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Name: 4:00pm - Series 5 Episode 12
Start: 2026-09-21T15:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-21T15:30:00Z
Location: TLC +1

Series 3 Episode 12: Year of the Hecks

After realising that nobody keeps their New Year's resolutions, Frankie decides that they will be assigned anonymously to each family member. An all-you-can-eat buffet feast will be the reward for those who can abide by their chosen resolution for a week.

Category: Holiday / Sitcom
Original air date: 04/01/2012

Cast and crew

Elliot HegartyDirector
Patricia HeatonFrankie Heck
Neil FlynnMike Heck
Charlie McDermottAxl Heck
Eden SherSue Heck
Atticus ShafferBrick Heck
Brock CiarlelliBrad Bottig
Malcolm SmithDave
Troy MetcalfJim
Katlin MastandreaAshley
Joe BaysCoach Lazovick
Mary Pat GleasonMrs. Colavita
Diane DelanoPolice Officer
Grace BannonRuth
Jessica GarciaBecky
Mackenzie SmithMegan

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