[s5e12] The Carpool Apr 2026

: When the Orson school bus drivers go on strike, Principal Barker ( Rachel Dratch ) asks parents to form carpools. Frankie Heck, notoriously bad at time management, takes over Brick’s carpool. Her tardiness puts the kids at risk of missing the school’s "No Tardy Party," leading to high-stakes stress over a simple social event.

" The Carpool " is the 12th episode of the 5th season of the sitcom , which originally aired in 2014. It highlights the chaotic reality of middle-class family life when small changes—like a school bus strike—throw everything into disarray. Episode Highlights [S5E12] The Carpool

: Mike receives two Indiana University basketball tickets. He spends the episode looking for a friend to go with, completely oblivious to the fact that Sue is desperate for some quality time and really wants to go with him. Where to Watch : When the Orson school bus drivers go