Fair rating?The Middle· Season 3 · Episode 18
Leap Year
Because this year is a leap year and Sue's birthday falls on February 29, she is overly excited about celebrating her big day in a big way. But given her parents' track record with celebrations, Sue may need to lower her expectations. Meanwhile, Frankie discovers that tough husband Mike has been taking care of a stray cat at work for years, Brick falls for a pretty girl in his social skills class, and Axl becomes enthralled with vacuuming the house.
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#2In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#43All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2012First airedFebruary 29, 2012
Guest stars
Krista Braunas Mrs. Tompkins
Mason Cookas CoreyAndrew J. Fishmanas Zack
Bryce Hurlessas Henry
Aidan Potteras ScottJake Netteras Theo
Mackenzie Aladjemas HayleyCrew
Alex HardcastleDirector
David S. RosenthalWriter
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