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The Middle S1E19 — The Final Four

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The Middle•Season 1•Episode 19

The Final Four

7.4/10 · 640 votesMar 31, 201021 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Mike's dream comes to fruition when Frankie's boss, Mr. Ehlert, offers him two tickets to the Final Four. Unfortunately, Frankie's uncle dies and the funeral is set for the same day, leaving the two in a battle and Frankie making Mike chose what life event

Directed byAlex Reid

Written byRob Ulin

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Cast5

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Frankie Heck

Neil Flynn

Neil Flynn

Mike Heck

Charlie McDermott

Charlie McDermott

Axl Heck

Eden Sher

Eden Sher

Sue Heck

Atticus Shaffer

Atticus Shaffer

Brick Heck

Crew3

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Alex Reid

Director

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Rob Ulin

Writer

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Alex Reid

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Final Four" is episode 19 of The Middle season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 640 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Alex Reid and written by Rob Ulin, it aired on March 31, 2010.

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