Ep 1. Back To School

In the season 2 premiere of American Housewife, titled "Back To School," we find Katie Otto (played by Katy Mixon) gearing up for the start of a new school year for her children. The episode opens with Katie's husband Greg (Diedrich Bader) encouraging her to relax and enjoy her time off from volunteering at school, but Katie is determined to make the most of her free time by getting involved in other activities.

Meanwhile, her teenage daughter Taylor (Meg Donnelly) is starting her junior year of high school and is excited to take on new challenges, including joining the school's literary magazine. However, Katie is concerned that Taylor is taking on too much and should focus on her grades instead.

Her middle child Oliver (Daniel DiMaggio) is also starting the school year with a new attitude. After feeling like an outcast last year, he has decided to reinvent himself by becoming more popular. This leads to some comedic attempts to fit in with the popular crowd.

The youngest Otto child, Anna-Kat (Julia Butters), is starting second grade and is thrilled to have a new teacher who shares her love of cats. However, she also has to deal with a class bully and finds a unique way to assert herself.

Throughout the episode, Katie struggles with trying to do it all, from volunteering at school to pursuing her own dreams. She finds support from her neighbor, Angela (Carly Hughes), who encourages her to follow her passions and not worry about what others think.

The episode also introduces a new character, Chloe Brown Mueller (Jessica St. Clair), a wealthy mother who seems to have it all together and intimidates Katie. However, we soon learn that Chloe has her own struggles and insecurities.

As the school year gets underway, the episode ends on a heartwarming note as Katie reflects on the joys and challenges of motherhood. Despite the chaos and craziness of their lives, the Otto family is united in their love for each other and their determination to make the most of every day.

Overall, "Back To School" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that captures the ups and downs of family life and the excitement of a new school year. With strong performances from the entire cast and witty writing, it sets the stage for what promises to be another great season of American Housewife.