'American Housewife' Season 5: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about ABC comedy

The show has received a lot of critical acclaim since it first aired on television and has even won the hearts of its audience
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'American Housewife' is all set to return for its fifth season. Yet another one of ABC's wholesome family dramedies, the show has received a lot of critical acclaim since it first aired on television and has even won the hearts of its audience. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Season 5 of 'American Housewife'. Stay tuned as MEA WorldWide will update this article as more information is made available.

Release date

'American Housewife' will be returning for its Season 5 on ABC on October 28, 2020.

Plot

According to the official synopsis listed on IMDb, 'American Housewife' is a story about "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."

Cast

Katy Mixon as Kate 'Katie' Otto

Katy Mixon attends ABC Television's Winter Press Tour 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 08, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Getty Images)

Mixon plays the role of Katie, the titular protagonist. The actress is best known for her work on 'Mike & Molly', 'Eastbound & Down', 'State of Play', 'Drive Angry', 'Take Shelter', 'Minions' and 'Take Shelter'.

Diedrich Bader as Greg Otto

Actor Diedrich Bader attends Ed Asner's 90th Birthday Party and Celebrity Roast at The Roosevelt Hotel on November 03, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images)

As Greg, Bader plays the role of Katie's husband. The actor is best known for his work as Bruce Wayne/ Batman on 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold', 'Harley Quinn' and 'JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time', and 'Bojack Horseman'.

Meg Donnelly as Taylor Otto

Meg Donnelly attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Donnelly stars as Katie and Greg's teenage daughter. The actress is best known for her work in 'Team Toon', 'Movie Zombies' and 'Zombies 2'. 

Daniel DiMaggio as Oliver Otto

Daniel DiMaggio attends ABC Television's Winter Press Tour 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 08, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Getty Images)

DiMaggio stars as Katie and Greg's teenage son and middle child. The actor is known for his work on 'Supergirl', 'Daddy's Home 2', 'Tales of Halloween' and 'A Tiger's Tale'.

Ali Wong as Doris

Ali Wong attends the Tribeca TV: Tuca & Bertie during 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studio on May 01, 2019 in New York City. (Getty Images)

Wong, who is now most famous for her work on 'Always Be My Maybe', plays the role of one of Katie's best friends. The actress is also known for her Netflix stand-up specials 'Baby Cobra' and 'Hard Knock Wife'. 

Creators

'American Housewife' is created by Sarah Dunn, who is also best known for her novels 'The Big Love' and 'Secrets to Happiness'.

Trailers

There is no official trailer for Season 5 of 'American Housewife' yet. MEA WorldWide will update this article when it is out. 

Where to watch

Season 5 of 'American Housewife' is set premiere on ABC on October 28, 2020.

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