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The Middle S1E12 — The Neighbor

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The Middle•Season 1•Episode 12

The Neighbor

7.7/10 · 757 votesJan 6, 201021 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

When Sue has a run-in with her sons, Frankie fears that a confrontation with the trasy neighbor may be at hand. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to bribe Brick after he's asked to teach his little brother how to kick a ball for a gym requirement. However,

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel

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

Crew4

M

Mitch Hunter

Writer

Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

Director

J

Jana Hunter

Writer

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Alex Reid

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Neighbor" is episode 12 of The Middle season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 757 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Mitch Hunter, Jana Hunter, it aired on January 6, 2010.

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