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The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Middle Season 8 Episode 9 - A Very Marry Christmas
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - A Very Marry Christmas

    S8:E9

    As Christmas approaches, Sue keeps a holiday secret from the family. After agreeing to watch the neighbor’s three kids, Brick finds himself trying to hide from them as they had such a good time that they keep wanting to come over and play. Mike doesn’t know how to react when Bill Norwood gives him a Christmas gift for the first time ever,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Middle Season 9 Episode 24 - A Heck of a Ride: Part Two
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - A Heck of a Ride: Part Two

    S9:E24

    The series concludes as the family escorts Axl to Colorado. Meanwhile the long affair of the snow globe and its relation to Sean and Sue's relationship comes to a head.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

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  3. The Middle Season 7 Episode 6 - Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death
    9.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death

    S7:E6

    Each member of the Heck family finds themselves in situations reminiscent of "The Twilight Zone."

    Director:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  4. The Middle Season 6 Episode 14 - The Answer
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Answer

    S6:E14

    The Heck family learns about Darrin’s marriage proposal to Sue…as well as her response. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to use his intro to Psych class to cure Brick of all of his quirks and tics.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  5. The Middle Season 8 Episode 17 - Exes and Ohhhs
    9.5/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Exes and Ohhhs

    S8:E17

    Axl is startled to run into nearly all of his former flames at a St. Patrick's Day party leaving him to wonder if it is a sign about his love life; Brick buys an old microfiche machine at a library sale, leaving Frankie and Mike less than thrilled.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Middle Season 8 Episode 18 - The Par-tay
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Par-tay

    S8:E18

    Mike's friendship with Bill Norwood is in jeopardy after Bill gets angry when Mike poaches his plumber at a reduced rate; Frankie is disappointed when Sue refuses to tell.....

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  7. The Middle Season 6 Episode 10 - Pam Freakin' Staggs
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Pam Freakin' Staggs

    S6:E10

    Frankie acts like a teenager when she hangs out with Pam Staggs, a former classmate who was popular in high school. Meanwhile, Brick surprises Mike by winning an athletic award; Sue pursues some odd hobbies; and Axl seeks a date with Devin Levin.

    Director:Elliot Hegarty
    Writers:Mitch Hunter, Jana Hunter

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  8. The Middle Season 7 Episode 1 - Not Your Brother's Drop Off
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Not Your Brother's Drop Off

    S7:E1

    Sue's excitement about moving into the dorm to start college is tempered when she accidentally burns her hair and must cut it short. Axl isn't interested in helping with Sue's move. Frankie discovers she's not sad about Sue moving out of the house while Mike overwhelms Sue with financial and safety guidelines. Brick is clueless when Cindy tells him she wants to take their relationship to the next level.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  9. The Middle Season 7 Episode 21 - The Lanai
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Lanai

    S7:E21

    Frankie's plans to have a peaceful backyard lanai are ruined by her new neighbors' loud children. Axl and Hutch begin a new food business on campus. Sue and Lexie make plans for next year after they win the dorm lottery.

    Director:Blake T. Evans
    Writers:Mitch Hunter, Jana Hunter

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  10. The Middle Season 7 Episode 10 - No Silent Night
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - No Silent Night

    S7:E10

    Dreading the fact that they are always late to church and end up in the overflow room, Frankie makes the decision to have the family watch a Christmas Eve service on TV from the comfort of the Heck house. But a string of events make their evening anything but a peaceful, silent night.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writers:Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

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  11. The Middle Season 6 Episode 1 - Unbraceable You
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Unbraceable You

    S6:E1

    Sue's senior year, the "Summer of Sue," begins with the premature removal of her braces. Meanwhile, Axl finally beats Mike in basketball and Brick tries to find the perfect backpack for school.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  12. The Middle Season 6 Episode 3 - Major Anxiety
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Major Anxiety

    S6:E3

    Frankie and Mike are shocked when Brick announces that he wants to go to his school's fall dance. Axl has a week to declare his major but has no idea what it should be. Sue attempts to show she's more mature by drinking loads of coffee.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Rich Dahm

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  13. The Middle Season 6 Episode 5 - Halloween V
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Halloween V

    S6:E5

    Brick invites a girl over to the house for Halloween, Sue tries to raise money for college with a pumpkin patch screening of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and Axl accidentally gets locked in the library.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Robin Shorr

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  14. The Middle Season 6 Episode 6 - The Sinkhole
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Sinkhole

    S6:E6

    Frankie has to wash dishes with a hose after the kitchen sink packs up. Sue has to learn a complicated dance routine so she can pass phys ed.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Katy Ballard

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  15. The Middle Season 6 Episode 12 - Hecks on a Train
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Hecks on a Train

    S6:E12

    Upon learning that Aunt Edie has passed away, the Hecks board a train to South Dakota to take her to her final resting place.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  16. The Middle Season 6 Episode 15 - Steaming Pile of Guilt
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Steaming Pile of Guilt

    S6:E15

    Frankie realizes that she and the family forgot to celebrate Brick's 13th birthday.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Robin Shorr

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  17. The Middle Season 6 Episode 22 - While You Were Sleeping
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - While You Were Sleeping

    S6:E22

    Frankie and Mike struggle to stay awake when watching a movie during a cozy date night at home. Meanwhile, a handsome mall employee asks Sue to her senior prom and Axl and Brick hope to find success with a barbecue sauce they've created.

    Director:Blake T. Evans
    Writer:Roy Brown

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  18. The Middle Season 6 Episode 24 - The Graduate
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - The Graduate

    S6:E24

    Sue prepares for her graduation and worries the day won't go perfectly. Meanwhile, Brick gets the opportunity to skip a year in school and Axl grows concerned about Devin's fun summer pictures she posted on social media.

    Director:Eileen Heisler
    Writers:Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

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  19. The Middle Season 7 Episode 15 - Hecks at a Movie
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Hecks at a Movie

    S7:E15

    While the Hecks take Brick to his first movie in a theater, Mike and Frankie fight over a conversation with friends, Sue runs into an old crush who has some surprising news, and Axl discovers that he shared an awkward moment with a friend.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  20. The Middle Season 7 Episode 17 - The Wisdom Teeth
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The Wisdom Teeth

    S7:E17

    Frankie's excited to take care of Sue and Axl after they both have their wisdom teeth removed; and Brick lays down new house rules for his siblings while they're back home. Meanwhile, Mike learns the diaper business was Rusty's ex-wife's idea and becomes furious when he finds out she may be entitled to all their profits.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Stacey Pulwer

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  21. The Middle Season 7 Episode 18 - A Very Donahue Vacation
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - A Very Donahue Vacation

    S7:E18

    The Hecks decide to take a Spring Break vacation with the Donahues, but Frankie soon discovers that both families are going through their share of big problems.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Rich Dahm

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  22. The Middle Season 7 Episode 24 - The Show Must Go On
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Show Must Go On

    S7:E24

    In the seventh-season finale, Frankie's determined to ensure Brick can sing at his middle-school graduation after his performance is cut; and Sue feels conflicted after learning she needs to be at Dollywood on the same day as Brick's ceremony. Meanwhile, Axl starts a new job as a country-club counselor and gets mocked by a 10-year-old version of himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Middle Season 8 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving VIII
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Thanksgiving VIII

    S8:E6

    Frankie decides that April is not good enough to be with Axl and does anything she can to keep her out of the annual family Christmas photo. Frankie must fight for Axl's attention when he announces that he will be spending Thanksgiving with April.

    Director:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  24. The Middle Season 8 Episode 20 - Adult Swim
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Adult Swim

    S8:E20

    After discovering that he doesn't have a decent suit to wear for upcoming business interviews, Frankie is thrilled when Axl agrees to let her take him shopping to help him pick out a suit; and when Mike threatens to do away with the family summer pool if Sue and Brick don't start using it, they begin to worry that he and Frankie may take even more things away from around the house from their childhood that they don't use anymore as they edge towards adulthood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Middle Season 8 Episode 21 - Clear And Present Danger
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Clear And Present Danger

    S8:E21

    Frankie looks for the gift she bought for Axl's graduation; Sue decides to make a video for Mike's birthday; Brick asks Axl to help him get in shape after Cindy saves him from a bully.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Very Marry Christmas" is the best rated episode of "The Middle". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Heck of a Ride: Part Two".