American Housewife (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
TV-PG • 2016 • 5 seasons
Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring. Katie's perfectly imperfect world is upended when her...
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Is American Housewife appropriate for kids?
Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring. Katie's perfectly imperfect world is upended when her... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in American Housewife
No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.
Violence and gore in American Housewife
Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.
Language in American Housewife
The season contains no strong profanity or offensive slurs, adhering to a family-friendly broadcast standard. Dialogue primarily features mild insults, witty sarcasm, and frequent verbal teasing among family members and neighbors. Brief instances of 'hell' or 'damn' may occur, but most conflict is expressed through humorous arguments and typical adolescent sass.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in American Housewife
No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.
Mature themes in American Housewife
Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.
Scary moments in American Housewife
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for American Housewife yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Housewife appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests American Housewife is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring. Katie's perfectly…
What age rating does American Housewife have?
American Housewife is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is American Housewife about?
Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring. Katie's perfectly imperfect world is upended when her...
How many seasons does American Housewife have?
American Housewife has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in American Housewife?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across American Housewife.
How violent is American Housewife?
Violence isn't a standout concern across American Housewife per our reviewers.
Is the language in American Housewife appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across American Housewife.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in American Housewife?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across American Housewife.
What mature themes appear in American Housewife?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of American Housewife.
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