The Middle

The Middle, Role of a Lifetime

Season 9, Episode 5

Mike asks Sue to put together a romantic evening for his and Frankie's 25th wedding anniversary.

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S9 E1 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Axl returns home from Europe with a new outlook; Sue tries to cram a summer of fun into two days.

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S9 E2 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Frankie gives away unused items from the house in the hope of getting food in return.

Meet the Parents
S9 E3 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Frankie is worried about meeting Lexie's rich parents; Brick tries to participate in a fundraiser.

Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery
S9 E4 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Frankie learns that a woman died in the Heck house; Sue insists on hanging out with Axl and Lexie.

Role of a Lifetime
S9 E5 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mike asks Sue to put together a romantic evening for his and Frankie's 25th wedding anniversary.

The Setup
S9 E6 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Frankie's mom stays with her; Sue says to Sean that they should set each other up on dates.

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  • About this Episode
  • A middle-class, American heartland family of five tries to keep its head above water as they go through life’s ups and downs.
  • CastPatricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott
  • GenreComedy
  • Seasons9
  • StudioWarner Bros

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