Ep 12. Disconnected

Katie Otto is in a bit of a bind in American Housewife season 3 episode 12, "Disconnected." After a run-in with the neighbors, Katie decides to take matters into her own hands and revamps the family's media habits. Giving up cell phones, laptops, and televisions, Katie believes that her family can become more connected with each other by talking and playing board games.

While her husband and children struggle without their electronics, Katie is thrilled with the idea that her family is spending more time together, especially when she finds out that her son's girlfriend has an impressive puzzle collection. However, as time wears on, the Otts discover that they have developed a dependence on technology, and things don't go exactly as planned.

When the family's laptops and cell phones disappear, Katie assumes that her no-gadget policy is working, but she soon learns that the source of the theft was an unexpected visitor. After struggling to get the stolen items back from the visitor and resorting to a phone tree, Katie worries that she has lost her mind, but it's not long before she comes up with a wacky plan - getting a magician to break into their house and steal everything back.

With the help of her daughter and son, Katie enlists the help of a magician who manages to sneak into their house, but the heist takes an unexpected turn when the magician doesn't come back. While the family is panicking over the theft of their gadgets, Katie realizes that she has to fix her family's attachment to technology - but will she be able to do it in time?

"Disconnected" is a fun-filled episode that takes a humorous look at our dependence on technology. As the Otts discover, going cold turkey without electronics isn't as easy as it sounds, and their various antics will keep audiences entertained throughout the episode. With its relatable theme and humor, "Disconnected" is a fantastic addition to American Housewife's third season.