Fair rating?The Middle· Season 3 · Episode 1
Forced Family Fun (1)
Fearing that a friendless Brick could be missing out on his childhood, Frankie makes it her mission to find a suitable friend for him. Meanwhile, after Mike forbids Sue from seeing an R-rated film, she goes against her father's wishes and sneaks into a movie theater with her friend, Carly; and Axl and his band need a hot chick to appear in their online music video and try to shoot footage of their sexy biology teacher, Ms. Devereaux - without her knowledge or consent
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#23In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#167All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2011First airedSeptember 21, 2011
Guest stars
Ray Romanoas Nicky Kohlbrenner
Beau Wirickas Sean Donahue
Jen Rayas Nancy Donahue
Blaine Saundersas Carly
Sean O'Bryanas Ron Donahue
Amy Crofootas Jill HobertTrevor Glen Campbellas Hot Dog Boy
Laura Ann Keslingas Dotty DonahueSam Schuderas Shelly Donahue
Jill Tracyas Jill Hobert
Liz Montgomeryas Lisa the LibrarianAshley Hawkinsas Cute Girl no. 2
Kathryn Collinsas Cute Girl no. 1
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Lee Shallat-ChemelDirector
Vijal PatelWriterShows like The Middle
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