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The Best Episodes of The Middle Season 5

Every episode of The Middle Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Middle Season 5!

The Best Episodes of The Middle Season 5

The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

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  1. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Wonderful World of Hecks

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    S5:E24

    A series of unfortunate events threaten to spoil the trip to Walt Disney World.

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  2. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Hungry Games

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    S5:E13

    Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.

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  3. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Wind Chimes

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    S5:E19

    Frankie begs Rita Glossner to take down her noisy wind chimes; Axl and Hutch try to figure out a way to retrieve a couch they found on the side of the road; Brick tries to come up with a new pretzel snack idea; Sue announces she is back with Darrin.

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  4. 7.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Orlando

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    S5:E23

    Sue looks forward to the trip to Walt Disney World; Brick begs his parents to take him to meet his online girlfriend; Axl waits to learn his final grades.

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  5. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Drop Off

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    S5:E1

    Frankie becomes emotional as the Hecks send Axl off to college, Sue waits for an important call from school, and Brick gets a new cell phone.

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  6. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Change in the Air

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    S5:E2

    Mike tries to help after Frankie doesn't get a response to her texts to Axl, Sue gets an unexpected visit from Darrin, and Brick and his fellow classmates are afraid to use the school bathroom.

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  8. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Potato

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    S5:E3

    Axl is fed up with his college roommate, Sue gets a job so that she can get a car, and Frankie and Mike get bad news about Brick from his middle school principal.

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  9. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - The 100th

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    S5:E4

    During the Orson Centennial parade, Mike and Frankie volunteer to drive a float, Sue tries to make Darrin jealous, Axl tries to make some money, and Brick is upset over his town slogan not being chosen.

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  10. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Kiss

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    S5:E8

    Mike and Frankie agree to house-sit for Frankie's sister in hope of having a romantic, kid-free weekend; Axl, Darrin and Sean go on a road trip.

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  11. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Award

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    S5:E14

    Frankie tries to persuade Mike to attend a dinner honoring his dedicated service at the quarry; Sue forms a plan to build connections between students; Axl hopes to track down a girl who left a message on his phone.

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    Director:Phil Traill
  12. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Stormy Moon

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    S5:E16

    When Frankie is arrested over an unreturned library book, she thinks Brick is at fault; Cassidy and Axl are reunited during spring break.

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    Director:John Putch
  13. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Walk

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    S5:E17

    Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances, Sue gets several dates to the prom, and Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.

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  14. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Smell

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    S5:E18

    Bill backs out of coaching the girls soccer team, Frankie tries to teach Brick better hygiene, and Cassidy's painting confuses Axl.

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    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Roy Brown
  15. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Optimist

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    S5:E20

    Sue frantically tries to earn a college scholarship for when she graduates high school in two years; Frankie hopes to correct a mistake at work without her boss finding out; Brick demands a formal apology from Mike after a misunderstanding.

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  16. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Office Hours

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    S5:E21

    Frankie limits the hours during which the kids can voice their needs; Mike watches to make sure Darrin doesn't take advantage of Sue; Brick invites new friends over.

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  17. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Heck on a Hard Body

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    S5:E22

    Sue enters a contest to win a car; Mike and his brother bond on a road trip to Chicago for Brick's spelling bee; Frankie goes to Axl's dorm to help him find a missing desk.

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  18. 6.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Sleepless in Orson

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    S5:E10

    Frankie and Mike start to worry when Brick begins developing irrational fears. Sue is conflicted about Derrick Glossner's behavior. Axl and Sean shut down Darrin's attempt to start a Boss Co spinoff.

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    Writer:Roy Brown
  19. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Halloween IV: The Ghost Story

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    S5:E5

    Sue holds a seance with her friends, the football team stops Axl from attending the Halloween party in his room, and the family tries to give Brick advice about girls.

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  20. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - The Jump

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    S5:E6

    Frankie rescues a lost dog and takes solace in the unconditional love she receives; Sue surprises her parents when she makes the volleyball team; Axl asks Brick for help with school.

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  21. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Thanksgiving V

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    S5:E7

    Axl looks for the right time to share news about his college classes; Frankie's dad reveals a gambling loss; Sue hides a secret; Brick determines to have lime-green Jell-O salad on Thanksgiving.

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  22. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Christmas Tree

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    S5:E9

    Axl wants to spend time with his friends when he comes home for Christmas. Sue's allergies threaten to ruin her holiday and Brick's lie is uncovered.

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  23. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - War of the Hecks

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    S5:E11

    Sue makes a discovery that leads to an ultimate prank battle with Axl; Brick tries to read a recommended biography on Debbie Reynolds.

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  24. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Carpool

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    S5:E12

    Principal Barker (Rachel Dratch) asks the parents to form carpools while the bus drivers are on strike; Axl becomes an astronomy expert so he can tutor an attractive student; Mike receives two tickets to a basketball game.

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  25. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Vacation Days

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    S5:E15

    Brick makes it hard for Mike to relax during the vacation he was forced to take; Frankie is furious when she learns that Axl was in town without letting her know; Sue tries extra hard to please her customers after receiving a bad review.

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    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Tim Hobert

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Wonderful World of Hecks" is the best rated episode of "The Middle" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Tim Hobert, it aired on 5/21/2014. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Hungry Games".