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The Middle S6E16 — Flirting with Disaster
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The Middle•Season 6•Episode 16

Flirting with Disaster

7.8/10 · 477 votesMar 4, 201521 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 6•matches the season avg

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Frankie fears that her innocent flirtation with Axl’s friend has been misinterpreted, and Frankie’s dad, Tag, secretly asks Mike to help him study for his driver’s test so that he doesn't lose his license.

Directed byPhil Traill
Written byRoy Brown
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Frankie Heck

Neil Flynn

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Episode Summary

"Flirting with Disaster" is episode 16 of The Middle season 6. It scored 7.8/10 from 477 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Phil Traill and written by Roy Brown, it aired on March 4, 2015.

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