The Middle
Overview
Set in the heart of Orson, Indiana, a married woman navigates the chaos of her quirky, semi-dysfunctional family. Amidst the humor and challenges of everyday life, they face relatable obstacles that many families encounter. From parenting struggles to financial woes, each episode captures their comedic attempts to keep it all together while embracing the chaos. Through laughter and heartfelt moments, the show highlights the resilience and love that binds this endearing family, making it a charming exploration of middle-class suburban life.
Episodes
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1
A Child High School Student
On her first day of high school, we meet Chiyo Mihama, a brilliant 10-year-old prodigy. As she navigates her new environment, her English teacher, Yuk...
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Pilot
The first episode of The Middle, created by DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler and directed by Julie Anne Robinson, aired on ABC on September 30, 2009. I...
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Osaka's Day
In this episode, we dive deeper into Ayumu, now affectionately called "Osaka," and her tendency to zone out at the worst times. In gym class with Kuro...
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The Cheerleader
In a bid to keep her job, Frankie devises a quirky publicity stunt involving a car stuffed with jelly beans. At the same time, Sue faces disappointmen...
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3
The Floating Anniversary
Frankie and Mike's special anniversary trip takes a turn for the worse when a series of family issues arise. Brick is unwell, Sue is preoccupied with ...
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3
Yukari and Nyamo
In this series of episodes, we delve deeper into P.E. teacher Minamo Kurosawa, affectionately known as "Nyamo," and her dynamic with Yukari. Feeling o...
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4
The Trip
Sue is busy selling sausage and cheese samples for the school, but her hard work seems to go unnoticed. Frustrated, Frankie encourages her daughter to...
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4
Pool, Pool, Pool!
In the episode, we’re introduced to Kimura-sensei, the unsettling Classical Literature teacher for the girls. During gym class, the girls gather at ...
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5
The Block Party
Brick's teachers inform Frankie and Mike that he struggles with social interactions. Thinking that joining a basketball team could help him connect wi...
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5
Summer Break
Summer Break kicks off with Nyamo stopping by Yukari's house to give her a much-needed boost of motivation. Next, Yomi, Tomo, and Osaka decide to vi...
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6
The Front Door
After Axl inadvertently destroys the front door, Mike insists that he repair it as a lesson, leaving the Heck home vulnerable for several days. At her...
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6
Sports Fest
The anticipation for the school Sports Fest has everyone buzzing, especially Yukari. As the event kicks off, Chiyo finds herself questioning her abili...
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7
The Scratch
In a frantic attempt to get the trash out before the garbage truck arrives, Frankie accidentally smacks Brick in the head with a beer bottle. When Bri...
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7
Culture Fest
As the school’s Culture Fest approaches, the class brainstorms potential themes, and one anonymous submission stands out for its charm. At Chiyo's...
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Thanksgiving
Frankie's hopes for a perfect Thanksgiving with the family take a turn when Mr. Ehlert insists that his employees work through the holiday. Meanwhile,...
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New Year's Dream Special
Osaka finds herself lost in a dream where Chiyo's enchanting pigtails hold magical powers. Meanwhile, Tomo imagines herself as a superhero high school...
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9
Siblings
Frankie meets a pair of seemingly perfect siblings and becomes determined to put an end to her children's bickering, hoping to foster a more loving fa...
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9
Chiyo-chan's Birthday
When Kaorin brings in photos of her cats to school, it sparks an idea in Sakaki. Meanwhile, Chiyo excitedly shares that her eleventh birthday is just ...
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10
We're Second Year Students!
The girls are entering their second year of high school, but with a shift in classes, will their friendship manage to stay strong? As they learn their...
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Christmas
Mike steps up to handle the planning of the Heck family's Christmas celebration while Frankie rehearses for a solo performance at midnight mass. Howev...
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11
Kagura And Sakaki
Kagura attempts to strike up a conversation with a foreigner in English, while also pondering the meaning of "IT." Later, she challenges Sakaki to a v...
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11
The Jeans
Sue, feeling the pressure of adolescence, sets her sights on a trendy pair of jeans to blend in with her classmates. This leads Frankie and Mike to na...
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12
Chiyo-chan's Day
Chiyo-chan starts her day, giving us a glimpse into the routine of a young genius. We’re introduced to her childhood friends from elementary school,...
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12
The Neighbor
Sue finds herself in a tense situation with her brothers, leaving Frankie worried that an altercation with their obnoxious neighbor is imminent. At th...
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13
Midterm Exams
With midterms approaching, Tomo finds herself feeling anxious about the upcoming exams. Meanwhile, the Knuckleheads band together, forming a united fr...
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13
The Interview
After Mike uncovers a dinosaur bone in the quarry, he finds himself out of work when the plant closes for scientific research. As he begins his job se...
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14
The Yelling
Frankie strikes a bargain with her children: if they stay on top of their homework and complete their chores, she'll lay off the nagging. At the same ...
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15
Sports Fest, Second Year
The Kimura Family is introduced, revealing Kimura as a husband and father. The Sports Festival kicks off, featuring a showdown between Osaka and th...
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15
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day takes an unexpected turn for Frankie and Mike as they find themselves home alone, anticipating a romantic night together. With Brick o...
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16
Culture Fest, Second Year
The Culture Fest has returned, and the girls are challenged to outdo last year's successful theme. After some deliberation, they finally settle on a n...
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16
The Bee
Upon learning that Brick is a spelling prodigy and has triumphed in the school spelling bee, Mike dedicates himself to coaching him for the upcoming r...
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17
End of Second Term and Christmas
In one episode, Chiyo and Osaka engage in a conversation about pandas, during which Osaka reveals her own unique take on horror. Later, Yukari finds h...
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17
The Break Up
Axl is devastated after his girlfriend, Alexa Vega, decides to end their relationship. Meanwhile, Sue and Brick entertain themselves by watching a hor...
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18
Yomi's Ordeals
After returning from her New Year's getaway, Yomi discovers that boasting about her experiences can lead to unexpected fallout. Meanwhile, Tomo seems ...
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18
The Fun House
Frankie starts to worry about her job security when a motivational consultant arrives to whip the sales team into shape. As Frankie dedicates extra ho...
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19
The Final Four
Mike’s fantasy becomes a reality when Mr. Ehlert, Frankie’s boss, presents him with two tickets to the Final Four. However, tragedy strikes when F...
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20
TV or Not TV
When the Heck family misses their electric bill deadline, the power gets cut off, prompting Frankie and Mike to trim their spending by dropping cable ...
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21
Worry Duty
Frankie is anxious that Axl might face heartbreak once more as his on-again/off-again girlfriend, Morgan, played by Alexa Vega, returns and attempts t...
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22
Mother's Day
Frankie's Mother's Day turns chaotic as she ends up catering to Mike and the kids instead of enjoying some time for herself. Seeking a break, she visi...
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23
Signals
Frankie tells Mike that his lack of social skills has been inherited by Brick, prompting Mike to realize they both need to improve their social lives....
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24
Average Rules
During the parent-teacher conferences, Frankie becomes anxious about her children's progress. She learns that Axl is talented but not putting in the e...
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Back to School
Frankie devises a strategy to manage her children's busy schedules, but when Brick's new teacher, Doris Roberts, confronts her, she claims that Franki...
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Homecoming
Mike and Frankie face a tough choice between going to Axl's football game or supporting Sue at her inaugural cross-country meet. Meanwhile, Brick, aft...
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The Diaper Incident
While out buying baby diapers for Sue, who’s run out during her babysitting gig, Frankie faces embarrassment when a store clerk mistakenly thinks sh...
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The Quarry
After Axl is suspended for ditching school, Mike thinks it’s a good opportunity to impart some life lessons by taking him to work at the quarry. How...
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Foreign Exchange
Disregarding her family's objections, Frankie decides to host a Japanese exchange student, aiming to immerse him in American culture. However, the Hec...
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Halloween
Frankie is thrilled to receive an invite to a Halloween party for adults in the neighborhood. However, she faces the challenge of convincing Mike to w...
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A Birthday Story
On Brick's ninth birthday, he catches Frankie and Mike off guard by insisting on learning the real story behind his birth, a tale that has been kept u...
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Errand Boy
Brick begs Frankie to let him stay home by himself while she goes out to run some errands.
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Thanksgiving II
Mike reluctantly extends an invitation to his brother Rusty, who is living in a tent for the time being, and their father, Big Mike, who has recently ...
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10
A Simple Christmas
As Frankie’s parents, Tag and Pat, come to celebrate Christmas, Mike isn't too excited about their visit. Things take a turn for the worse when the ...
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11
Taking Back the House
After years of catering to their children's every need and neglecting their own desires, Frankie and Mike resolve to take back control of their lives ...
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12
The Big Chill
Mike distances himself from Frankie after she accidentally spent $200 on a tiny bottle of eye cream, believing it to be only $20. At the same time, Ax...
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13
Super Sunday
With the Super Bowl on the horizon, Mike is excited to see Brick take his suggestion to learn about football, hoping to bond over the game. However, A...
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14
Valentine's Day II
Axl is eager to make a good impression on his new girlfriend this Valentine's Day, while Brick finds himself smitten with a classmate. Unfortunately, ...
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15
Friends, Lies And Videotape
Frankie searches for a companion for Brick, hoping to find him a friend. Meanwhile, Sue secretly sneaks into an R-rated film, defying Mike's instructi...
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16
Hecks On A Plane
Sue scores a family vacation to New York, but the journey quickly spirals into a hilarious series of mishaps.
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17
The Math Class
Frankie finds herself in a showdown with Brick's third-grade teacher, Ms. Rinsky, after Brick scores a D on his math test, leading Frankie to suspect ...
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18
Spring Cleaning
As the Hecks dedicate their spring break to tidying up their home, Brick seizes the opportunity to set up a stand where he offers his sage advice for ...
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The Legacy
Mike decides to discipline Axl by not allowing him to participate in the final basketball game of the season. At the same time, Brick starts wearing c...
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20
Royal Wedding
Frankie is caught up in the buzz surrounding the upcoming royal wedding. At the same time, Mike faces the tough decision of having to let some employe...
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21
Mother's Day II
Mike and the kids' attempt to give Frankie a day off for Mother's Day doesn’t unfold as they'd hoped. Their intentions to let her enjoy some time aw...
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22
The Prom
Upon discovering that Axl mistakenly invited the wrong girl to prom and intends to ditch her, Frankie and Mike insist he confront her directly to eith...
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23
The Bridge
Frankie and Mike work to help Brick overcome his unreasonable fear of crossing bridges. At the same time, Axl faces off against his rival Sean Donahue...
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24
Back To Summer
As summer vacation approaches in just three days, Frankie is thrilled to have survived another school year with her family. However, her excitement qu...
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Forced Family Fun (1)
Frankie is determined to take the whole family on a vacation before the school year kicks off. As they plan their getaway, Mike and Frankie reminisce ...
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Forced Family Fun (2)
Frankie is determined that the family should enjoy a short vacation before school kicks off. However, when Mike proposes a camping trip, it stirs up u...
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Hecking Order
Mike discovers that Brick has been avoiding gym class, prompting him to arrange a meeting with Brick's fourth-grade teacher. At the same time, Axl hat...
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Major Changes
Frankie experiences a breakdown, prompting the family to overhaul their way of living. Just as they start to implement these new changes, she decides ...
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The Test
Frankie discovers that Axl's PSATs are right around the corner, and he hasn’t been studying for them at all. Meanwhile, Sue aims high and decides to...
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Bad Choices
As the Heck household literally crumbles around them, Frankie and Mike contemplate abandoning their homeownership and relocating the family to an apar...
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Halloween II
Feeling humiliated after wearing a silly costume to the high school Halloween party and getting overlooked by the boys, Sue turns to a stunned Mike fo...
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Heck's Best Thing
Frankie and Mike are certain that their laid-back son Axl will mess up his interview with a football scout, a chance that could secure him a college s...
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The Play
Frankie is overjoyed to discover that the Orson Community Theater is staging "The Wizard of Oz," and that all kids will be guaranteed roles as munchki...
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10
Thanksgiving III
Pat and Tag invite the Hecks to their home for a Thanksgiving celebration, but things quickly spiral out of control when Frankie's sister, Janet, and ...
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11
A Christmas Gift
After having a few drinks, Frankie impulsively chooses to host a Christmas Eve party at their home, despite Mike's objections. Meanwhile, Mike has sec...
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12
Year of the Hecks
After observing that no one sticks to their New Year's resolutions, Frankie comes up with a plan to assign them anonymously to each family member. To ...
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13
The Map
The funeral of Aunty Ginny inspires Frankie to pledge that she will start honoring all the significant milestones in their family’s lives. Meanwhile...
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14
Hecking It Up
As Indiana prepares to host the Super Bowl, Frankie is crushed when her dream of becoming an official volunteer turns into a disappointing assignment....
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Valentine's Day III
Frankie and Mike opt for a different take on Valentine's Day by going out for dinner with friends. However, Mike inadvertently frustrates Frankie when...
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16
The Concert
Frankie goes all out to secure tickets for a wildly enthusiastic Sue to see Justin Bieber in concert. Meanwhile, Mike is excited about Brick’s eager...
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The Sit Down
The kids sit down with Frankie and Mike to discuss their parenting styles, but they are taken aback when their parents try to make some changes in the...
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18
Leap Year
Sue dreams of throwing a grand celebration for her Leap Year birthday. At the same time, Frankie discovers that Mike has been looking after a homeless...
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19
The Paper Route
Brick starts a newspaper delivery job to earn cash for night vision goggles. At the same time, Axl attempts to persuade Sue that her relationship with...
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20
Get Your Business Done
After hearing a moving sermon at their new church, Frankie feels motivated to ensure that each family member fulfills their life's purpose before thei...
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21
The Guidance Counselor
Sue connects with her quirky school guidance counselor, Jane Marsh (Whoopi Goldberg), who encourages her to transform her identity. At the same time, ...
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The Clover
Brick's luck takes a turn for the worse after he discovers a four-leaf clover. Meanwhile, Frankie is on the hunt for a caretaker for her aunt. Axl fac...
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23
The Telling
Frankie persuades Brick to reveal secrets about his siblings, but Mike doesn’t support the idea of him being a tattletale. At the same time, Sue war...
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The Wedding
The Hecks are excited to hear that Mike's brother, Rusty, is tying the knot. Their happiness quickly turns to dismay when they find out that the weddi...
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Last Whiff of Summer (1)
Mike unintentionally discloses that Axl is his preferred child, leading to some unexpected dynamics in the family. Meanwhile, Brick is on a mission to...
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Last Whiff of Summer (2)
Mike unintentionally lets slip that Axl is his favorite kid, causing a stir. Meanwhile, Brick embarks on a quest to cultivate a massive tomato in the ...
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The Second Act
After losing her job at the car dealership and promising herself to avoid accepting just any position, Frankie enrolls in a tech school to pursue a me...
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Bunny Therapy
To improve Brick's social skills, the school therapist recommends that Frankie and Mike get him a small pet. However, the grumpy bunny they choose rev...
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The Hose
Frankie faces accusations from a neighbor who claims she stole her garden hose. Meanwhile, Sue decides to call off a planned road trip to Cincinnati w...
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Halloween III: The Driving
While practicing her driving skills, Sue unintentionally drives over Axl's foot, causing a bit of chaos. Meanwhile, Axl is excited about the upcoming ...
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The Safe
On the first day of dental assistant school, Frankie struggles to leave a positive impression. Meanwhile, Mike and Frankie encourage Axl to find a tut...
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Thanksgiving IV
Frankie opens her home for Thanksgiving, welcoming a few Marines to join her family celebration. Meanwhile, Axl receives some exciting news that lifts...
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Christmas Help
Mike assists his brother Rusty in relocating some furniture to the Heck family's garage, only to discover that the items are actually stolen. Meanwhil...
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Twenty Years
As their 20th anniversary approaches, Frankie becomes anxious that Mike might be losing interest in her. Meanwhile, Sue enlists Axl and Brick to assis...
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Life Skills
Axl is humiliated when he and Sue are paired up for a school project. Meanwhile, Brick's school therapist, portrayed by Dave Foley, attempts to guide ...
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One Kid at a Time
Frankie and Mike set aside a special day to spend quality time with each of their kids. Axl decides to take them to a paintball facility for some acti...
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13
The Friend
Frankie encourages Mike to bond with their new neighbor, who has similar hobbies and interests. Meanwhile, Sue insists on organizing a cheer-off betwe...
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The Smile
Frankie and Mike are anxious that Axl might miss out on a sports scholarship. Meanwhile, Sue is working on a school science project that centers aroun...
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Valentine's Day IV
Axl, along with his buddies Darrin and Sean, decides to assist other guys in ending their relationships. Meanwhile, Sue receives an invitation to a Va...
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Winners and Losers
Frankie feels anxious about Brick's plans for a three-day school trip to Chicago. Meanwhile, Sue is curious to find out if Darrin, one of Axl's friend...
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Wheel of Pain
After Axl, Sue, and Brick inadvertently shatter the family room window, they choose to pin the blame on the troublesome Glossner kids, known as the tr...
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The Name
Frankie's sister, played by Molly Shannon, steps in to assist around the house as Frankie prepares for her dental assistant finals. Meanwhile, Axl str...
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The Bachelor
Frankie sulks for days after feeling let down by the ending of "The Bachelor." Meanwhile, Sue becomes a member of the school's tennis team, prompting ...
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Dollar Days
During a job interview, Frankie struggles to articulate her own strengths and experiences. Meanwhile, Sue offers unsolicited guidance to Axl and his b...
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From Orson with Love
Frankie attempts to boost Sue's popularity on Facebook, hoping to enhance her social standing. Meanwhile, Frankie's father, Jerry Van Dyke, keeps Mike...
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22
Hallelujah Hoedown
Frankie shares her Mother's Day wishes with the kids, hoping one of them will pass the information along to Mike. Meanwhile, Sue struggles with her dr...
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23
The Ditch
In her dental assisting uniform, complete with a lab coat, Frankie is mistaken for a physician and enjoys some unexpected perks. Meanwhile, Axl convin...
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The Graduation
As Frankie grapples with organizing a graduation party for a reluctant Axl, the pressure mounts. Meanwhile, Sue is determined to pass her driving test...
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The Drop Off
As the Hecks prepare to send Axl off to college, Frankie finds herself overwhelmed with emotions. Meanwhile, Sue anxiously anticipates a crucial phone...
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Change in the Air
Mike steps in to assist Frankie when she doesn't hear back from Axl after sending him texts. Meanwhile, Sue has an unexpected encounter with Darrin, a...
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The Potato
Axl has reached his limit with his college roommate, while Sue takes on a job to save up for a car. Meanwhile, Frankie and Mike receive troubling news...
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The 100th
At the Orson Centennial parade, Mike and Frankie step up to operate a float, while Sue attempts to provoke jealousy in Darrin. Meanwhile, Axl is on a ...
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Halloween IV: The Ghost Story
Sue organizes a séance with her friends, while the football team prevents Axl from joining the Halloween party being held in his room. Meanwhile, the...
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The Jump
Frankie finds a lost dog and takes comfort in the unwavering affection it brings her. Meanwhile, Sue shocks her parents by making the volleyball team,...
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Thanksgiving V
Axl tries to find the perfect moment to tell everyone about his college classes. Meanwhile, Frankie's father confesses to losing money on a bet. Sue k...
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The Kiss
Mike and Frankie decide to take care of Frankie's sister's house, hoping for a weekend away from the kids to enjoy some romance. Meanwhile, Axl, Darri...
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The Christmas Tree
Axl is eager to hang out with his friends during his Christmas break. However, Sue's allergies could put a damper on her festive spirit, and Brick's d...
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Sleepless in Orson
Frankie and Mike grow increasingly concerned as Brick begins to experience unfounded anxieties. Meanwhile, Sue finds herself torn over Derrick Glossne...
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War of the Hecks
Sue stumbles upon a revelation that ignites an epic prank war with Axl, pushing their sibling rivalry to new heights. Meanwhile, Brick embarks on a qu...
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12
The Carpool
Principal Barker (Rachel Dratch) informs the parents that they need to arrange carpools due to the bus drivers’ strike. Meanwhile, Axl dives into as...
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Hungry Games
Reverend Deveaux interrupts the Hecks' intention to enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet using their coupon after the church service.
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The Award
Frankie attempts to convince Mike to join a dinner celebrating his hard work at the quarry. Meanwhile, Sue devises a strategy to foster relationships ...
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Vacation Days
Mike struggles to unwind on the vacation he reluctantly took, thanks to Brick's antics. Meanwhile, Frankie is infuriated to discover that Axl was in t...
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Stormy Moon
Frankie finds herself in hot water when she's arrested for not returning a library book, leading her to believe Brick is to blame. Meanwhile, Cassidy ...
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The Walk
Frankie and Mike unexpectedly cross paths with some former friends. Meanwhile, Sue manages to secure multiple dates for the prom, creating quite a buz...
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The Smell
Bill decides to step away from his role as the coach of the girls' soccer team. Meanwhile, Frankie makes an effort to improve Brick's hygiene habits. ...
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The Wind Chimes
Frankie pleads with Rita Glossner to get rid of her disruptive wind chimes. Meanwhile, Axl and Hutch brainstorm how to reclaim a couch they discovered...
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The Optimist
Sue is in a frenzy as she works hard to secure a college scholarship before she finishes high school in two years. Meanwhile, Frankie is determined to...
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Office Hours
Frankie sets specific times when the kids can express their needs, while Mike keeps an eye on Darrin to ensure he doesn't exploit Sue's kindness. Mean...
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Heck on a Hard Body
Sue decides to participate in a contest where the grand prize is a car. Meanwhile, Mike and his brother take a road trip to Chicago to support Brick a...
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Orlando
Sue is excited about the upcoming trip to Walt Disney World, while Brick pleads with his parents for a chance to meet his online girlfriend. Meanwhile...
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The Wonderful World of Hecks
A string of mishaps puts a damper on the family’s highly anticipated trip to Walt Disney World.
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Unbraceable You
Sue kicks off her senior year, dubbed the "Summer of Sue," with the unexpected early removal of her braces. At the same time, Axl manages to triumph o...
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The Loneliest Locker
Mike and Frankie look for additional jobs to help fund Sue’s college expenses. Meanwhile, Sue and Brad work together to create a play for their scho...
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Major Anxiety
Frankie and Mike are taken aback when Brick reveals his desire to attend the fall dance at school. Meanwhile, Axl is faced with a looming deadline to ...
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The Table
Frankie opts to purchase a new kitchen table through an online retailer. Meanwhile, Sue and Darrin face some tension regarding a piece of jewelry. At ...
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Halloween V
Brick brings a girl home for Halloween, hoping to impress her. Meanwhile, Sue is eager to fund her college dreams and organizes a pumpkin patch screen...
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The Sinkhole
When the kitchen sink breaks down, Frankie is left with no choice but to clean the dishes using a hose. Meanwhile, Sue faces the challenge of masterin...
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Thanksgiving VI
The Hecks' Thanksgiving at a nearby buffet takes a turn for the worse when Sue senses that Mike isn't a fan of her boyfriend, Darrin. Meanwhile, Brick...
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The College Tour
Mike joins Sue for a weekend college tour, eager to support her as she explores her options. Meanwhile, Frankie arranges for Brick to be looked after ...
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The Christmas Wall
Frankie finds herself lacking the holiday cheer this Christmas, while Mike struggles to return the family’s new Christmas tree with no luck. Meanwhi...
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Pam Freakin' Staggs
When Frankie spends time with her old high school friend Pam Staggs, she finds herself reverting to her teenage self, relishing the nostalgia of their...
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A Quarry Story
Frankie is required to spend a day at Ehlert Motors to retrieve her long-overdue paycheck. Meanwhile, Mike offers Sue a part-time position at the quar...
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Hecks on a Train
After receiving the news of Aunt Edie's death, the Hecks hop on a train headed to South Dakota to lay her to rest.
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Valentine’s Day VI
Valentine's Day brings a wave of excitement for the Heck children. Brick, feeling anxious, learns that his eccentric girlfriend Cindy is hoping for a ...
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The Answer
The Heck family finds out about Darrin's proposal to Sue and what her answer was. At the same time, Axl decides to leverage his introduction to psycho...
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Steaming Pile of Guilt
Frankie suddenly remembers that the family completely overlooked Brick's 13th birthday celebration.
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Flirting with Disaster
Frankie worries that her harmless flirting with Axl’s friend might have been misunderstood. Meanwhile, Frankie’s father, Tag, discreetly approache...
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The Waiting Game
Frankie is on edge, eager to learn if Sue has been accepted into college, while Sue attempts to ease her nerves by crafting sachets. Meanwhile, Brick ...
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Operation Infiltration
Frankie joins Brick on a school trip, eager to assist her socially awkward son in connecting with a couple of classmates. Meanwhile, Devin reprimands ...
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Siblings and Sombreros
Sue is livid with Axl for neglecting to bring her the sombrero he promised. Frankie's efforts to mediate their dispute only escalate the situation. Me...
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Food Courting
The Heck boys face a challenge when Axl, celebrating his 21st birthday, declines to return home to assist Mike with an old freezer. In the meantime, B...
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Two of a Kind
Frankie's uncle reaches out to her father in an attempt to reconcile, leaving Frankie and Mike caught in the crossfire of their ongoing conflict. Mean...
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While You Were Sleeping
During a cozy night in, Frankie and Mike fight to keep their eyes open while watching a movie. At the same time, a charming mall worker asks Sue to be...
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Mother's Day Reservations
Mike's clumsiness puts Frankie's Mother's Day plans at risk. He encourages Axl, Sue, and Brick to come together and create a thoughtful present for he...
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The Graduate
As Sue gets ready for her graduation, she's anxious that things won’t go as planned. At the same time, Brick is presented with a chance to advance a...
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Not Your Brother's Drop Off
Sue is thrilled to begin her college journey in the dorms, but her enthusiasm is dampened when she accidentally singes her hair, forcing her to get a ...
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Cutting the Cord
Anxious about her roommate's arrival, Sue bombards Frankie and Mike with a flurry of text messages. Meanwhile, Hutch and Axl confront a pesky ant prob...
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The Shirt
Frankie is taken aback when Mike swaps his usual flannel for a vibrant Hawaiian shirt. Meanwhile, Sue inadvertently reveals to Devin that Axl has feel...
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Risky Business
Mike catches Frankie off guard when he expresses a desire to join in on his brother's wild business venture. Meanwhile, Axl takes drastic steps to dem...
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Land of the Lost
Frankie enlists Reverend TimTom to help uncover the reason behind Mike's sudden coldness. Meanwhile, Sue invites Brick to come see her at college, but...
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Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death
The Heck family encounters bizarre and surreal experiences that feel straight out of "The Twilight Zone." Each member faces their own peculiar challen...
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Homecoming II: The Tailgate
During the yearly homecoming tailgate, Frankie is anxious that her mother will spoil the festivities. Meanwhile, Sue falls back into her usual role, A...
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Thanksgiving VII
Frankie finds herself in a disagreement with a colleague during her shift on Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Sue takes the opportunity to pick up extra hours...
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The Convention
Frankie asks Mike to accompany her to Des Moines, Iowa, for a convention regarding the transition of ownership at her dental practice. Meanwhile, Axl ...
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No Silent Night
Frustrated by their constant tardiness to church and the resulting overflow room experience, Frankie decides to have the family enjoy a Christmas Eve ...
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The Rush
Sue is eager to become a member of a sorority, while Frankie struggles with feelings of inadequacy when Brick opts to shop alone. Meanwhile, Axl steps...
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Birds of a Feather
Axl kicks off his internship at a snack production company, while Frankie vents her frustrations about her job at Smile Superstars. Meanwhile, Cindy o...
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Floating 50
Mike recruits Axl and Brick to organize a surprise party for Frankie's 50th birthday. At the same time, Sue faces ridicule when she puts up a flyer fo...
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Film, Friends and Fruit Pies
Sue realizes that she can't keep up with her new roommate's extravagant lifestyle due to her financial struggles. Meanwhile, Axl learns that forming a...
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Hecks at a Movie
As the Hecks bring Brick to his inaugural movie experience at a theater, Mike and Frankie find themselves bickering over a chat with their friends. Me...
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The Man Hunt
After Brick goes to a Bar Mitzvah and wonders when he will truly be considered a man, Mike steps in to guide him towards greater responsibility on his...
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The Wisdom Teeth
Frankie is thrilled to look after Sue and Axl as they recover from their wisdom teeth surgeries, while Brick decides to enforce some new house rules f...
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A Very Donahue Vacation
The Hecks plan a Spring Break getaway with the Donahues, but Frankie quickly realizes that both families are dealing with significant issues of their ...
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Crushed
Sue finds herself infatuated with one of her college professors and goes to great lengths to catch his attention. Meanwhile, Frankie and Mike prepare ...
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Survey Says…
Mike is frustrated that Axl is thinking about giving up football and potentially losing his scholarship. Meanwhile, Frankie disapproves of Sue's new b...
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The Lanai
Frankie's dream of enjoying a tranquil backyard lanai is shattered by the raucous noise from her new neighbors' boisterous kids. Meanwhile, Axl and Hu...
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Not Mother's Day
Frankie insists to her family that she doesn't want anything extravagant for Mother's Day. However, after a thoughtful stranger encourages her to pay ...
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Find My Hecks
Frankie comes up with a clever plan to monitor Sue and Axl when they ignore their curfew during the summer break. At the same time, Brick is fixated o...
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The Show Must Go On
In the season seven finale, Frankie is resolute about making sure Brick gets to sing at his middle-school graduation after his earlier performance was...
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The Core Group
Frankie and Mike can’t wait to meet Axl’s girlfriend, April, but they’re taken aback when she unveils a quirky aspect of her personality. Meanwh...
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A Tough Pill to Swallow
Mike steps in to support a heartbroken Sue, who has learned she's been expelled from college due to a failure to renew her financial aid. Meanwhile, F...
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Halloween VII: The Heckoning
With Halloween around the corner, Frankie is shocked to learn that, in the event of a divorce, the kids would prefer to stay with Mike. At the same ti...
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True Grit
Sue, feeling lost, seeks Axl's advice on how to end things with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Brick's efforts to connect with new classmates are hindered ...
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Roadkill
Frankie and Mike's shame about overlooking Brick's birthday quickly shifts to anxiety when they remember it's time to help him learn to drive. Meanwhi...
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Thanksgiving VIII
Frankie is convinced that April isn't the right match for Axl, and she goes to great lengths to ensure she's excluded from the family's traditional Ch...
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Look Who's Not Talking
Frankie is frustrated when Axl ignores her calls and texts after she accidentally reveals her genuine feelings about his girlfriend, April. Meanwhile,...
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Trip and Fall
Rita Glossner, the neighbor with a flair for chaos, persuades a reluctant Frankie to embark on a spontaneous road trip to an undisclosed location. Mea...
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A Very Marry Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, Sue decides to keep a festive surprise from her family. Meanwhile, Brick has promised to look after the neighbor's t...
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Escape Orson
On New Year's Day, the Hecks dive into an Escape Room adventure, racing against the clock to avoid a zombie apocalypse while trying to surpass the Don...
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Hoosier Maid
Frankie is thrilled to score a month of complimentary maid service, eager for some much-needed relief. However, she soon discovers that managing the H...
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Pitch Imperfect
Axl starts to feel the pressure as he notices he has just four months left until graduation, and he hasn’t sent out a single job application—somet...
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Ovary And Out
Frankie feels down when her doctor reveals that her ovaries have shriveled, signaling the end of her chances to have children. To lift her spirits, Mi...
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Sorry Not Sorry
When the basement pipes burst, Frankie and Mike scramble to turn off the water and salvage their prized belongings. Amid their panic and bickering, Ax...
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Dental Hijinks
Frankie persuades Mike to visit the dentist due to his toothache, and together they hatch a plan to reassure her that his teeth are just fine. Meanwhi...
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Swing and a Miss
Lexie comes along with the Hecks for their spring break getaway, and during the trip, she confides in Sue about her feelings for Axl. Meanwhile, Mike ...
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Exes and Ohhhs
At a St. Patrick's Day celebration, Axl is taken aback to encounter almost all of his ex-girlfriends, prompting him to question whether it's a message...
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The Par-tay
Mike’s relationship with Bill Norwood hits a rough patch when Bill becomes furious after Mike hires his plumber for a lower price. Meanwhile, Franki...
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The Confirmation
Frankie and Mike decide to send Brick to Reverend TimTom's Wilderness Jesus Jam weekend camp to help him enhance his religious understanding ahead of ...
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Adult Swim
Frankie is excited when Axl offers to help him shop for a proper suit for his upcoming job interviews, especially since he realizes his wardrobe is la...
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Clear And Present Danger
Frankie searches for the present she purchased for Axl's graduation. Meanwhile, Sue comes up with the idea to create a video to celebrate Mike's birth...
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The Final Final
Frankie, Mike, and Brick start to feel a remarkable shift in their fortunes when the Prairie Scouts mistakenly paint the Donahue's address on their cu...
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Fight or Flight
After graduating from college, Axl shares his plans with Frankie and Mike to travel to Europe over the summer with Kenny. Frankie is excited about thi...
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Vive La Hecks
Axl comes back from his summer adventure in Europe, sporting a man-bun and a laid-back attitude. While Mike is eager for him to tidy up and start job ...
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Please Don’t Feed the Hecks
After Frankie hands over an old scarf to her neighbor Nancy Donahue, who has no use for it, Nancy surprises her by baking a mouthwatering apple pie in...
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Meet the Parents
Frankie is anxious about the prospect of meeting Lexie's wealthy parents. Meanwhile, Brick finds out that he can't be arrested while taking part in th...
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Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery
Frankie uncovers a chilling secret: nearly 50 years ago, a woman met her demise in the bathtub of the Heck house.
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Role of a Lifetime
Axl embarks on a quest to create a unique drink, while Mike enlists Sue’s help to plan a special romantic celebration for his and Frankie's 25th wed...
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The Setup
After Frankie's mother falls ill, she comes to stay with Frankie for support. Meanwhile, Sue proposes to Sean that they help each other find dates. Ax...
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Thanksgiving IX
The Hecks embark on a chaotic road trip to celebrate Thanksgiving at Frankie's sister’s home. Meanwhile, the kids face a tough decision as they figu...
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Eyes Wide Open
Axl drops by to see Hutch and is surprised to find that his friend has embraced adulthood and is now quite responsible. Meanwhile, Sue struggles to fa...
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The 200th
Frankie suddenly realizes she needs to find an item for the time capsule. Meanwhile, Bill Norwood tells Mike that he and Paula are going their separat...
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The Christmas Miracle
Frankie and Sue are heartbroken when Axl tells them he won't be attending church. Meanwhile, Mike finds himself in a battle with the Glossner kids, wh...
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New Year’s Revelations
Sue confesses to Frankie that she shared a kiss with Sean Donahue during the Christmas party. Meanwhile, Mike insists that Axl and Brick join him for ...
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The Other Man
Axl finds himself connecting with Mike more deeply now that he’s landed a steady job, while Frankie senses that she's being overlooked. Meanwhile, B...
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Mommapalooza
Feeling the urge to discover a new passion in her life, Frankie looks for inspiration in her next chapter, and Reverend TimTom provides just the right...
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Guess Who's Coming to Frozen Dinner
Rusty, Mike's rebellious brother, arrives in town and surprises Sue with an extravagant present, sparking Mike's suspicions that it might be stolen. A...
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Toasted
The Hecks find themselves facing unexpected challenges as Frankie takes Sue out to a bar near her college for her 21st birthday celebration. Meanwhile...
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The Crying Game
After a rough week, Frankie is longing for a good cry, while Mike delivers some exciting news: after 25 years managing the local quarry, he’s been p...
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Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle
In an epic clash, the Hecks team up with the Donahues and Bill Norwood to take on the Glossners after they swipe Sue's car. Tensions rise as the famil...
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Thank You For Not Kissing
Dr. Fulton informs Frankie and Mike that Brick and Cindy have been caught kissing all around the school. Mike decides to give Brick a lesson on how to...
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19
Bat Out Of Heck
Frankie feels a mix of surprise and relief when Dr. Goodwin offers to purchase all the peanut brittle Brick needs for his school fundraiser. However, ...
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Great Heckspectations
Frankie feels compelled to push Brick into inviting Cindy to the prom, but she’s concerned that his eccentricities might ruin the night. Meanwhile, ...
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The Royal Flush
In a quest to find the perfect Mother’s Day present for Frankie, Sue and Brick decide to participate in a trivia competition with a chance to win a ...
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22
Split Decision
Frankie is determined to convince Axl not to accept the job offer in Denver. Meanwhile, Sue is feeling down about Sean's departure to Ghana. In a diff...
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A Heck of a Ride: Part One
After nine seasons filled with laughter and emotion, a Heck prepares to spread their wings. The family embarks on a road trip to Denver, where Axl is ...
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A Heck of a Ride: Part Two
In the series finale, the family helps Axl make his way to Colorado. At the same time, the ongoing saga of the snow globe reaches a turning point, rev...
