Fair rating?The Middle· Season 1 · Episode 10
Christmas
While Frankie focuses on rehearsing for a solo in her church's midnight Christmas mass, Mike takes over handling the chores of setting up the Heck family Christmas. But Frankie becomes a bit jealous when it seems that Mike is doing a better job at organizing the holiday then she would have done. Meanwhile, Frankie and Mike try to help Brick overcome a problem in order to get into the holiday spirit.
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#4In Season 1of 24 rated episodes
#43All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5
2009First airedDecember 9, 2009
Guest stars
Brock Ciarlellias Brad Bottig
Dierk Torsekas Reverend Hayver
Joseph Whippas Mike's Boss
Charles Doughertyas Choir Director
Donovan Scottas SantaCrew
Reginald HudlinDirectorRoy BrownWriter
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