Episode guide
The Middle: Season 3
24 episodes · premiered Sep 21, 2011
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- Episode 1: Forced Family Fun (1) Sep 21, 2011 · 20m Frankie insists that the family go on vacation together before school starts; Mike and Frankie remember their honeymoon, which was ruined by Nicky, a guy Mike knew in high school.
- Episode 2: Forced Family Fun (2) Sep 21, 2011 · 21m Frankie insists the family take a few days of vacation before school starts. But Mike's suggestion of a camping trip brings back bad memories of their honeymoon camping trip.
- Episode 3: Hecking Order Sep 28, 2011 · 21m Mike learns that Brick has been skipping gym class, and goes to meet with his fourth grade teacher. Meanwhile, Axl plans a prank on Sue, who is now in high school with him.
- Episode 4: Major Changes Oct 5, 2011 · 21m Frankie has a meltdown and forces the family to make significant changes to their lifestyle. But just as she puts these changes into effect, she leaves them to spend a some time relaxing…
- Episode 5: The Test Oct 12, 2011 · 21m Frankie learns that Axl's PSAT's are fast approaching and he hasn't been preparing for them. Sue sets her sights high and decides to try out for cheerleading, while Mike decides that Brick…
- Episode 6: Bad Choices Oct 19, 2011 · 21m As the Heck home begins to literally fall apart, Frankie and Mike consider leaving homeownership behind and moving the family to an apartment. Meanwhile, Axl tries to fake Frankie out by…
- Episode 7: Halloween II Oct 26, 2011 · 21m After being embarrassed over wearing a childish costume at a high school Halloween costume party and being ignored by the guys, Sue asks a flabbergasted Mike for his advice on what boys…
- Episode 8: Heck's Best Thing Nov 2, 2011 · 21m Frankie and Mike are convinced that slacker son Axl will blow his interview with a football scout, which could earn him a scholarship to college. Meanwhile, Sue and Brick begin a texting…
- Episode 9: The Play Nov 16, 2011 · 21m Frankie is thrilled when she learns that the Orson Community Theater is putting on a production of "The Wizard of Oz," and that kids don't need to audition to be munchkins, as they will be…
- Episode 10: Thanksgiving III Nov 23, 2011 · 21m Frankie's parents, Pat and Tag, invite the Hecks to spend a few days at their house to celebrate Thanksgiving together. But the festivities begin to fall apart quickly when Frankie's…
- Episode 11: A Christmas Gift Dec 7, 2011 · 21m On a tipsy whim - and against Mike's wishes - Frankie decides to throw a Christmas Eve party at the house; Mike buys Frankie a much needed new dishwasher for Christmas, but has a hard time…
- Episode 12: Year of the Hecks Jan 4, 2012 · 21m After realizing that no one keeps their New Year's resolutions, Frankie decides that they will be assigned anonymously to each family member, and an all-you-can-eat buffet feast will be…
- Episode 13: The Map Jan 11, 2012 · 21m Aunty Ginny's funeral is the catalyst for Frankie's vow to begin celebrating all of the family's major life achievements. Axl mistakenly eats Brick's school map project and Sue finds out…
- Episode 14: Hecking It Up Jan 18, 2012 · 21m With Indiana hosting the Super Bowl, Frankie is devastated when she hopes to land a plum assignment as an official volunteer and ends up with a less-than-stellar position. Meanwhile, the…
- Episode 15: Valentine's Day III Feb 8, 2012 · 20m Frankie and Mike decide to try a fresh approach to Valentine's Day by having dinner out with friends. But a clueless Mike angers Frankie by refusing to present her with a simple romantic…
- Episode 16: The Concert Feb 15, 2012 · 21m Frankie pulls out all of the stops in an effort to get an over-excited Sue tickets to a Justin Bieber concert, Mike is thrilled over Brick's enthusiasm to win the school's spelling bee and…
- Episode 17: The Sit Down Feb 22, 2012 · 21m The kids have a meeting with Frankie and Mike about their parenting techniques, and they are thrown for a loop, when their parents attempt to change.
- Episode 18: Leap Year Feb 29, 2012 · 21m Sue wishes for a big birthday bash for her Leap Year birthday. Meanwhile, Frankie learns that Mike has been taking care of a stray cat, Brick develops a crush at school, and Axl becomes…
- Episode 19: The Paper Route Mar 14, 2012 · 21m Brick takes a job delivering newspapers, in order to save up enough money to buy night vision goggles. Meanwhile, Axl tries to convince Sue that a long-distance relationship with Matt…
- Episode 20: Get Your Business Done Apr 11, 2012 · 21m Frankie is inspired by the pastor's sermon at the new church the family is attending. She decides to make it her mission that every family member completes their life's destiny before they…
- Episode 21: The Guidance Counselor May 2, 2012 · 21m Sue finds a kindred spirit in her awkward school guidance counselor, Jane Marsh, who inspires her to reinvent herself. Meanwhile, Frankie is ecstatic when she and Mike buy a much needed…
- Episode 22: The Clover May 9, 2012 · 21m Misfortune plagues Brick after he finds a four-leaf clover; Frankie seeks a caregiver for her aunt; Axl struggles with a prom-date dilemma and is also dismayed to learn that Sue is…
- Episode 23: The Telling May 16, 2012 · 21m Frankie gets Brick to snitch on his siblings, but Mike disapproves of the tattling. Meanwhile, Sue threatens to get Axl in trouble if he doesn't obey her commands; and Mike reluctantly…
- Episode 24: The Wedding May 23, 2012 · 21m The Hecks are pleased to learn that Mike's brother, Rusty is getting married. However, the joy is short-lived, when they discover that the wedding is to be held at their house. Meanwhile…