Heck's Best Thing Season 3, Episode 8 - Aired November 2, 2011

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Frankie and Mike are convinced that slacker son Axl will blow his interview with a football scout, which could earn him a scholarship to college. Meanwhile, Sue and Brick begin a texting marathon - and rack up some serious charges - when they discover that Aunt Edie accidentally gave them her cell phone; and Frankie tries to be completely attentive to the family's needs when she realizes that she's more considerate to outsiders than her own kin.

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Guest Stars: Chris Kattan as Bob, Jeanette Miller as Aunt Edie, Casey Sander as Jack Tracy, Paul Connor as Sales Clerk, Tracy Weisert as Cashier

Writers: Vijal Patel

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

Viewers: 9.41 million Households Rating: 6.1/10 Adults 18-49 Rating: 3/9

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