On his ninth birthday, Brick wants to hear the true story about the day he was born; Axl's new manager at the movie theater is attractive but dumb, leading him to wonder if her attractiveness trumps her incompetence.
Frankie is excited about being invited to a neighborhood Halloween party; Sue finds out that the Rev. TimTom is hosting a Halloween event at church; Axl and his friends go to an exclusive haunted house party; Brick chooses a unique costume.
When Brick's teachers determine that he is socially challenged, Mike involves him in various activities, eventually settling on the block-party lawn-mower contest.
Frankie worries about her job when a motivational consultant (Amy Sedaris) is asked to speak to the sales staff; Mike gives advice to Sue's ex-boyfriend and helps Brick with a school project.
Frankie tries to stop her kids from fighting with one another; Mike considers firing Aunt Edie when she makes a costly mistake.