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The Middle S7E21 — The Lanai
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The Middle•Season 7•Episode 21

The Lanai

7.4/10 · 434 votesApr 27, 201621 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 7•−0.4 vs season avg

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Frankie's plans to have a peaceful backyard lanai are ruined by her new neighbors' loud children. Axl and Hutch begin a new food business on campus. Sue and Lexie make plans for next year after they win the dorm lottery.

Directed byBlake T. Evans
Written byMitch Hunter, Jana Hunter
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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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Mitch Hunter

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Jana Hunter

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Blake T. Evans

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Episode Summary

"The Lanai" is episode 21 of The Middle season 7. It scored 7.4/10 from 434 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Blake T. Evans and written by Mitch Hunter, Jana Hunter, it aired on April 27, 2016.

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