Dierk Torsek

Mike's dream comes to fruition when Frankie's boss, Mr Ehlert, offers him two tickets to the Final Four. Unfortunately, Frankie's uncle dies, and the funeral is set for the same day, leaving the two in a battle and Frankie making Mike choose which life event is more important to him.

Mike takes over the responsibility of organising the Heck family Christmas while Frankie practises for a solo that she is singing at midnight mass.

Axl is shocked to discover that he and Sue are enrolled in the same life skills class. Things only get worse for the Ax-man when he is assigned to work with his sister on a big class project.

Frankie convinces her colourful clan to host a foreign exchange student. However, their Japanese guest has no interest in spending quality time with them.

Mike and Frankie decide to cut off their cable, while Brick and his friends are forced to socialise during recess.

Mike's brother invites the Hecks to his wedding, listing their address as the location of the ceremony. Plus, Axl starts his own business.