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Franklin is a fictional character portrayed by Evan O'Toole in the TV series American Housewife.
They appear in 34 episodes out of a total of 103 aired

Franklin

by Evan O'Toole

character

Episodes34

  • 7.4
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    The Nap
    episode S1.E2 october 2016
    Exhausted Katie tries to juggle her kids, school, and a sick husband.
  • 7.6
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    Boar-Dain
    episode S2.E2 october 2017
    Katie knows terrible ideas when she hears them, and she knows how to shut things down. When Anna-Kat gives feedback to a little boy, Katie and Greg recognize the harsh negativity as a mirror of Katie. The Ottos work on supporting loved ones' ideas. Greg wants to roast a pig while wearing a tank top, as he saw Anthony Bourdain do on TV. Katie wants to pitch "Beach Blanket Bingo" as the gala's theme. The kids pay attention and apply the concept of supporting loved ones' ideas, but Tara amps up the animosity towards Katie.
  • 8
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    The Anniversary
    episode S2.E13 january 2018
    Katie and Greg dislike Taylor's new boyfriend, so they attempt to use reverse psychology to drive a wedge between them. After Spencer's over-the-top vision for Oliver's first date with a girl from his ballet class bombs, Greg helps Oliver make up for it with a romantic gesture.
  • 7.9
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    All Coupled Up
    episode S2.E17 march 2018
    The Otto youngsters experience struggles in their love lives after jumping into the dating world: Oliver is forced to choose between his girlfriend and his friend Cooper, who come from two different worlds; Greg must play the bad-cop parent to halt the PDA between Taylor and Trip; and Anna-Kat tries to make her relationship with Franklin official without his consent.
  • 7.7
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    The Venue
    episode S2.E18 march 2018
    Katie enlists Angela's legal help to convince Chloe Brown Mueller to sign off on the venue for the Spring Gala, but Angela ends up cozying up to Chloe instead.
  • 7.6
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    It's Not You, It's Me
    episode S2.E21 april 2018
    Katie and Greg struggle to resist the urge to micromanage as their children navigate life choices such as managing homework, picking out friends, and landing first jobs.
  • 7.6
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    Enemies: An Otto Story
    episode S3.E4 october 2018
    Anna-Kat runs for the Green Chair position in the school election against Chloe Brown Mueller's daughter, which results in Katie and Chloe turning their kids' election into their own feud.
  • 7.7
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    Body Image
    episode S3.E6 october 2018
    After the previous "fattest housewife" in Westport gets plastic surgery to lose weight, Chloe Brown Mueller rubs in Katie's face that Katie has now assumed that title. To get revenge on Chloe, Katie goes through great lengths to dig up bad photos of her from high school. Discussing body image with the kids, Katie and her mother Kathryn turn out to be bad influences on Anna-Kat and Taylor, unintentionally encouraging them to focus too much on outward appearance. Over time, Katie realizes how judgmental she has become and that she is part of the problem.
  • 7.7
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    Trophy Wife
    episode S3.E8 november 2018
    Katie convinces a hot young trophy wife to volunteer as room mom for Anna-Kat's class; Greg enlists the kids' help to get Katie's mom to take an interest in someone other than herself.
  • 7.8
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    Highs and Lows
    episode S3.E9 december 2018
    Katie begins to miss the spontaneity and unpredictability of being young and in love; Kathryn's plan to soothe Oliver's heartbreak backfires when she tracks down an old boyfriend and he is not as she remembers.
  • 7.6
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    Disconnected
    episode S3.E12 february 2019
    Katie plans a "friend date" in hopes of reconnecting with Taylor; Greg attends self-help seminar with Oliver; Anna-Kat takes extreme measures to secure her place as Katie's favorite child.
  • 7.8
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    Insta-Friends
    episode S3.E16 march 2019
    Katie feels left out when Greg becomes fast friends with the newest member of the Westport Historical Guild; Oliver fears that Cooper is ditching him when he sees on social media that he lied about his weekend plans.
  • 8
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    The Dance
    episode S3.E22 may 2019
    With the kids away at the school dance, Katie and Greg look forward to a romantic evening alone; Anna-Kat is crushed when the boy she likes doesn't ask her to the dance; Oliver begins to panic when the town psychic's predictions begin to come true.
  • 7.7
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    The Minivan
    episode S4.E1 september 2019
    As the Otto family ushers in a new era, Katie and Greg make the emotional decision to sell the family minivan; Oliver suffers a setback that forces him to rethink how to accomplish his goals.
  • 7.7
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    Bed, Bath & Beyond Our Means
    episode S4.E2 october 2019
    Katie's life is turned upside-down when her notoriously-elusive boss Whitney pops into town and promotes her; a colleague's death pushes Greg toward an existential crisis.
  • 7.8
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    Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems
    episode S4.E3 october 2019
    When Anna-Kat's school lunch lady refuses to make simple eco-friendly changes in the school cafeteria, Greg puts on a show highlighting the importance of recycling with his friend and fellow environmentalist Bill Doty.
  • 8
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    Flavor of Westport
    episode S4.E7 november 2019
    Katie teams up with Oliver in hopes of growing her lasagna-making endeavor from hobby to serious business venture; a bout of writer's block forces Greg to look at new career opportunities; Greg is pushed out of his comfort zone.
  • 7.8
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    Women in Business
    episode S4.E8 november 2019
    Katie's feud with Chloe Brown Mueller is reignited when Oliver discovers Chloe's attempts to sabotage Katie's lasagna business; Anna-Kat and Franklin play matchmaker for Principal Amblin in an attempt to secure more privileges at school.
  • 7.8
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    Hip to Be Square
    episode S4.E9 november 2019
    Katie and Greg look into activities to keep them connected as a couple; Anna-Kat has her own hurdles to overcome when Franklin shines at square dancing and she fails miserably; Trip struggles with the idea of Taylor going away to college.
  • 8.1
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    The Great Cookie Challenge
    episode S4.E13 january 2020
    Katie is determined to help Anna-Kat win top prize in cookie sales against her fellow troop members, The Wildflower Girls; Oliver's attempt to help a student he befriends through the Teen Help Line center backfires.
  • 7.7
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    All Is Fair in Love and War Reenactment
    episode S4.E17 april 2020
    Katie encourages Anna-Kat to stand up for herself when dealing with Taylor; Oliver feels left out when Greg invites Lonnie, Trip, and Franklin to join him at a reenactment of the Battle of Westport.
  • 7.7
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    Senior Prank
    episode S4.E18 april 2020
    Against Greg's better judgment, Katy pushes Taylor to lighten up and participate in her school's senior prank; Anna-Kat asks Oliver to give Franklin a makeover so he won't embarrass himself at a classmate's party.
  • 7.1
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    Graduation
    episode S5.E1 october 2020
    Katie goes to great lengths to appease Principal Ablin in order to ensure that Taylor graduates; Greg finishes writing the final chapter of Lonnie's book; Oliver is devastated to learn that Cooper's family will be moving out of Westport.
  • 7.2
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    Psych
    episode S5.E2 november 2020
    Katie becomes overbearing and controlling; Franklin challenges an older boy to a duel in an effort to win back Anna-Kat's affections.
  • 7.3
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    Coupling
    episode S5.E3 november 2020
    Katie is stunned to learn that Taylor's boyfriend Trip has been spending the night; Greg is forced to separate the kids when Anna-Kat and Franklin both come down with mono; Cooper starts to feel neglected.
  • 7.2
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    Homeschool Sweet Homeschool
    episode S5.E4 november 2020
    With Anna-Kat and Franklin home sick, Katie seizes the opportunity to use them as the backdrop for her mommy vlog; Greg becomes suspicious when Taylor's first college paper comes back with an A; Cooper helps Oliver renovate the basement.
  • 7
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    Kids These Days
    episode S5.E5 december 2020
    Katie pushes Anna-Kat and Franklin to try an activity outside their comfort zone; Oliver is convinced that taking performance-enhancing drugs will help him ace his SATs; Taylor starts to wonder if Trip is the right guy for her.
  • 7.2
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    Mother's Little Helper
    episode S5.E6 january 2021
    When Katie's mentor and dear friend Tami moves to Westport, Katie wastes no time introducing her to her vlog viewers; Taylor discovers that Greg has been keeping an entertaining secret.
  • 6.9
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    Under Pressure
    episode S5.E7 january 2021
    Greg ropes Katie into a double date with Principal Ablin and Maria in an attempt to further his political aspirations; Anna-Kat's popularity at school proves to be overwhelming.
  • 7.2
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    The Heist
    episode S5.E9 february 2021
    Katie goes overboard in her efforts to help J.D. become a father; Greg worries that Taylor might be a political liability to him after she has a brush with the law.
  • 7.8
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    Getting Frank with the Ottos
    episode S5.E10 february 2021
    To celebrate the 100th episode of his podcast, Franklin invites Katie and the family to make guest appearances on his show; Greg asks Lonnie to be his campaign manager to help strengthen his social-media presence.
  • 7.4
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    The Guardian
    episode S5.E11 march 2021
    Katie and Greg test Kathryn to see if she would make a good guardian for Anna-Kat in the unlikely event something should happen to them; after tracking down J.D.'s potential egg donors, Tami and Katie scheme to learn more about them.
  • 7.4
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    How Oliver Got His Groove Back
    episode S5.E12 march 2021
    Katie plays matchmaker by impersonating Oliver on his social media account to win over a girl; Lonnie helps Greg dig up dirt on his political rival.
  • 8.1
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    The Election
    episode S5.E13 march 2021
    Katie pushes Cooper to share his ambition of becoming a chef with his autocratic father; Greg and Principal Ablin go head-to-head when the election results offer an interesting twist; the Otto family gets a surprise.