Fair rating?The Middle· Season 3 · Episode 15
Valentine's Day III
Frankie and Mike decide to try a fresh approach to Valentine's Day by having dinner out with friends. But a clueless Mike angers Frankie by refusing to present her with a simple romantic gesture. Meanwhile, Axl can't think of a life-changing moment that's occurred in his life when he's assigned to write a school paper on the subject, Brick is tasked with writing a report on love, and a hapless Sue doesn't understand why her new boyfriend has suddenly turned into a bad kisser.
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#1In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2012First airedFebruary 8, 2012
Guest stars
Beau Wirickas Sean Donahue
Jen Rayas Nancy DonahueJohn Gammonas Darrin
Blaine Saundersas Carly
Pat Finnas Bill Norwood
Sean O'Bryanas Ron Donahue
Julie Brownas Paula Norwood
Moises Ariasas Matt
Chris Erric Maddoxas Waiter
Sara Van Hornas WomanCrew
Lee Shallat-ChemelDirectorJana HunterWriter
Mitch HunterWriter
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