
Still the wife of the party.
Created by Sarah Dunn
On ABC
A warm, family-centered sitcom built on the affectionate chaos of suburban parenting and the narrator's wry perspective on perfectionism.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is American Housewife one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of series.
Is American Housewife easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is American Housewife violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is American Housewife sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Does American Housewife leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is American Housewife scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like American Housewife, and what each one shares →
Like American Housewife
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as American Housewife
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like American Housewife, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like American Housewife, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like American Housewife, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
