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The Middle S4E17 — Wheel of Pain
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The Middle•Season 4•Episode 17

Wheel of Pain

8.1/10 · 512 votesFeb 27, 201321 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

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When Axl, Sue and Brick accidentally break the family room window, they decide to blame the Glossner children -- the bad seeds of the neighborhood; Frankie tries to land a prime dental rotation spot.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byMichael Saltzman
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Patricia Heaton

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Frankie Heck

Neil Flynn

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Mike Heck

Charlie McDermott

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Axl Heck

Eden Sher

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Atticus Shaffer

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Episode Summary

"Wheel of Pain" is episode 17 of The Middle season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 512 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Michael Saltzman, it aired on February 27, 2013.

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