Leap Year Season 3, Episode 18 - Aired February 29, 2012

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Because this year is a leap year and Sue's birthday falls on February 29, she is overly excited about celebrating her big day in a big way. But given her parents' track record with celebrations, Sue may need to lower her expectations. Meanwhile, Frankie discovers that tough husband Mike has been taking care of a stray cat at work for years, Brick falls for a pretty girl in his social skills class, and Axl becomes enthralled with vacuuming the house.

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Guest Stars: Krista Braun as Mrs. Tompkins, Mason Cook as Corey, Andrew J. Fishman as Zack, Bryce Hurless as Henry, Aidan Potter as Scott, Jake Netter as Theo, Mackenzie Aladjem as Hayley

Writers: David S. Rosenthal

Director: Alex Hardcastle

Viewers: 8.23 million Households Rating: 5.8/9 Adults 18-49 Rating: 2.6/7

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