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The Middle S5E10 — Sleepless in Orson

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The Middle•Season 5•Episode 10

Sleepless in Orson

7.5/10 · 483 votesJan 8, 201421 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byBlake T. Evans

Written byRoy Brown

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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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Roy Brown

Writer

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Blake T. Evans

Director

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Episode Summary

"Sleepless in Orson" is episode 10 of The Middle season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 483 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Blake T. Evans and written by Roy Brown, it aired on January 8, 2014.

Next: E11 · War of the Hecks Best of Season 5