Trophy Wife

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  • TV-PG
  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 6.9  (7,126)

Trophy Wife is a sitcom that aired on ABC from 2013 to 2014. The show follows the life of a young woman named Kate Harrison who marries a man named Pete Harrison. Pete is a successful lawyer who has been married twice before and has three children from his previous marriages. Kate, played by Malin Akerman, initially struggles to fit into her new family. Her stepchildren have a hard time accepting her, particularly the oldest child, Warren, who sees her as a threat to his relationship with his father. Kate also has to navigate the complicated relationships between Pete and his ex-wives, Diane and Jackie. Despite these challenges, Kate is determined to make her marriage to Pete work and to become a good stepmother to his children. She forms a close bond with the youngest child, Bert, who sees her as a mother figure. She also reaches out to Diane and Jackie and tries to build a friendship with them. Throughout the show, Kate faces a number of challenges and obstacles as she tries to balance her new role as a stepmother with her own personal and professional aspirations. She wants to be a good wife and mother, but she also wants to continue pursuing her own interests and career goals. One of the unique aspects of Trophy Wife is its focus on the blended family dynamic. The show highlights the challenges and complexities of blending families, particularly when there are children involved. It also explores the different relationships that can exist between ex-spouses, stepchildren, and stepparents. The show has a strong comedic tone, with many of the episodes featuring humorous situations and witty dialogue. However, it also deals with more serious topics, such as divorce, addiction, and blended family dynamics. The ensemble cast of Trophy Wife is excellent, with standout performances from Malin Akerman as Kate, Bradley Whitford as Pete, and Marcia Gay Harden as Diane, one of Pete's ex-wives. The child actors who play Pete's children are also fantastic, particularly Albert Tsai as Bert. Unfortunately, despite strong critical praise and a dedicated fan base, Trophy Wife was cancelled after just one season. Many fans were disappointed by the cancellation, as the show had developed a devoted following and had a unique and refreshing take on the traditional family sitcom. In conclusion, Trophy Wife is a charming and funny sitcom that explores the complexities of blended families. Its strong ensemble cast and witty writing make it an enjoyable show to watch, while its focus on more serious topics gives it depth and substance. Although it was cancelled after just one season, it remains a beloved cult classic among its fans.

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Seasons
Mother's Day
22. Mother's Day
May 13, 2014
Kate is excited to watch Diane and Jackie's kids for her first Mother's Day.
Back to School
21. Back to School
May 6, 2014
Kate reluctantly goes to Jackie's high school reunion with her.
There's No Guy in Team
20. There's No Guy in Team
April 29, 2014
Kate tries to help Warren with his social life by having him make new friends and get involved in sports, but it backfires and now things might be worse for him.
The Minutes
19. The Minutes
April 8, 2014
After Kate prevents Diane from choking, she assumes control over the PTA, but finds it to be more challenging than she thought. When faced with blackmail, she seeks help from Diane.
Couples Therapy
18. Couples Therapy
April 1, 2014
Pete tries to cover his tracks after he swaps out his chili for Kate's at the school frontier fundraiser. Meanwhile, Meg relaxes at the Harrison's house and becomes an object of fascination for Warren and Hillary.
The Wedding - Part Two
17. The Wedding - Part Two
March 18, 2014
Kate continues to move forward with her wedding plans and refuses to surrender to the stress and chaos around her, which is only amplified by the arrival of her mother and Pete's parents.
The Wedding - Part One
16. The Wedding - Part One
March 11, 2014
Kate decides to have a dream wedding after realizing the consequences of her elopement. Jackie has relationship news to share with Bert.
Happy Bert Day
15. Happy Bert Day
March 4, 2014
When Bert successfully reads a hundred books, Pete and Kate throw him the ultimate birthday party.
Foxed Lunch
14. Foxed Lunch
February 4, 2014
Kate decides she wants to be part of Jackie's latest business venture of catering and delivering healthy kid lunches, but the situation gets messy after a disagreement.
The Tooth Fairy
13. The Tooth Fairy
January 21, 2014
When Bert loses a tooth and Pete misplaces it, Jackie is not happy with how the situation is handled. Meanwhile, Kate channels her maternal nature and gives Warren advice for his first study date, and Diane helps Hillary host her first high school sleepover.
The Punisher
12. The Punisher
January 14, 2014
When Hillary and Warren misbehave on Kate's watch, Kate seeks discipline advice from Diane. Pete and Jackie try to set a good example by taking Bert on a nice outing together, but it's more challenging than expected.
The Big 5-0
11. The Big 5-0
January 7, 2014
Kate tries to break Pete's birthday curse.
Twas the Night Before Christmas... or Twas It?
10. Twas the Night Before Christmas... or Twas It?
December 10, 2013
Pete, Kate, Diane and Jackie wake up Christmas morning hung-over and the house is in disarray. They attempt to piece together the details of Christmas Eve while also trying to save Christmas for the kids.
Russ Bradley Morrison
9. Russ Bradley Morrison
December 3, 2013
Kate realizes Diane is more challenging to set up on a date than she originally thought.
Lice and Beary White
8. Lice and Beary White
November 12, 2013
When lice strikes the Harrison household, Diane tries to take charge, offending Kate. Jackie and Kate team up to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires.
The Date
7. The Date
November 5, 2013
Jackie crashes Kate and Pete's party and hooks up with Pete's co-worker, Sad Steve. When Sad Steve tries to pursue Jackie, Kate and Pete decide to help him out.
Halloween
6. Halloween
October 29, 2013
Kate hijacks Halloween - Jackie and Bert's most favorite holiday.
The Tryst
5. The Tryst
October 22, 2013
Trying to meet the demands of everyone's busy schedule leaves little time for Pete and Kate. So they decide to have a rendezvous in the janitor's closet during Diane's 80s-themed school fundraiser.
The Breakup
4. The Breakup
October 15, 2013
Meg stays with Kate and Pete after a break-up, but Kate is busy with her new responsibilities of wife and step-mom. Hurt and upset, Meg criticizes her friend and they have a falling out.
The Social Network
3. The Social Network
October 8, 2013
When Hillary gets caught lying to hang out with a guy, Diane and Pete decide to snoop around her room and her Facebook account to find out more about him. Meanwhile, Kate takes a different route and requests to be Hillary's friend.
Cold File
2. Cold File
October 1, 2013
In an effort to grant Kate her wish to have more responsibility, Pete entrusts her to put Bert to bed and help him coach Bert's soccer team. Before soccer practice, Bert drinks Kate's coffee and he becomes a wild man.
Pilot
1. Pilot
September 24, 2013
In the series premiere, Kate falls in love with Pete, who has three kids and two ex-wives. Watch as she attempts to navigate through instant parenthood.
Description

Trophy Wife is a sitcom that aired on ABC from 2013 to 2014. The show follows the life of a young woman named Kate Harrison who marries a man named Pete Harrison. Pete is a successful lawyer who has been married twice before and has three children from his previous marriages.

Kate, played by Malin Akerman, initially struggles to fit into her new family. Her stepchildren have a hard time accepting her, particularly the oldest child, Warren, who sees her as a threat to his relationship with his father. Kate also has to navigate the complicated relationships between Pete and his ex-wives, Diane and Jackie.

Despite these challenges, Kate is determined to make her marriage to Pete work and to become a good stepmother to his children. She forms a close bond with the youngest child, Bert, who sees her as a mother figure. She also reaches out to Diane and Jackie and tries to build a friendship with them.

Throughout the show, Kate faces a number of challenges and obstacles as she tries to balance her new role as a stepmother with her own personal and professional aspirations. She wants to be a good wife and mother, but she also wants to continue pursuing her own interests and career goals.

One of the unique aspects of Trophy Wife is its focus on the blended family dynamic. The show highlights the challenges and complexities of blending families, particularly when there are children involved. It also explores the different relationships that can exist between ex-spouses, stepchildren, and stepparents.

The show has a strong comedic tone, with many of the episodes featuring humorous situations and witty dialogue. However, it also deals with more serious topics, such as divorce, addiction, and blended family dynamics.

The ensemble cast of Trophy Wife is excellent, with standout performances from Malin Akerman as Kate, Bradley Whitford as Pete, and Marcia Gay Harden as Diane, one of Pete's ex-wives. The child actors who play Pete's children are also fantastic, particularly Albert Tsai as Bert.

Unfortunately, despite strong critical praise and a dedicated fan base, Trophy Wife was cancelled after just one season. Many fans were disappointed by the cancellation, as the show had developed a devoted following and had a unique and refreshing take on the traditional family sitcom.

In conclusion, Trophy Wife is a charming and funny sitcom that explores the complexities of blended families. Its strong ensemble cast and witty writing make it an enjoyable show to watch, while its focus on more serious topics gives it depth and substance. Although it was cancelled after just one season, it remains a beloved cult classic among its fans.

Trophy Wife is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (22 episodes). The series first aired on September 24, 2013.

Where to Watch Trophy Wife

Trophy Wife is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Trophy Wife on demand at Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    September 24, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (7,126)