TV series
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
Sue's senior year, the "Summer of Sue," begins with the premature removal of her braces. Meanwhile, Axl finally beats Mike in basketball and Brick tries to find the perfect backpack for school.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Beau Wirick, Pat Finn, Brock Ciarlelli, Jen Ray, John Gammon, Richard Kind
Episode 2
Mike and Frankie search for second jobs in order to send Sue to a good college, Sue and Brad produce a play for school, Brick finds some of his old "lost" toys, and Axl raids the house to furnish his new home.
Written by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli, Alphonso McAuley
Episode 3
Frankie and Mike are shocked when Brick announces that he wants to go to his school's fall dance. Axl has a week to declare his major but has no idea what it should be. Sue attempts to show she's more mature by drinking loads of coffee.
Directed by Phil TraillWritten by Rich DahmGuest stars John Gammon, Alphonso McAuley, Casey Burke
Episode 4
Frankie decides to buy a new kitchen table online, Sue and Darrin hit a rough patch over a piece of jewelry, and Axl and Hutch create a "fratority" to help pay for house bills.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Alphonso McAuley, Dallas Nevins, Jimmy Kimmel, Mathew Botuchis, Ian Bamberg
Episode 5
Brick invites a girl over to the house for Halloween, Sue tries to raise money for college with a pumpkin patch screening of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and Axl accidentally gets locked in the library.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Robin ShorrGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli, Brittany Ross, Natalie Lander, Casey Burke, Jerry Hardin
Episode 6
Frankie has to wash dishes with a hose after the kitchen sink packs up. Sue has to learn a complicated dance routine so she can pass phys ed.
Directed by Melissa KosarWritten by Katy BallardGuest stars Grace Bannon, Jessica Marie Garcia, Brooke Dillman, Phyllis Smith
Episode 7
Thanksgiving for the Hecks at a local restaurant buffet doesn't go well when Sue feels that Mike doesn't like her boyfriend, Darrin, and Brick invites his quirky girlfriend, Cindy.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Thomas Adoue Polk, Edward James Gage, Jaci Pund, Denell Johnson, Malakai Carey, Trevor Hammonds, Jane Petrov, Andie Ximenes
Episode 8
Mike accompanies Sue on a college tour weekend. Frankie leaves Brick with babysitters and a school project while she goes to watch Axl play in his first college football game.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by Rich DahmGuest stars Greg Cipes, Brock Ciarlelli, Grace Bannon, Tommy Bechtold, Ashlee Füss, Bil Dwyer, Betsy Lippitt, Joseph Buttler
Episode 9
Frankie loses her Christmas spirit, Mike unsuccessfully tries to exchange the new family Christmas tree, and a fight over Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer threatens to break up BossCo.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Beau Wirick, Jen Ray, John Gammon, Ely Henry
Episode 10
Frankie acts like a teenager when she hangs out with Pam Staggs, a former classmate who was popular in high school. Meanwhile, Brick surprises Mike by winning an athletic award; Sue pursues some odd hobbies; and Axl seeks a date with Devin Levin.
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Kirstie Alley, Heath Khan, Gia Mantegna
Episode 11
Frankie must work at Ehlert Motors for one day in order to collect her pay on an old paycheck, Mike offers Sue a part-time job at the quarry, and Mike’s dad attempts to persuade a lazy Axl to help replace the damaged kitchen sink.
Directed by Clare KilnerWritten by Ilana WernickGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray, John Cullum, Greg Cipes, Blaine Saunders, Brock Ciarlelli, Troy Metcalf, Malcolm Foster Smith, Mike Still
Episode 12
Upon learning that Aunt Edie has passed away, the Hecks board a train to South Dakota to take her to her final resting place.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Bill Glass, Michael James Bell, Hudson Borthwick, Matt Shea, Vito Viscuso, Warren Davis
Episode 13
Valentine's Day aims its sights on the Heck kids when a nervous Brick finds out that his quirky girlfriend Cindy wants him to kiss her on the special day, Darrin asks Frankie and Mike to help out with an exciting scavenger hunt he's putting together for Sue, and Axl begins to question his girlfriend Devin's request that he not give her anything for what she considers to be a lame tradition.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Rich DahmGuest stars Jen Ray, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Alphonso McAuley, Casey Burke, Gia Mantegna
Episode 14
The Heck family learns about Darrin’s marriage proposal to Sue…as well as her response. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to use his intro to Psych class to cure Brick of all of his quirks and tics.
Directed by Phil TraillWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars John Gammon, Charlene Tilton, Ginny McMath
Episode 15
Frankie realizes that she and the family forgot to celebrate Brick's 13th birthday.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Robin ShorrGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli, Katlin Mastandrea, Gia Mantegna, Michael DeMarco
Episode 16
Frankie fears that her innocent flirtation with Axl’s friend has been misinterpreted, and Frankie’s dad, Tag, secretly asks Mike to help him study for his driver’s test so that he doesn't lose his license.
Directed by Phil TraillWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Jerry Van Dyke, Matthew Atkinson, Jen Ray, Erik Charles Nielsen, Devin Sidell, Patrick Bristow, Javin Reid, Terryn Westbrook
Episode 17
Frankie is anxious to find out whether Sue got into college, while Sue tries to relax by making sachets. Elsewhere, Brick evicts Axl from his bedroom so he can work on his novel in quiet; and Mike denies that he was singing loudly in his car.
Directed by Danny SallesWritten by Katy BallardGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli
Episode 18
Frankie accompanies Brick on a school field trip and attempts to help her socially inept son make friends with a couple of boys. Devin scolds Axl for being mean to his sister. Mike gets a sinking feeling that he may have bullied his brother Rusty a bit too much as kids.
Directed by Melissa KosarWritten by Ilana WernickGuest stars Beau Wirick, Norm Macdonald, Samuel Gilbert, Dave Foley, John Gammon, Tommy Bechtold, Gia Mantegna, Marypat Farrell
Episode 19
Sue gets furious with Axl for forgetting a sombrero he promised to bring her, and Frankie's attempt to resolve their quarrel only makes things worse. Elsewhere, Mike is astonished to discover that Brick was named Athlete of the Month at middle school.
Directed by Melissa KosarWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli
Episode 20
A case of disrespect hits the Heck boys when Axl -- who is celebrating his milestone 21st birthday -- refuses to come home and help Mike move an old freezer, and Brick begins turning into a mini-Axl by dissing Frankie with a bad attitude. Meanwhile, Sue is torn over what to do when the manager of Chop Suey USA tries to woo her away from her job at Spudsy's.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by Mitch Hunter, Jana HunterGuest stars Beau Wirick, Brock Ciarlelli, Tommy Bechtold, Jimmy Bellinger, Jen Kober, Guilford Adams, Steven Lee Allen
Episode 21
When Frankie's uncle contacts her dad hoping to make amends, Frankie and Mike are caught in the middle of their feud. Sue turns to Axl for advice when she is sent to detention for the first time.
Directed by Danny SallesWritten by Tim HobertGuest stars Jerry Van Dyke, Dick Van Dyke, George Pond, Shane Kaufman, Brooke Dillman, Christopher Darga
Episode 22
Frankie and Mike struggle to stay awake when watching a movie during a cozy date night at home. Meanwhile, a handsome mall employee asks Sue to her senior prom and Axl and Brick hope to find success with a barbecue sauce they've created.
Directed by Blake T. EvansWritten by Roy BrownGuest stars Beau Wirick, Jimmy Bellinger, Chip Chinery, Timothy E. Goodwin, Jeremy Cohenour, David Hull, Susan Grace
Episode 23
Mike's incompetence threatens to ruin Frankie's Mother's Day. Mike tells Axl, Sue, and Brick to put some effort into a gift for Frankie. Frankie asks the kids how they would differ from her as parents.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Rich DahmGuest stars Greg Cipes, Laura Jean Salerno, Sonya Leslie, Jane Morris, Mike Linstroth, William Charlton, Marsha Mason, Troy Metcalf
Episode 24
Sue prepares for her graduation and worries the day won't go perfectly. Meanwhile, Brick gets the opportunity to skip a year in school and Axl grows concerned about Devin's fun summer pictures she posted on social media.
Directed by Eileen HeislerWritten by Eileen Heisler, DeAnn HelineGuest stars Brock Ciarlelli, French Stewart, Grace Bannon, Mandy McMillian, Brooke Dillman, Gia Mantegna
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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