A surprise visit from his estranged dad sends Frank off the deep end — and into the confession booth.

On back-to-school night, Frank stews over flashbacks to his fourth-grade play, while Sue fights to get Kevin into a special program for "dim lights."

Frank struggles to make good on his promises to Bill and Maureen. Vic gets a rude surprise on his first day back at the radio station.

A lunch date sends Sue even deeper into a funk, Bill discovers a different side of his grandfather, and a desperate Vic offers to record Kevin's band.

While Frank and his dad tend to an emergency at the airport, Sue spends a maddening night at the hospital, and Bill takes a beating in the hockey rink.

Frank's pledge to be a better father and husband is tested by one calamity after the next, leading to an epic meltdown at Lamaze class.

Eager to make his mark as an alderman, Rosie heads to City Hall — only to find out the crooked mayor has his own plans for the Twelfth Ward.

While Frank and the Mohican crew head to X-ray training in Cleveland, Vic gives Kevin and the band a total makeover for Kweezetoberfest.

As Sue sets out on a star-crossed trek to the hospital, Frank races to catch a flight home — and vows to settle things with his dad once and for all.