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The Middle S5E20 — The Optimist
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The Middle•Season 5•Episode 20

The Optimist

7.4/10 · 457 votesApr 30, 201421 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byTim Hobert
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Patricia Heaton

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Frankie Heck

Neil Flynn

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Charlie McDermott

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Eden Sher

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Atticus Shaffer

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Episode Summary

"The Optimist" is episode 20 of The Middle season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 457 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Tim Hobert, it aired on April 30, 2014.

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