Fair rating?The Middle· Season 8 · Episode 8
Trip and Fall
Frankie's trashy neighbor talks her into taking a road trip; Mike feels embarrassed when OSHA comes to investigate his fall at the quarry; Sue tries to talk Axl into reconciling with the family.
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#21In Season 8of 23 rated episodes
#208All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 8 averages 6.7
2016First airedDecember 6, 2016
Guest stars
Brooke Shieldsas Rita Glossner
Malcolm Foster Smithas Dave
Troy Metcalfas Jim
Greg Cipesas Chuck
Greer Grammeras April
Keaton Savageas Tyler
Ezra Buzzingtonas Wayne
Brian Howeas Tom Hanson
Chase Kimas George Chung
Kurt Collinsas Rodney GlossnerHunter Dailyas Vanessa
Al Coronelas Cop #1
Adwin Brownas Joel
Jon Curryas Corporate Guy #2Crew
Elliot HegartyDirector
Rich DahmWriter
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