Jen Ray

While visiting New Haven, Conn, Richard announces that he has arranged a surprise interview for Rory with the dean of admissions at Yale University.

Brick's teachers tell Frankie and Mike that he is 'socially challenged'. Mike believes that enrolling Brick on a basketball team is a good way to get him to interact with others, but the idea falls through. However, when Mike enters the neighbourhood block-party lawnmower contest, he realises that Brick has some special talents. Meanwhile, Frankie joins a booster club.

Frankie encounters two perfect siblings and vows to make her children stop fighting and become a loving family. Meanwhile, Aunt Edie makes a costly mistake at the quarry and Mike considers firing her.

It's time for the Heck family spring BBQ. Meanwhile, Axl sets about cleaning the family pool and Sue discovers the friendly ear of church youth group leader Reverend TimTom.

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 begrudgingly agree to drive a giant cow float in a parade as the town of Orson celebrates its 100th anniversary. Sue tries to make Darrin jealous.