Fair rating?The Middle· Season 1 · Episode 13
The Interview
Mike's discovery of a dinosaur bone in the quarry causes the plant to get shut down for scientific research - leaving him out of a job. But he begins to feel like a dinosaur himself when he discovers how drastically things have changed technologically over the years in terms of searching for a job. Meanwhile, Frankie feels she must once again come to Brick's rescue when he decides to run for school historian.
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#9In Season 1of 24 rated episodes
#91All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5
2010First airedJanuary 13, 2010
Guest stars
Rachel Quaintanceas Barb
Steve Byrneas Charles F. Barnes
Joel McCraryas Doug Morton
Malcolm Foster Smithas Dave
Troy Metcalfas Jim
Mackenzie Brooke Smithas Megan
Joseph Whippas Mike's Boss
Kiva Jumpas Teacher
Larell VanBurenas Ken FicknerCrew
Ken WhittinghamDirector
Vijal PatelWriterShows like The Middle
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