As Sue sets out on a star-crossed trek to the hospital, Frank races to catch a flight home — and vows to settle things with his dad once and for all.

Sue gears up for her big moment at the shareholders' meeting, while Frank and friends lay a trap for Scoop. But the day takes a dramatic turn.

Frank's job takes him back to the airport, with awkward results. Kevin prepares for his date with "haircut girl". Bill revels in his new outlaw ways.

As the Murphys and their neighbors scour the city, Bill bounces from one harrowing ordeal to the next. Rosie's debate turns into a rescue mission.

Christmas Eve turns chaotic as Frank's deal to avoid a strike hits a last-minute snag and Bill's first stint as an altar boy leads to trouble.

After bailing Kevin out, Frank tries a new parenting tactic. Meanwhile, Maureen's shot at TV fame hits a snag, and Bill weighs a big decision.

Sue meets with the queen of Plast-a-Ware and plans a romantic night out with Frank. But a call from Maureen's school triggers a family meltdown.

An unwelcome surprise sends Frank's bromance with Chet into a tailspin. Maureen and Phillip train for their big day. Bill's breakup gets messy.

The family's summer trip to a lakeside cabin takes one vexing turn after another, and Kevin relives a traumatic childhood moment.

As Frank stews over his lost job, Sue tries to lighten the mood with a family sledding trip. But the outing brings on more headaches.

A lunch date sends Sue even deeper into a funk, Bill discovers a different side of his grandfather, and a desperate Vic offers to record Kevin's band.

While Frank and the Mohican crew head to X-ray training in Cleveland, Vic gives Kevin and the band a total makeover for Kweezetoberfest.

While Sue hosts a soul-crushing focus group for the Forkoontula, Frank tries to keep Vic from bonding with Chet, and Bill sneaks out with Bridget.

Eager to make his mark as an alderman, Rosie heads to City Hall — only to find out the crooked mayor has his own plans for the Twelfth Ward.

Desperate to keep his buddies from watching the fight at a neighbor's house, Frank promises an epic big-screen experience. But now he has to deliver.

As the guys start work on the baby's room, Chet takes Frank on an unforgettable outing to the Air Force base. A jealous Phillip lashes out at Bill.

While Sue tries to broker a peace deal with her dad, Frank meets the new airline management, and Bill and Maureen get into mischief on a field trip.

Sue hits the bars to look for her brother. Bill spends his Saturdays in a "scared straight" program. Kevin gets clingy after learning about Alice's ex.

Inspired by his dad's words, Frank throws himself into a project at work. Sue starts a new business. The mayor takes his feud with Rosie too far.

At a family funeral, Frank deals with bottled-up emotions, Maureen befriends an embalmer, and Bill discovers the last rites can wipe away any sin.

On back-to-school night, Frank stews over flashbacks to his fourth-grade play, while Sue fights to get Kevin into a special program for "dim lights."

Frank's attempt to teach Kevin a lesson about respect yields unintended results. Maureen makes babysitting a nightmare for Bill. Sue finds out selling Plast-a-Ware isn't as fulfilling as she'd like.

Frank makes a powerful friend at a football game and his move into management stirs up trouble with his old work pals.

Sue takes Maureen to church to cure her obsession with the occult, Frank gives Bill an overdue sex talk, and Kevin pours his heart out to Smokey.

On Thanksgiving, Sue stresses over her family's visit, Vic begs his neighbors for help soothing the baby, and Bob's big dream suffers a setback.

Halloween is all tricks and no treats as Frank secretly torpedoes Sue's shot at a real job and a bully leaves Bill afraid to don his costume.