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The Middle S2E11 — Taking Back the House

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The Middle•Season 2•Episode 11

Taking Back the House

8.1/10 · 615 votesJan 5, 201121 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 2•+0.5 vs season avg

After years of being at their kids' beck-and-call and never having time for themselves, Frankie and Mike decide to take charge of their lives and regain control over the Heck household. But Axl, Sue and Brick don't plan on going down without a fight.

Directed byBarnet Kellman

Written byEileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

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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

Barnet Kellman

Barnet Kellman

Director

Eileen Heisler

Eileen Heisler

Writer

DeAnn Heline

DeAnn Heline

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Taking Back the House" is episode 11 of The Middle season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 615 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline, it aired on January 5, 2011.

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