Fair rating?The Middle· Season 7 · Episode 21
The Lanai
Frankie is excited to lay out and relax on her new backyard lanai - aka patio - that Mike and his workmates built for her. But peace and serenity become hard to come by when new neighbors, with three screaming kids, move in next door and make it next to impossible for Frankie to find some quiet time. Meanwhile, Brick questions Mike as to whether his workmates helped build the lanai because they are his friends, or because he's their boss; Sue and Lexie draw a winning number in the dorm lottery and score the perfect room but find it difficult to kick out its current occupants; and Axl and Hutch open up a grilled cheese food truck out of their Winnebago, with a reluctant Kenny as their chef.
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#7In Season 7of 24 rated episodes
#139All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 7 averages 7.0
2016First airedApril 27, 2016
Guest stars
Daniela Bobadillaas Lexie Brooks
Alphonso McAuleyas Hutch
Malcolm Foster Smithas Dave
Troy Metcalfas Jim
Emily Rutherfurdas Dierdre Peterson
Jacqueline Labadieas Amber
B.K. Cannonas Heather
Elizabeth Labadieas Samantha
Tommy Bechtoldas Kenny
Beau Hartas Riley
O'Neill Monahanas Lucas
Reagan Rundusas Lacey
Cosima Cabreraas Girl #1
Sandra Kate Burckas Girl #2Crew
Blake T. EvansDirectorJana HunterWriter
Mitch HunterWriter
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