Fair rating?The Middle· Season 4 · Episode 13
The Friend
Mike is upset with Frankie when he discovers that she set him up on an adult playdate with a new neighbor who shares the same interests. Meanwhile, when the school cheerleaders announce that they're taking over cheering for the wrestlers - thus putting Sue and her Wrestlerettes out of business - a determined Sue demands a cheer off; and Brick makes a lovesick Axl begin to question whether he's intellectually stimulating enough for his smart, new girlfriend.
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#6In Season 4of 24 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.8
2013First airedJanuary 23, 2013
Guest stars
Brock Ciarlellias Brad Bottig
Katlin Mastandreaas Ashley
Brittany Rossas Courtney
Natalie Landeras Debbie
Galadriel Stinemanas Cassidy Finch
Grace Bannonas Ruth
Jessica Marie Garciaas Becky
French Stewartas Principal Cameron
Gabrielle Carterisas Colleen Webber
David Koechneras Jeff Webber
Ron Ostrowas Mitch
Peter A. Hulneas RobbyCrew
Lee Shallat-ChemelDirectorRobin ShorrWriter
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