Fair rating?The Middle· Season 8 · Episode 21
Clear and Present Danger
Frankie frantically searches the house for Axl's graduation gift, which she bought months before and hid; Sue decides that she wants to make a sweet video for Mike's upcoming birthday - even though the family warns her that he probably won't like it; and after Cindy embarrasses Brick by strong-arming and chasing away a boy who was bullying him, Brick turns to Axl to help get him into shape so that he can stick up for himself.
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#11In Season 8of 23 rated episodes
#187All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 8 averages 6.7
2017First airedMay 2, 2017
Guest stars
Jen Rayas Nancy Donahue
Casey Burkeas Cynthia "Cindy" Violet Hornberger
Malcolm Foster Smithas Dave
Troy Metcalfas Jim
Chase Kimas George Chung
Cheyenne Wilburas EdChasen Banksas Dylan
Crew
Phil TraillDirectorRoy BrownWriter
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