The Smell 

Mike is suckered into coaching a girl's soccer team, Frankie introduces Brick to deodorant and cologne, and Axl tries to figure out the meaning of Cassidy's painting.

Director:

Phil Traill

Writers:

Eileen Heisler (created by), DeAnn Heline (created by)

Stars:

Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Patricia Heaton	...	Frankie Heck
Neil Flynn	...	Mike Heck
Charlie McDermott	...	Axl Heck
Eden Sher	...	Sue Heck
Atticus Shaffer	...	Brick Heck
Pat Finn	...	Bill Norwood
Alphonso McAuley	...	Hutch
Galadriel Stineman	...	Cassidy Finch
Katie Gill	...	Danica
Leslie-Anne Huff	...	Renee
Meghan Falcone	...	Paige
Schuyler Helford	...	Chloe
Chris Coppola	...	Gene
Doug Morency	...	Jordan's Dad
Jill Benjamin	...	Sydney's Mom

Storyline

After being goaded by friend Bill Norwood into taking an assistant coaching position on the girls soccer team that Sue is now a member of, Mike becomes the new head coach but discovers that the girls care more about their various personal issues then the game itself. Meanwhile, after discovering that a mysteriously hideous smell in the house is emanating from Brick, Frankie must attempt to introduce her pungent son to better hygiene; and Axl is completely perplexed by a picture Cassidy painted for him as to whether it means they are still together as a couple or broken up.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 April 2014 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackie and Blondie Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

Frankie Heck: Look, Brick, the fact that you stink is nothing to be embarrassed about. It's just your hormones waking up and telling you things are changing in there.
Brick Heck: Yeah, lately I notice when I wear corduroys, I...
Frankie Heck: N-N-No need to go into details. Now, I know you recently expressed an interest in girls, and if you want that interest reciprocated, you're gonna have to put in a little effort.
Brick Heck: Like you and Dad do?
Frankie Heck: Like me and Dad used to do.

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Connections

References Awkward. (2011)

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