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[s5e2] The Mortgage 💫

💡 : This episode serves as a "soft reset" for the series, establishing how the family will function with Axl away and the younger two moving up the academic ladder. To help you find more about this episode or season:

Frankie becomes increasingly neurotic when she realizes Axl is ignoring her texts but replying to Mike. [S5E2] The Mortgage

: The "bathroom subplot" for Brick is praised for being a relatable, albeit exaggerated, middle school trope. 💡 : This episode serves as a "soft

: Brick’s typical quirkiness is tested by the social hierarchy of a larger school. Critical Review & Themes : Brick’s typical quirkiness is tested by the

: Mike tries to intervene, but his straightforward approach highlights the different ways parents communicate with college-age children. Sue’s Social Freedom

With Axl finally out of the high school hallways, Sue experiences an unprecedented sense of liberation.