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The Middle S9E5 — Role of a Lifetime
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The Middle•Season 9•Episode 5

Role of a Lifetime

7.7/10 · 451 votesOct 31, 201721 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

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Axl tries to invent a new beverage; Mike asks Sue to put together a romantic evening for his and Frankie's 25th wedding anniversary; Sue declares she won't be the person who does everything expected of her without complaint.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byRoy Brown
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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

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Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

Director

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Roy Brown

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Role of a Lifetime" is episode 5 of The Middle season 9. It scored 7.7/10 from 451 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Roy Brown, it aired on October 31, 2017.

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