Frankie and Mike eagerly anticipate meeting Axl’s girlfriend, April, and the family experiences a surprise when she displays a rather unexpected characteristic. Meanwhile, Sue is reevaluating her college major, and Brick, starting his fresh…

Discovering that Sue had been dismissed from college due to a lapsed financial aid application, Mike endeavored to assist the heartbroken young woman in regaining her place. Meanwhile, Frankie attempted to instruct Brick on the simple act o…

As Halloween draws near, Frankie is struck by a sudden realization: should she and Mike ever find themselves divorced, their children would undoubtedly choose to live with him. Elsewhere, Sue wages an increasingly determined campaign to rec…

Lost and uncertain about how to end things with her boyfriend, Sue sought advice from Axl. Meanwhile, Brick’s efforts to connect with classmates were repeatedly undermined by the persistent presence of his steadfast friend, Troy. And, in a …

The mortification of having missed Brick’s birthday settled heavily on Frankie and Mike, quickly shifting to a different kind of unease as they remembered the looming task: teaching him to drive. Meanwhile, Sue discovered an unexpected trut…

Frankie concluded that April simply wouldn’t do for Axl, and employed every tactic at her disposal to prevent her from appearing in the yearly family Christmas portrait. Then, she found herself battling for Axl’s affections altogether when …

Frankie’s frustration mounted as Axl remained stubbornly unresponsive, ignoring both her calls and messages ever since she'd inadvertently revealed her honest opinion of his girlfriend, April. Meanwhile, Brick developed an irritating verbal…

The flamboyant Rita Glossner persuaded a hesitant Frankie to embark on a road trip, the destination remaining a mystery. Meanwhile, Mike suffered an unfortunate and humiliating tumble at the quarry, compounded by the subsequent arrival of O…

As the days dwindle toward Christmas, Sue harbors a holiday secret from her family. Brick, having readily agreed to babysit the neighbors' three children, now finds himself dodging their visits; they had such an enjoyable afternoon that the…

New Year’s Day found the Hecks battling not just time, but what seemed like a burgeoning zombie apocalypse within the confines of the Orson Escape Room, fiercely determined to surpass the Donahues' impressive record of one minute and eight …

Frankie’s won a complimentary housecleaning service for an entire month, a prospect that filled her with genuine delight – a welcome respite from chores. However, the demands of the Heck household may prove more formidable than she initiall…

A wave of panic washed over Axl as the reality struck: just four months remained until graduation, and not a single job resume had left his hands—a task he should have begun long ago, back in his junior year. Elsewhere, Brad readily accepte…

A wave of sadness washed over Frankie when the doctor told her that her ovaries were no longer functioning, effectively ending any chance of having children. Hoping to lift her spirits, Mike suggested they babysit their neighbors’ baby over…

With pipes bursting in the basement, Frankie and Mike desperately worked to stop the water and salvage cherished belongings. Their panic quickly escalated into a flurry of arguments, until Axl, Sue, and Brick called a family meeting to tell…

Frankie finally persuaded Mike to visit the dentist regarding his persistent toothache, then they worked together to reassure her that everything was perfectly fine with his teeth. Meanwhile, Axl, Hutch, and Kenny resolved to sell the Winne…

For spring break, Lexie comes to stay with the Hecks and confides in Sue about her feelings for Axl. Meanwhile, Mike brings in Coach Babbitt as a star player to bolster the quarry's softball team, while Frankie attempts to uncover the sourc…

Axl’s surprise encounter with almost every past girlfriend at a St. Patrick’s Day gathering left him pondering the state of his romantic prospects; meanwhile, Brick acquired a vintage microfiche reader at a library sale, much to the dismay …

A rift has formed between Mike and Bill Norwood, stemming from Mike’s decision to hire Bill’s trusted plumber at a discounted price. Meanwhile, Frankie feels let down by Sue's refusal to share….

Frankie and Mike enrolled Brick in Reverend TimTom’s Wilderness Jesus Jam—a weekend retreat designed to bolster religious understanding ahead of his confirmation. However, Brick's time there took an unexpected turn when he discovered his bu…

Frankie’s dismay at finding she lacked a suitable suit for her approaching business interviews was quickly replaced by delight when Axl agreed to accompany her shopping, allowing him to choose one himself. This small victory, however, was s…

Frankie searches for the present she selected for Axl’s graduation, while Sue resolves to create a video as a birthday tribute to Mike. Meanwhile, having rescued Brick from a schoolyard confrontation, Axl has been enlisted to assist him wit…

A shift in fortune becomes apparent for Frankie, Mike, and Brick after the Prairie Scouts inadvertently mark the Donahues’ curb with their address; and facing exclusion from graduation, Axl desperately begs his professor to allow him to tak…

Now that college was finally behind him, Axl announced to Frankie and Mike his plans to travel to Europe with Kenny over the summer. While Frankie saw it as an incredible, singular opportunity, Mike expressed considerable disapproval, belie…