KATIE OVERCOMES HER CHRISTMAS PAST ON ABC'S 'AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE'

"Saving Christmas"- Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father, Marty (Patrick Duffy), arrives in time to surprise the Otto family for Christmas. Anna-Kat does her best to help Trip win Taylor back but has a hard time getting past a very persistent Pierce (Milo Manheim). Meanwhile, Oliver thinks no one will remember him as the mask-wearing villain in the school's production of "The Nutcracker" but quickly takes center stage when a series of mishaps damages his costume on "American Housewife," airing WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/12/18)

"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.

Guest star Wendie Malick returns as Kathryn. Patrick Duffy guest stars as Marty and Milo Manheim as Pierce.

"Saving Christmas" was written by Jeremy Hall and directed by Jennifer Arnold.

"American Housewife" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This episode carries a TV-PG, DLS parental guideline.