Fair rating?The Middle· Season 3 · Episode 11
A Christmas Gift
On a tipsy whim - and against Mike's wishes - Frankie decides to throw a Christmas Eve party at the house; Mike buys Frankie a much needed new dishwasher for Christmas, but has a hard time keeping it a secret when she begs him to replace the old one before the party; Sue calls on Reverend TimTom to explain the meaning of Christmas to Brick when he reads the Bible and begins to question it; and Axl gets annoyed with Bob when he tries too hard to be cool in order to befriend him while working together on a Christmas tree lot.
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#15In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#124All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2011First airedDecember 7, 2011
Guest stars
Jen Rayas Nancy Donahue
Chris Kattanas Bob Weaver
Pat Finnas Bill Norwood
Malcolm Foster Smithas Dave
Julie Brownas Paula Norwood
Paul Hippas Reverend Tim TomGinny McMathas Darrin's mom
Brianne Howeyas EmilyCrew
Blake T. EvansDirectorJana HunterWriter
Mitch HunterWriter