David Chandler

Frankie wants a quiet Christmas with the family, but then her parents come to town ready to intervene in her plans.

Mike punishes Axl for being messy; Sue wins a trophy for cross country; Brick is embarrassed when he has to wear his cousin's old clothes.

Frankie is accused of stealing her neighbour's hose. Sue cancels her trip to Cincinnati after seeing how much her father earns.

Frankie and Mike are keen to have a romantic weekend house-sitting for Frankie's sister. However, technology gets in the way.

Frankie and Mike tries to help Brick when he begins to develop irrational fears; Sue is fascinated by the neighbourhood bully.

Frankie and Mike discover they are much more interesting with other people than they are with each other. Meanwhile, Sue receives several dates to the prom.