American Housewife Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. The Nap

  • TVPG
  • October 18, 2016
  • 20 min
  • 7.7  (249)

Katie Otto, the main character of American Housewife, wants to take a nap. She plans her day around it, making sure she has enough time to sleep and makes sure that her family knows not to disturb her. However, everything seems to go wrong as she tries to find a quiet place to sleep.

First, she tries to nap in her son's room, but he has friends over, so they are being loud. Next, she tries the basement but it is being used as her husband's music studio. Then, she attempts to nap at her neighbor's house, but her friend Angela is throwing a party, making it impossible for Katie to rest.

Throughout her attempts to nap, Katie reflects on her life as a stay-at-home mom. She reflects on how her job is often undervalued, and how nobody understands how much work it takes to take care of a family. Meanwhile, her kids are causing chaos in different parts of the house.

In between her nap attempts, Katie runs into a group of moms at the park. One mom, a career-oriented businesswoman, tells Katie how jealous she is of her ability to stay at home and relax. Katie can't help but laugh, as she hardly ever gets the opportunity to relax. She finds herself explaining all the hard work that goes into taking care of her family, from cooking and cleaning to running errands and attending school functions.

Finally, in a moment of desperation, Katie decides to take a nap in her car. She parks on a quiet street and tries to sleep, but she is quickly awakened by a group of teenagers making loud noises outside her window. She is about to give up and go back home when she spots her neighbor's pool, realizing that nobody is using it.

Katie sneaks into her neighbor's backyard and falls asleep on a pool float. This peaceful moment is short-lived, as the owner catches her and kicks her out. Katie heads back home, feeling defeated and exhausted.

Eventually, her husband Greg finds Katie asleep on the couch and decides to make dinner for her, giving her a much-needed break from her daily routine.

The episode ends with Katie apologizing to her friend for falling asleep at her party and admitting that she has a newfound respect for the work that other stay-at-home moms do.

In summary, this episode captures the struggle of balancing family and personal time as a stay-at-home mom. It showcases Katie's journey to find a quiet place to take a nap and the challenges she faces along the way. The episode also highlights the underappreciated work that stay-at-home moms do and the misconceptions surrounding it.

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  • First Aired
    October 18, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (249)