Fair rating?The Middle· Season 3 · Episode 6
Bad Choices
As the Heck home begins to literally fall apart, Frankie and Mike consider leaving homeownership behind and moving the family to an apartment. Meanwhile, Axl tries to fake Frankie out by pretending that he's sick in order to get out of taking a school test - and must later convince her that he's well enough to attend a party that evening; Sue and her ex-sort-of-boyfriend, Brad, volunteer to prepare a school skit about showing the dangers of texting and drinking while driving; and Brick tries to offer a little bit of levity by spouting off Shakespearian quotes.
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#19In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#148All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2011First airedOctober 19, 2011
Guest stars
Beau Wirickas Sean Donahue
Brock Ciarlellias Brad Bottig
Jen Rayas Nancy DonahueJohn Gammonas Darrin
Chris Kattanas Bob Weaver
Pat Finnas Bill Norwood
Sean O'Bryanas Ron Donahue
Julie Brownas Paula Norwood
Sonya Eddyas Senora Porter
Vicki Davisas Debbie
Price Carsonas TeacherJeanne Tayloras Claudia
Crew
Lee Shallat-ChemelDirectorJana HunterWriter
Mitch HunterWriter
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