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The Middle•Season 5•Episode 5

Halloween IV: The Ghost Story

7.4/10 · 484 votesOct 30, 201321 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byRoy Brown
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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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Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

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Episode Summary

"Halloween IV: The Ghost Story" is episode 5 of The Middle season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 484 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Roy Brown, it aired on October 30, 2013.

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