In order to get her own car, Sue gets a job at a mall eatery; Mike and Frankie learn that Brick hasn't been attending any classes; Axl spends nights at home to avoid his horrible roommate.
Frankie and Mike's date night is ruined when both fall asleep; Axl and Brick try to invent the next big thing; Sue is invited to the prom by a handsome store greeter but has to figure out a way to leave work early in order to go.
Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances; Sue gets several dates to the prom; Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.
Frankie is forced to take a job at Heritage Village, which requires her to work on Thanksgiving; Sue hopes to run into Logan during her holiday break; Axl becomes emotional about how his life has turned out.
On his 21st birthday, Axl refuses to come home and help Mike move a freezer; Brick cops a bad attitude with Frankie; Sue receives a job offer.