Episodes
1. The Drop Off
7.8
September 25, 2013
22 min
Frankie becomes emotional as the Hecks send Axl off to college, Sue waits for an important call from school, and Brick gets a new cell phone.
Guest Stars:
Jerry Van Dyke, John Mark Loudermilk, Tommy Bechtold, Rebecca Metz, Michael Busch
2. Change in the Air
8.0
October 2, 2013
22 min
Mike tries to help after Frankie doesn't get a response to her texts to Axl, Sue gets an unexpected visit from Darrin, and Brick and his fellow classmates are afraid to use the school bathroom.
Guest Stars:
Bryce Hurless, Brock Ciarlelli, John Gammon, Jake Giles Netter, Matthew Jacob Wayne
3. The Potato
7.8
October 9, 2013
22 min
Axl is fed up with his college roommate, Sue gets a job so that she can get a car, and Frankie and Mike get bad news about Brick from his middle school principal.
Guest Stars:
Dierk Torsek, Tommy Bechtold, Rachel Dratch, Jimmy Bellinger, Jessie Lande
4. The 100th
7.8
October 23, 2013
22 min
During the Orson Centennial parade, Mike and Frankie volunteer to drive a float, Sue tries to make Darrin jealous, Axl tries to make some money, and Brick is upset over his town slogan not being chosen.
Guest Stars:
Brian Doyle-Murray, Beau Wirick, Pat Finn, Brock Ciarlelli, Jen Ray
5. Halloween IV: The Ghost Story
7.7
October 30, 2013
22 min
Sue holds a seance with her friends, the football team stops Axl from attending the Halloween party in his room, and the family tries to give Brick advice about girls.
Guest Stars:
Grace Bannon, Jessica Marie Garcia, Katlin Mastandrea, Tommy Bechtold, T.J. Wilkins
6. The Jump
7.2
November 13, 2013
22 min
Frankie rescues a lost dog and takes solace in the unconditional love she receives; Sue surprises her parents when she makes the volleyball team; Axl asks Brick for help with school.
Guest Stars:
Tommy Bechtold, Ajay Mehta, Brooke Dillman, Dave Allen, Gina Gallego
7. Thanksgiving V
7.0
November 20, 2013
22 min
Axl looks for the right time to share news about his college classes; Frankie's dad reveals a gambling loss; Sue hides a secret; Brick determines to have lime-green Jell-O salad on Thanksgiving.
Guest Stars:
Jerry Van Dyke, Mary Birdsong, Marsha Mason, Jack McBrayer, Dorothy Lucey
8. The Kiss
7.4
December 4, 2013
22 min
Mike and Frankie agree to house-sit for Frankie's sister in hope of having a romantic, kid-free weekend; Axl, Darrin and Sean go on a road trip.
Guest Stars:
Beau Wirick, David Chandler, Parker Bolek, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, John Gammon
9. The Christmas Tree
6.8
December 11, 2013
22 min
Axl wants to spend time with his friends when he comes home for Christmas. Sue's allergies threaten to ruin her holiday and Brick's lie is uncovered.
Guest Stars:
Brittany Ross, Natalie Lander, Eddie Perino, Valorie Hubbard
10. Sleepless in Orson
7.4
January 8, 2014
22 min
Frankie and Mike start to worry when Brick begins developing irrational fears. Sue is conflicted about Derrick Glossner's behavior. Axl and Sean shut down Darrin's attempt to start a Boss Co spinoff.
Guest Stars:
Beau Wirick, David Chandler, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, Brock Ciarlelli, Dave Foley
11. War of the Hecks
7.2
January 15, 2014
22 min
Sue makes a discovery that leads to an ultimate prank battle with Axl; Brick tries to read a recommended biography on Debbie Reynolds.
Guest Stars:
Jack McBrayer, Shane Palmerton
12. The Carpool
6.8
January 22, 2014
22 min
Principal Barker (Rachel Dratch) asks the parents to form carpools while the bus drivers are on strike; Axl becomes an astronomy expert so he can tutor an attractive student; Mike receives two tickets to a basketball game.
Guest Stars:
Greg Cipes, Pat Finn, Laura Ann Kesling, Jen Ray, Troy Metcalf
13. Hungry Games
8.2
February 5, 2014
22 min
Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.
Guest Stars:
Keegan-Michael Key, Anthony Gioe
14. The Award
8.0
February 26, 2014
22 min
Frankie tries to persuade Mike to attend a dinner honoring his dedicated service at the quarry; Sue forms a plan to build connections between students; Axl hopes to track down a girl who left a message on his phone.
Guest Stars:
Greg Cipes, Blaine Saunders, Galadriel Stineman, Brock Ciarlelli, Brittany Ross
15. Vacation Days
7.0
March 5, 2014
22 min
Brick makes it hard for Mike to relax during the vacation he was forced to take; Frankie is furious when she learns that Axl was in town without letting her know; Sue tries extra hard to please her customers after receiving a bad review.
Guest Stars:
Beau Wirick, Laura Ann Kesling, Brock Ciarlelli, Jen Ray, Jerry Lacy
16. Stormy Moon
7.8
March 12, 2014
22 min
When Frankie is arrested over an unreturned library book, she thinks Brick is at fault; Cassidy and Axl are reunited during spring break.
Guest Stars:
Beau Wirick, Paul Hipp, Galadriel Stineman, Casey Wilson, John Fleck
17. The Walk
8.0
March 26, 2014
22 min
Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances, Sue gets several dates to the prom, and Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.
Guest Stars:
Beau Wirick, Julie Brown, Pat Finn, David Chandler, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck
18. The Smell
8.0
April 2, 2014
22 min
Bill backs out of coaching the girls soccer team, Frankie tries to teach Brick better hygiene, and Cassidy's painting confuses Axl.
Guest Stars:
Pat Finn, Galadriel Stineman, Tommy Bechtold, Alphonso McAuley, Meghan Falcone
19. The Wind Chimes
8.0
April 23, 2014
22 min
Frankie begs Rita Glossner to take down her noisy wind chimes; Axl and Hutch try to figure out a way to retrieve a couch they found on the side of the road; Brick tries to come up with a new pretzel snack idea; Sue announces she is back with Darrin.
Guest Stars:
David Chandler, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Alphonso McAuley
20. The Optimist
8.0
April 30, 2014
22 min
Sue frantically tries to earn a college scholarship for when she graduates high school in two years; Frankie hopes to correct a mistake at work without her boss finding out; Brick demands a formal apology from Mike after a misunderstanding.
Guest Stars:
Jack McBrayer, Alphonso McAuley, Brian Scolaro, Thomas Crawford, Aloma Wright
21. Office Hours
7.8
May 7, 2014
22 min
Frankie limits the hours during which the kids can voice their needs; Mike watches to make sure Darrin doesn't take advantage of Sue; Brick invites new friends over.
Guest Stars:
Brian Doyle-Murray, Chris Kattan, John Gammon, Rebecca Baxter, Carol Lyn Black
22. Heck on a Hard Body
7.8
May 14, 2014
22 min
Sue enters a contest to win a car; Mike and his brother bond on a road trip to Chicago for Brick's spelling bee; Frankie goes to Axl's dorm to help him find a missing desk.
Guest Stars:
Brian Doyle-Murray, Norm Macdonald, Brock Ciarlelli, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold
23. Orlando
8.0
May 21, 2014
22 min
Sue looks forward to the trip to Walt Disney World; Brick begs his parents to take him to meet his online girlfriend; Axl waits to learn his final grades.
Guest Stars:
Keely Wilson, Dale Dickey, Courtney Gains, Teresa Ornelas, Kate Frisbee
