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The Middle S4E19 — The Bachelor
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The Middle•Season 4•Episode 19

The Bachelor

8.0/10 · 508 votesApr 3, 201321 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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Disappointed with the finale of "The Bachelor," Frankie mopes for days; when Sue joins the school's tennis team, Mike tries to toughen her up by complimenting her opponents during matches; Cassidy and Axl consider the future of their relationship.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byTim Hobert
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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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Tim Hobert

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Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

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Episode Summary

"The Bachelor" is episode 19 of The Middle season 4. It scored 8.0/10 from 508 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Tim Hobert, it aired on April 3, 2013.

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