Fair rating?The Middle· Season 1 · Episode 16
The Bee
When Mike discovers that Brick is a spelling wiz and won the school spelling bee, he puts all his efforts into training him to win the regional bee, which could ultimately lead to competing in the Scripps Spelling Bee. But as the family gets set for their road trip to Chicago for the regional bee, Frankie and Mike are horrified when they realize they forgot one thing -- Sue's birthday.
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#4In Season 1of 24 rated episodes
#43All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5
2010First airedMarch 3, 2010
Guest stars
Brian Doyle-Murrayas Mr. Don Ehlert
Aidan Mineras Kid #2
Jill E. Alexanderas Penny
Gregory Kasyanas Kid #1
Kiva Jumpas Mrs. ThomasKeith Gerchakas Announcer
Harrison Thomas Boxleyas Boy ContestantRyan Agaheeas Sanjit
Duane R. Shepard, Sr.as JudgeNoelani Baileyas Girl Contestant
Crew
Ken WhittinghamDirectorDeAnn HelineWriter
Eileen HeislerWriter