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The Middle S2E10 — A Simple Christmas
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The Middle•Season 2•Episode 10

A Simple Christmas

7.6/10 · 600 votesDec 8, 201021 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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While Frankie's parents Tag and Pat visit for Christmas, Mike is less than thrilled. To make matters worse, the Hecks have a disagreement with them over Frankie's idea on how to celebrate the holiday without exchanging presents

Directed byElliot Hegarty
Written byMitch Hunter, Jana Hunter
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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

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Mitch Hunter

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Jana Hunter

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Elliot Hegarty

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Episode Summary

"A Simple Christmas" is episode 10 of The Middle season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 600 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Elliot Hegarty and written by Mitch Hunter, Jana Hunter, it aired on December 8, 2010.

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