Episode Description:

It’s a family affair this week as Step By Stepisode welcomes a new guest—Eric's very own son Hunter Hersey—to break down Step by Step’s fifth episode, "Frank and Son."

Frank has big dreams of making JT his future business partner, but there’s just one problem—JT is terrible at construction. After a series of disasters at the job site, JT finds an unexpected calling at Carol’s beauty salon (hello, Shampoo Boy!). Meanwhile, Dana and Al strike a questionable deal over a birdhouse, leading to one of the most awkward moral dilemmas in TGIF history.

• JT: Future Construction King? – Frank hands JT his very own Lambert & Sons hard hat (and a tool belt that nearly knocks him over). But can he survive a day on the job?
• Hammer Time Gone Wrong – JT single-handedly destroys power tools, cuts live wires, and literally knocks down a wall.
• The Salon Life Chooses Him – Turns out, JT has magic fingers—just not for using a saw. Carol offers him a job at the salon, leading to some serious shampoo drama with Frank.
• The Great Birdhouse Betrayal – Dana and Al (illegally?) trade homework assignments, but when little Brendan calls them out, it’s time for some soul-searching.
• Penny and Ivy Alert! – Shockingly, Ivy doesn’t insult Penny this episode. Progress?
• Lambert & Sons... Or Just Frank? – The sentimental music kicks in early this week as Frank realizes that maybe he shouldn’t force JT into the family business. But who does want to pick up the hammer?

This episode has everything—disastrous DIY projects, hair salon hijinks, birdhouse blackmail, and Hunter’s firsthand take on why he would be just as bad at construction as JT. If you love Step by Step, TGIF nostalgia, or just want to hear a deep dive into 90s sitcom life lessons, this episode is for you.

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