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Oh, and your family's so perfect.
The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Eileen Heisler, DeAnn HelineGuest stars Jerry Van Dyke, John Mark Loudermilk, Tommy Bechtold, Rebecca Metz, Michael Busch, George Pond
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Bryce Hurless, Brock Ciarlelli, John Gammon, Jake Giles Netter, Matthew Jacob Wayne, Christian Hutcherson, Gary Kraus, Christiann Castellanos
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Dierk Torsek, Tommy Bechtold, Rachel Dratch, Jimmy Bellinger, Jessie Lande
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray, Beau Wirick, Pat Finn, Brock Ciarlelli, Jen Ray, John Gammon, Christiann Castellanos, Ari Welkom
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Grace Bannon, Jessica Marie Garcia, Katlin Mastandrea, Tommy Bechtold, T.J. Wilkins, Alphonso McAuley, Stephanie Farugia, Michele Gomez
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Robin ShorrGuest stars Tommy Bechtold, Ajay Mehta, Brooke Dillman, Dave Allen, Gina Gallego, Laura Keller
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Jerry Van Dyke, Mary Birdsong, Marsha Mason, Jack McBrayer, Dorothy Lucey, Dallas Nevins, Sigi Ravet, Bunny Levine
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Beau Wirick, David Chandler, Parker Bolek, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Marcie Lynn Ross, Talitha Eliana Bateman
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Brittany Ross, Natalie Lander, Eddie Perino, Valorie Hubbard
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Beau Wirick, David Chandler, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, Brock Ciarlelli, Dave Foley, John Gammon, Christiann Castellanos, Jake McLean
Episode 11
Sue makes a discovery that leads to an ultimate prank battle with Axl; Brick tries to read a recommended biography on Debbie Reynolds.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Robin ShorrGuest stars Jack McBrayer, Shane Palmerton
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Julie Anne RobinsonWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Greg Cipes, Pat Finn, Laura Ann Kesling, Jen Ray, Troy Metcalf, Malcolm Foster Smith, Tommy Bechtold, Rachel Dratch
Episode 13
Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Keegan-Michael Key, Anthony Gioe
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Phil TraillWritten by Katy BallardGuest stars Greg Cipes, Blaine Saunders, Galadriel Stineman, Brock Ciarlelli, Brittany Ross, Natalie Lander, John Gammon, Troy Metcalf
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Phil TraillWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Beau Wirick, Laura Ann Kesling, Brock Ciarlelli, Jen Ray, Jerry Lacy, Mandela Bellamy, Gian Molina, Brenda Ballard
Episode 16
When Frankie is arrested over an unreturned library book, she thinks Brick is at fault; Cassidy and Axl are reunited during spring break.
Directed by John PutchWritten by Robin ShorrGuest stars Beau Wirick, Paul Hipp, Galadriel Stineman, Casey Wilson, John Fleck, Ben Zelevansky, Mike Coleman
Episode 17
Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances, Sue gets several dates to the prom, and Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Beau Wirick, Julie Brown, Pat Finn, David Chandler, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, Brock Ciarlelli, Jen Ray, John Gammon
Episode 18
Bill backs out of coaching the girls soccer team, Frankie tries to teach Brick better hygiene, and Cassidy's painting confuses Axl.
Directed by Phil TraillWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Pat Finn, Galadriel Stineman, Tommy Bechtold, Alphonso McAuley, Meghan Falcone, Cristina Cibrian, Katie Gill, Elizabeth Small
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars David Chandler, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Alphonso McAuley, Brooke Shields
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Jack McBrayer, Alphonso McAuley, Brian Scolaro, Thomas Crawford, Aloma Wright, Traci Belushi, Betsy Baker, Ava Allan
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Ben AdamsGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray, Chris Kattan, John Gammon, Rebecca Baxter, Carol Lyn Black, Dorothy Constantine, Eve Goldbloom
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray, Norm Macdonald, Brock Ciarlelli, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Aaron Jaeger, Jacob Melton, Josh Brener
Episode 23
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.
Directed by Eileen HeislerWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Keely Wilson, Dale Dickey, Courtney Gains, Teresa Ornelas, Kate Frisbee, Misty Autery, Wendy Bell, Caleb Emery
Episode 24
A series of unfortunate events threaten to spoil the trip to Walt Disney World.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Mindy Cohn, Connor McCabe, Jeremy Palko, Mitch Silpa, Kate Frisbee, John Wayne Shafer, Timothy E. Goodwin
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Patricia HeatonFrankie Heck
Neil FlynnMike Heck
Charlie McDermottAxl Heck
Eden SherSue Heck
Atticus ShafferBrick Heck
Brian Doyle-MurrayMr. Ehlert
Beau WirickSean Donahue
Paul HippReverend TimTom
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