‘The Second Act’
Season 4, Episode 3 - Aired October 3, 2012
After Frankie loses her job at Ehlert Motors, she decides to go back to school rather than bouncing into another crummy job. Meanwhile, Sue mentors a new freshman at school, and Mike is angry at Brick when he is too busy reading a book to talk to Mike's coworker.
Quote from Mike
Sue: Mom, Dad, what would you do if you knew someone who wanted to run for something at school but you know it's a real long shot?
Mike: Oh, Sue. What are you trying out for now?
Sue: Well, homecoming court, but...
Mike: You're never gonna make that.
Frankie: Mike! Don't tell her that.
Sue: Why, Mom? You think I could make it?
Frankie: Well, it sounds like your dad already said "no," so...
Quote from Frankie
Mike: Are you sure we didn't just encourage Sue to try out for homecoming court?
Frankie: No, it's not her.
Mike: You sure?
Frankie: I mean... I think so, but I was kind of half-listening.
Mike: Me, too.
Frankie: What?
Mike: What?
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: [v.o.] So the next day, I was off to enroll at the Orson Technical Institute, where second acts are born.
Mike: Can we please get rid of this milk? I feel like I'm drinking chalk.
Frankie: Did you stir it? I told you, you have to stir it.
Mike: Yeah, I tried. It just goes back to milk dust.
Frankie: No, no, while you're drinking it. Look, here. Yeah. Stir and drink. Stir and drink. Stir and... [Mike chokes] Well, it'll be good on cereal.
Quote from Axl
Mr. Farrar: Okay, the votes have been tallied, and your homecoming court is as follows. For the seniors, Caroline Douglas and Axl Heck.
Axl: Yes!
Mr. Farrar: For the juniors...
Axl: Real quick. You may have heard I totaled my car in a demolition derby. Not to worry, ladies. I will have another sweet ride by homecoming. Seniors rule!
Quote from Sue
Jenna: Hey, Sue. Wanna sit down?
Sue: No, Jenna. Actually, I just wanted to let you know that I think my work here is done. Under my tutelage, you have become a cheerleader, landed a really stunning boyfriend, and been elected to homecoming court. But now it is time for you to fly on your own. Plus, it's really not cool for me to be sitting at the freshmen table.
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: [v.o.] Everyone needs someone to watch their back, whether you're starting high school... or the second act of your life.
Axl: So how's this thing work again?
Frankie: Okay. Well... First, you put in the detergent. Like that. Then... You get a new piece of duct tape, put it over the lid, turn the dial... Oh, and remember, it's broken, so "hot" is cold. But "cold" is also cold... But use hot cold instead of cold cold, 'cause cold cold uses too much water. And sometimes it gets a little wobbly, and it might get out of balance, so if you just... give it a hip check. Yeah. Go ahead.