Season 1 Episode Guide
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Season 1, Episode 2 | October 7th, 2009 The Cheerleader
As we’ve come to learn, Mike Heck is brutally honest. He doesn’t sugarcoat things. Ever! So it’s usually up to Frankie to pick up the pieces whenever reality hits hard. She’s like the family cheerleader.... more
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Season 1, Episode 3 | October 14th, 2009 The Floating Anniversary
Mike surprises Frankie with an early anniversary present, a trip to the carpet remnant store in French Lick, which includes an overnight stay at the Route 33 Motor Lodge. The big guy’s such a romantic.... more
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Season 1, Episode 5 | October 28th, 2009 The Block Party
In The Middle, fall is a time for corn mazes, football booster clubs and, of course, the Birchwood Avenue block party. The biggest event of the block party is always the Birchwood 500, a three-lap race... more
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Season 1, Episode 6 | November 4th, 2009 The Front Door
Axl accidentally breaks down the front door and Mike insists he fix it; Frankie may be forced to wear a dog suit. more
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Season 1, Episode 7 | November 18th, 2009 The Scratch
Due to cutbacks, trash pickup in Orson, Indiana only takes place every two weeks. So when Frankie hears the BEEP, BEEP, BEEP of an early morning trash truck rumbling down the street, the race is on to... more
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Season 1, Episode 8 | November 25th, 2009 Thanksgiving
For Frankie Heck, the best part of Thanksgiving is the day after. Black Friday. She devises a battle plan for the family so they can take full advantage of the sales when the stores open at midnight. Sue... more
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Season 1, Episode 12 | January 6th, 2010 The Neighbor
Ever have a neighbor with whom you did not want to tangle? Frankie Heck does. The Glossner family lives down the street in Orson, Indiana’s most dilapidated house. Everyone in the neighborhood is terrified... more
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Season 1, Episode 13 | January 13th, 2010 The Interview
Mike finds a dinosaur bone at the quarry. Pretty cool, right? You bet Jurassic it is! Unfortunately, the amazing discovery leads to a four-month shutdown of his workspace so paleontologists can dig for... more
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Season 1, Episode 14 | January 27th, 2010 The Yelling
As every good parent knows, the only way to ever truly get through to your kids is with compassion, respect and love. If that doesn’t work, try yelling. Now, Frankie Heck isn’t a yeller. Wait a minute.... more
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Season 1, Episode 15 | February 10th, 2010 Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year...unless you have kids. Just ask Frankie and Mike Heck. They haven’t celebrated Cupid’s big day in over a decade. Maybe this year will be different.... more
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Season 1, Episode 17 | March 10th, 2010 The Break Up
Frankie Heck has a “Sucker List.” It’s filled with the names and numbers of people who only call when they want something. You’d be a sucker to answer the phone when these folks pop up on your... more
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Season 1, Episode 18 | March 24th, 2010 The Fun House
Axl has been spending a lot of time across the street at a neighbor’s house. It makes sense, as the Donahue home has always been the “fun house” in Orson. Frankie doesn’t understand why Axl doesn’t... more
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Season 1, Episode 19 | March 31st, 2010 The Final Four
When Mike drops off Frankie at the car dealership, he has the pleasure of meeting the blustery Mr. Ehlert. We’re not being sarcastic. Mike and Ehlert bond immediately over their love of college basketball.... more
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Season 1, Episode 20 | April 14th, 2010 TV or Not TV
While Sue was standing outside of Hot Dogs USA at the mall, a woman approached her to say she has what it takes to be a model. (Insert Sue’s patented excited scream here.) She just needs $500 to launch... more
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Season 1, Episode 21 | April 28th, 2010 Worry Duty
Frankie Heck believes there are two types of people in the world, non-worriers and worriers. She fits into the latter category. She’s not alone. Sue worries that she’s part of a secret experiment that’s... more
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Season 1, Episode 22 | May 5th, 2010 Mother's Day
It’s Mother’s Day! You probably figured that out by the episode title. Frankie’s opening voiceover should clue you in as to how her big day played out. She says, “Some days from start to finish... more
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Season 1, Episode 24 | May 19th, 2010 Average Rules
The school year is coming to an end. It’s time to sign yearbooks, study for finals and return any past due library books. The Heck kids are up for all but three of those activities. more
