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The Best Episodes Written By Jana Hunter

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Pam Freakin' Staggs
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Pam Freakin' Staggs

    S6:E10

    Frankie acts like a teenager when she hangs out with Pam Staggs, a former classmate who was popular in high school. Meanwhile, Brick surprises Mike by winning an athletic award; Sue pursues some odd hobbies; and Axl seeks a date with Devin Levin.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - The Lanai
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Lanai

    S7:E21

    Frankie's plans to have a peaceful backyard lanai are ruined by her new neighbors' loud children. Axl and Hutch begin a new food business on campus. Sue and Lexie make plans for next year after they win the dorm lottery.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - The Convention
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Convention

    S7:E9

    Frankie invites Mike to join her on a trip to Des Moines, Iowa for a convention about her dentist office's transition to a new owner; and Axl informs a disapproving Sue that he's moving into her dorm room. Meanwhile, Mike's dad agrees to watch Brick while the parents are out of town.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - The Loneliest Locker
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - The Loneliest Locker

    S6:E2

    Mike and Frankie search for second jobs in order to send Sue to a good college, Sue and Brad produce a play for school, Brick finds some of his old "lost" toys, and Axl raids the house to furnish his new home.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Siblings and Sombreros
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Siblings and Sombreros

    S6:E19

    Sue gets furious with Axl for forgetting a sombrero he promised to bring her, and Frankie's attempt to resolve their quarrel only makes things worse. Elsewhere, Mike is astonished to discover that Brick was named Athlete of the Month at middle school.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Food Courting
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Food Courting

    S6:E20

    A case of disrespect hits the Heck boys when Axl -- who is celebrating his milestone 21st birthday -- refuses to come home and help Mike move an old freezer, and Brick begins turning into a mini-Axl by dissing Frankie with a bad attitude. Meanwhile, Sue is torn over what to do when the manager of Chop Suey USA tries to woo her away from her job at Spudsy's.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - The Shirt
    8.2/10(3 votes)

    #7 - The Shirt

    S7:E3

    Frankie is shocked when Mike trades in his flannel for a Hawaiian shirt. Sue accidentally tells Devin that Axl loves her, leading Devin to question their relationship. Brick gets overambitious while cleaning the bathroom.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 14 - Film, Friends and Fruit Pies
    8.1/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Film, Friends and Fruit Pies

    S7:E14

    Sue discovers that she's too poor to keep up with her new roommate's spending habits, Axl discovers that befriending the boss isn't what it's cracked up to be, and Brick could lose his only two friends when he becomes a director.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  9. undefined Season 9 Episode 3 - Meet the Parents
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Meet the Parents

    S9:E3

    Frankie is worried about meeting Lexie's rich parents. Brick discovers that he can't get arrested when he participates in the school's Sophomore Slammer fundraiser.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Dollar Days
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Dollar Days

    S4:E20

    Frankie has a difficult time describing herself during a job interview; Sue dispenses unwanted advice to Axl and his band mates; Brick joins the Prairie Scouts.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Change in the Air
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Change in the Air

    S5:E2

    Mike tries to help after Frankie doesn't get a response to her texts to Axl, Sue gets an unexpected visit from Darrin, and Brick and his fellow classmates are afraid to use the school bathroom.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - The Wind Chimes
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Wind Chimes

    S5:E19

    Frankie begs Rita Glossner to take down her noisy wind chimes; Axl and Hutch try to figure out a way to retrieve a couch they found on the side of the road; Brick tries to come up with a new pretzel snack idea; Sue announces she is back with Darrin.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - A Cold Mom, a Brother Daddy and a Prison Baby
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - A Cold Mom, a Brother Daddy and a Prison Baby

    S3:E7

    Ben’s mom, Barb, arrives in town after an unexpected death and unveils shocking information from the past. Meanwhile, Becky and Emilio spend more time together.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Neighbor
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - The Neighbor

    S1:E12

    When Sue has a run-in with her sons, Frankie fears that a confrontation with the trasy neighbor may be at hand. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to bribe Brick after he's asked to teach his little brother how to kick a ball for a gym requirement. However, Brick is the one turning the tables and it ends up bribing him for another favor.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Heck on a Hard Body
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Heck on a Hard Body

    S5:E22

    Sue enters a contest to win a car; Mike and his brother bond on a road trip to Chicago for Brick's spelling bee; Frankie goes to Axl's dorm to help him find a missing desk.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - A Simple Christmas
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - A Simple Christmas

    S2:E10

    While Frankie's parents Tag and Pat visit for Christmas, Mike is less than thrilled. To make matters worse, the Hecks have a disagreement with them over Frankie's idea on how to celebrate the holiday without exchanging presents

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - The Kiss
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - The Kiss

    S5:E8

    Mike and Frankie agree to house-sit for Frankie's sister in hope of having a romantic, kid-free weekend; Axl, Darrin and Sean go on a road trip.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Trip
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - The Trip

    S1:E4

    Frankie urges Sue to fight for her right to attend a class trip after making the grade by selling thousands of dollars worth of sausage and cheese; Brick gets his first girlfriend.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Jeans
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - The Jeans

    S1:E11

    A hormonally charged Sue wants a cool pair of jeans in order to fit in with her peers, resulting in Frankie and Mike enduring the unpredictability of teenagers, while Axl wants a car to impress a girl. Meanwhile, attempting to teach Brick about responsibility, Frankie and Mike reluctantly allow him to take care of Aunt Edie and Aunt Ginny's dog Doris for a few days.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  20. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - The Other Man
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Other Man

    S9:E12

    Axl starts to bond more with Mike now that he has a real job; Frankie feels ignored; Brad pleads with Sue to introduce him to Aidan's handsome friend.

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    Writer:Jana Hunter

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - The Carpool
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Carpool

    S5:E12

    Principal Barker (Rachel Dratch) asks the parents to form carpools while the bus drivers are on strike; Axl becomes an astronomy expert so he can tutor an attractive student; Mike receives two tickets to a basketball game.

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Jana Hunter Ratings Summary

"Pam Freakin' Staggs" is the best rated episode written by Jana Hunter. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/7/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Lanai".