NEW EPISODE

A LICE INFESTATION HITS THE OTTO HOUSEHOLD, ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ABC'S 'AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE'

"The Lice Storm" - When Anna-Kate brings home a lice infestation, Katie uses it to force bonding time with Taylor. Greg attempts to bond with Oliver (and avoid lice) by camping in the backyard, but Greg becomes concerned when Oliver keeps ditching their campout to be with their new sleazy neighbor named Spencer, on an all-new episode of "American Housewife," airing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 (9:31-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

"American Housewife" stars Katy Mixon as Katie Otto, Diedrich Bader as Greg Otto, Meg Donnelly as Taylor Otto, Daniel DiMaggio as Oliver Otto, Julia Butters as Anna-Kat Otto, Carly Hughes as Angela and Ali Wong as Doris. George Hamilton guest stars.

"American Housewife" is written by Sarah Dunn ("Spin City," "Bunheads") and produced by Kapital Entertainment and ABC Studios. Sarah Dunn, Aaron Kaplan, Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are executive producers.

"The Lice Storm" was written by Brian Callahan and directed by Ken Wittingham.

"American Housewife" is broadcasted in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.