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The Middle S5E8 — The Kiss

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The Middle•Season 5•Episode 8

The Kiss

7.4/10 · 503 votesDec 4, 201321 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byElliot Hegarty

Written byMitch Hunter, Jana Hunter

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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

Crew3

M

Mitch Hunter

Writer

J

Jana Hunter

Writer

E

Elliot Hegarty

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Kiss" is episode 8 of The Middle season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 503 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Elliot Hegarty and written by Mitch Hunter, Jana Hunter, it aired on December 4, 2013.

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