Ep 5. Frank & Son

In the fifth episode of "Step by Step" season 1, titled "Frank & Son," the Foster-Lambert family decides to have a garage sale to make some extra money. Initially, each member of the family has their own ideas about what to sell, but as they start cleaning out their belongings, they become sentimental about their items and have trouble letting them go.

Meanwhile, Frank’s estranged father, Al, unexpectedly shows up at their house, hoping to reconcile with his son after years of not speaking. Frank is hesitant to forgive him at first, but eventually agrees to hear him out and take a walk around the neighborhood to catch up.

As the garage sale begins, things quickly become chaotic as the family tries to keep track of all their items and make deals with customers. But eventually, they realize that they have more sentimental attachment to their belongings than they anticipated and struggle to part with them.

In the midst of the chaos, Al shows up and surprises Frank by buying all of his old vintage records, revealing that he had always been proud of his son’s music collection and wanted to keep it in the family. This act of kindness and understanding helps Frank to forgive his father and start to move towards a reconciliation.

Overall, "Frank & Son" is a heartwarming episode that explores the importance of family, forgiveness, and the things that we hold dear.