Fair rating?The Middle· Season 1 · Episode 4
The Trip
Meek daughter Sue finally succeeds in doing something right by selling thousands of dollars' worth of sausage and cheese samples for the school, which makes her eligible to travel to the state capitol. But when the school fails to recognize her achievement, Frankie urges her daughter to fight for her right to collect her well-deserved prize. Meanwhile, Brick discovers that love isn't all it's cracked up to be when his first girlfriend proves to be a bit on the bossy side.
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#16In Season 1of 24 rated episodes
#124All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5
2009First airedOctober 21, 2009
Guest stars
Brian Doyle-Murrayas Mr. Don Ehlert
Mel Rodriguezas Mr. Perez
Van Eppersonas Cafeteria Worker
Lexi Jourdenas Olivia
Scott Michael Morganas ChuckMichael William Arnoldas Obnoxious Kid
Susan Harmonas Mrs. Wilkinson
Crew
Lee Shallat-ChemelDirectorJana HunterWriter
Mitch HunterWriter
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