The Drop Off Season 5, Episode 1 - Aired September 25, 2013

The Drop Off

Against Axl's wishes, Frankie insists on having the entire Heck family along for the ride as they drive to his college to move him into his dorm. But the short drive turns into an eternity when Sue freaks out after discovering that Frankie forgot to fax in her essay to be a candidate for Junior Peer Leadership Advisor, and Brick proves once again that he can't be trusted when he keeps losing his new cell phone.

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Guest Stars: Rebecca Metz as Saleslady, Michael Busch as Kopy Shop worker, Tommy Bechtold as Kenny, George Pond as Student No. 1, John Mark Loudermilk as Student No. 2

Writers: DeAnn Heline, Eileen Heisler

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

Viewers: 8.94 million Households Rating: 6.2/11 Adults 18-49 Rating: 2.5/8

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