A wave of emotion washes over Frankie as the Hecks usher Axl toward his future in college. Meanwhile, Sue remains poised, anxiously awaiting a crucial phone call from the university, while Brick celebrates with a brand-new mobile phone.

Mike steps in to offer support when Frankie’s messages to Axl go unanswered; Sue finds herself with a surprise appearance from Darrin; and Brick and his classmates harbor anxieties about the state of their school's restrooms.

Axl’s patience with his college roommate has worn thin. Sue accepted a position to earn the money for a car, while Frankie and Mike received concerning news regarding Brick from his middle school principal.

As the Orson Centennial parade wound its way through town, Mike and Frankie found themselves at the wheel of a festive float. Nearby, Sue attempted to provoke a familiar jealousy in Darrin, while Axl sought opportunities for quick earnings.…

A séance was held by Sue with her circle of friends; the football team prevented Axl from crashing the Halloween festivities in his bedroom; and the family attempted to offer Brick some guidance regarding matters of the heart.

Frankie brought home a stray dog, finding comfort in its unwavering affection. Sue astonished her parents by earning a spot on the volleyball team. And Axl turned to Brick for assistance with his studies.

Axl is carefully considering when to mention his college courses, while Frankie’s father confides in her a recent financial setback stemming from gambling. Sue harbors a hidden truth, and Brick has declared that lime-green Jell-O salad will…

Mike and Frankie have volunteered to look after Frankie’s sister’s house, envisioning a quiet, child-free weekend together. Meanwhile, Axl, Darrin, and Sean are setting off on a road trip.

When Axl returns home for Christmas, he’s eager to reconnect with his friends. Meanwhile, Sue faces a potentially devastating flare-up of her allergies, threatening to spoil the festivities, and a deception of Brick’s is brought to light.

A disquiet settled over Frankie and Mike as they observed Brick’s growing anxieties, manifesting in peculiar and unfounded fears. Meanwhile, Sue wrestled with her feelings regarding Derrick Glossner's conduct. And, attempting to launch a se…

A startling find sets Sue on a course for a final, escalating prank war with Axl. Meanwhile, Brick attempts to tackle a highly-recommended biography of Debbie Reynolds.

Principal Barker, with characteristic urgency, requested that parents organize their own carpools given the ongoing bus driver strike. Meanwhile, Axl dedicated himself to mastering astronomy, hoping to offer tutoring services to a particula…

Reverend Deveaux unexpectedly complicated the Hecks’ post-church plans, which involved redeeming a coupon for an unlimited buffet.

Frankie attempted to convince Mike to join her at a dinner celebrating his years of devoted work at the quarry. Meanwhile, Sue devised a strategy for fostering relationships among the student body. And Axl was determined to find the young w…

The solidity of brickwork seemed determined to prevent Mike from finding any ease during his mandated holiday. Frankie’s anger flared upon discovering that Axl had been in the area, neglecting to inform her of his presence. Meanwhile, spurr…

Frankie’s arrest for failing to return a library book immediately led her to suspect Brick; meanwhile, spring break brought Cassidy and Axl back together.

Frankie and Mike unexpectedly encountered familiar faces, Sue found herself with multiple prospects for the prom, and Brick received assistance from Axl on his school assignment.

With Bill withdrawing from his commitment to coach the girls’ soccer team, Frankie attempted to instill some much-needed hygiene habits in Brick, while Cassidy’s latest artwork left Axl utterly bewildered.

Frankie pleaded with Rita Glossner to silence her clanging wind chimes. Meanwhile, Axl and Hutch wrestled with a plan to bring home a discarded couch they’d spotted by the roadside. Brick labored over inventing a fresh pretzel flavor combin…

Driven by desperation, Sue is working tirelessly toward a college scholarship that awaits her upon graduation in two years. Meanwhile, Frankie desperately seeks to rectify an error at work before her supervisor discovers it, and Brick insis…

Frankie sets boundaries on when the children are allowed to express what they need; Mike keeps an eye on Darrin to ensure he isn’t taking advantage of Sue; and Brick has invited some new acquaintances to visit.

Sue decided to enter a competition with the chance of winning a car. Meanwhile, Mike and his brother shared a close experience during a road trip to Chicago so that Brick could participate in a spelling bee, and Frankie went to Axl’s dormit…

Sue anticipates her upcoming journey to Walt Disney World, while Brick pleads with his parents for a chance to visit his online friend; Axl holds his breath, awaiting the release of his final grades.

A succession of setbacks seemed determined to mar the long-awaited journey to Walt Disney World.