In a moment of unguarded honesty, Mike confessed that Axl held a special place as his favorite son. Meanwhile, Brick was determined to cultivate an enormous tomato, pouring all his energy into the ambitious project. And Sue, ever eager for …

In a moment of unguardedness, Mike confessed that Axl held a special place as his favorite son. Meanwhile, Brick embarked on an ambitious project, attempting to cultivate a truly enormous tomato. And Sue, ever eager for connection, made a c…

Having lost her position at the car dealership and declaring she wouldn't accept another offer, Frankie enrolls in technical college to pursue a more stable profession. Meanwhile, Axl embarks on his final year of high school, and Sue takes …

With the aim of easing Brick’s social difficulties, the school therapist suggested that Frankie and Mike procure for him a small animal companion. However, the surly rabbit they selected proved to be an unsettling lesson in malice for the e…

The woman next door confronted Frankie, accusing him of taking her garden hose. Sue called off a planned trip to Cincinnati upon discovering Mike’s earnings. And Brick began to understand certain matters concerning life and reproduction.

While learning to drive, Sue inadvertently struck Axl’s foot; he was eagerly anticipating his chance to vote; and Brick indulged in a considerable quantity of Halloween sweets.

Frankie’s arrival at dental assistant school didn't exactly set a positive tone. Concerned about Axl’s academic standing, Mike and Frankie request he seek tutoring to bolster his grades. Meanwhile, Sue and Brick attempt to sell something th…

Frankie extended an invitation for two Marines to join her family's Thanksgiving celebration. Axl received some welcome news, while Sue embarked on a quest to discover the culprit behind the theft of a decorative chicken head from her milit…

Mike lent a hand to his brother Rusty, helping him haul furniture into the Heck family’s garage. It wasn't long before Mike realized with a sinking feeling that the furniture was not what it seemed—it had been stolen. Meanwhile, Frankie har…

As their twentieth wedding anniversary approaches, Frankie finds herself fretting that Mike might be growing weary of her. Meanwhile, Sue attempts to enlist Axl and Brick’s assistance in organizing a celebratory party for their parents, tho…

Axl was mortified at the prospect of being partnered with Sue for a class assignment, while Brick’s school counselor, Dave Foley, attempted to guide him toward building friendships.

Frankie and Mike decided to devote an entire day to each of their children, resulting in predictably chaotic outings: Axl whisked them away to a paintball arena, Sue orchestrated seventeen distinct and carefully planned activities, and Bric…

Frankie made an effort to connect Mike with a new neighbor, hoping they’d find common ground. Meanwhile, Sue insisted on a competitive cheerleading showdown between the Wrestlerettes and the school's official cheerleaders.

Frankie and Mike harbor concerns about whether Axl will secure a sports scholarship, while Sue’s school science assignment requires her to smile; meanwhile, Brick is determined to have an iPad.

Axl and his companions, Darrin and Sean, have established themselves as consultants for men needing to end relationships. Meanwhile, Sue receives an unexpected invitation to a Valentine’s Day dance from Matt, her former boyfriend. And Mike,…

Frankie felt a pang of anxiety as Brick announced his participation in a three-day school excursion to Chicago. Meanwhile, Sue found herself wondering whether Darrin, one of Axl’s acquaintances, harbored romantic feelings for her.

After Axl, Sue, and Brick inadvertently shattered the family room window, they resolved to pin the blame on the Glossners—those notorious troublemakers next door. Meanwhile, Frankie was determined to secure a coveted internship at a prestig…

Frankie’s sister, Molly Shannon, generously offered to lend a hand around the house as Frankie prepared for her final exams in dental-assistant school. Meanwhile, Axl struggled to conceal his discomfort when Cassidy’s former boyfriend came …

Frankie lingered in a mood of disappointment after “The Bachelor’s” conclusion, allowing it to color her days for quite some time. Meanwhile, when Sue decided to try out for the school tennis team, Mike attempted to bolster her confidence b…

Frankie finds it challenging to articulate her qualities when interviewing for a job; Sue offers unsolicited guidance to Axl and the rest of his band; and Brick has joined the Prairie Scouts.

Frankie attempts to boost Sue’s Facebook popularity, while Jerry Van Dyke keeps Mike captive with lengthy anecdotes about his life. Meanwhile, Brick and Axl embark on a quest to produce a video destined for internet fame.

Frankie subtly hinted at her Mother’s Day wishes, hoping one of the children would relay the message to Mike. After numerous unsuccessful attempts at passing her driving test, Sue harbored a quiet bitterness as she watched her friends celeb…

Frankie, wearing her lab coat for work as a dental assistant, finds herself repeatedly taken for a physician and afforded unusual deference. Meanwhile, Axl persuades Sue to skip school for the day, and a fishing excursion with Mike and Axl …

A palpable strain settled over the house as Frankie wrestled with planning Axl’s graduation celebration, a task complicated by his reluctance to participate. Simultaneously, Sue embarked on yet another attempt to secure her driver's license…