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The Middle· Season 5 · Episode 20

The Optimist

S05E20·7.7·April 30, 2014·30m·ABC

With high school graduation less than two years away, Sue finds herself becoming super stressed out when she hunkers down and frantically tries to earn a scholarship to help pay for college. Meanwhile, upon figuring out that business is down because she forgot to send out all of Dr. Goodwin's dental appointment reminder cards, Frankie tries to find a way to secretly send them out without her boss finding out. After Mike misinterprets a situation and scolds a girl for picking on Brick, Brick demands that Mike formally apologize, and Axl and his football buddy, Hutch, eat the Hecks out of house and home in order it try to bulk up so that they are big enough to be picked again to play on the team next year.

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#9In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#64All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.7
2014First airedApril 30, 2014

Guest stars

Jack McBrayerJack McBrayeras Dr. Ted GoodwinAlphonso McAuleyAlphonso McAuleyas Hutch
Michael ChambersMichael Chambersas Olson
Ava AllanAva Allanas Piper
Brian ScolaroBrian Scolaroas Mickey
Aloma WrightAloma Wrightas Cashier
Thomas CrawfordThomas Crawfordas Piper's Dad
Traci BelushiTraci Belushias Piper's Mom
Betsy BakerBetsy Bakeras Patient

Crew

Lee Shallat-ChemelLee Shallat-ChemelDirector
Tim HobertTim HobertWriter

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