Fair rating?The Middle· Season 5 · Episode 11
War of the Hecks
The ultimate prank battle is on between brother and sister when Sue discovers that Axl stole the high school's Thundering Hens mascot head over a year ago, forcing Sue to wear an embarrassing chicken head in her role as the school mascot. Meanwhile, a friendless Dr. Goodwin tries to make friends with a reluctant Frankie and invites her to accompany him to after-work social gatherings, Frankie agrees to attempt to find her dog Colin Firth's owner if Mike tries - and fails - to make friends with him; and Brick tries to muster some interest in a recommended book on Debbie Reynolds.
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#11In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#73All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.7
2014First airedJanuary 15, 2014
Guest stars
Jack McBrayeras Dr. Ted GoodwinShane Palmertonas Postal Worker
Crew
Lee Shallat-ChemelDirectorRobin ShorrWriter
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