Fair rating?The Middle· Season 8 · Episode 1
The Core Group
Frankie and Mike are excited to meet April – the love of Axl's life – but discover that love may indeed be blind when April reveals a quirky personality trait. Meanwhile, after getting bit by the acting bug while working at Dollywood over the summer, Sue wants to change her major to theater, and Brick is starting high school and making it his mission to try for a fresh start and not be considered one of the weird kids.
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#2In Season 8of 23 rated episodes
#91All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+0.8vs season avgSeason 8 averages 6.7
2016First airedOctober 11, 2016
Guest stars
Brock Ciarlellias Brad Bottig
Casey Burkeas Cynthia "Cindy" Violet Hornberger
Greer Grammeras April
Will Greenas Jeremy
Alicia Nicoleas Freshman Girl
Crystal Shannonas Freshman GirlTed Stavrosas Freshman Boy
Matt Cornettas DuncanMartha Thatcheras Girl
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Lee Shallat-ChemelDirector
Ilana WernickWriterShows like The Middle
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