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The Middle

The Smell

  • Episode aired Apr 2, 2014
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 22m
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7.7/10
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S5.E18
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Neil Flynn and Eden Sher in The Middle (2009)
  • Comedy
  • Family
Mike is suckered into coaching a girl's soccer team, Frankie introduces Brick to deodorant and cologne, and Axl tries to figure out the meaning of Cassidy's painting.Mike is suckered into coaching a girl's soccer team, Frankie introduces Brick to deodorant and cologne, and Axl tries to figure out the meaning of Cassidy's painting.Mike is suckered into coaching a girl's soccer team, Frankie introduces Brick to deodorant and cologne, and Axl tries to figure out the meaning of Cassidy's painting.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
236
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  • Director
    • Phil Traill
  • Writers
    • Eileen Heisler
    • DeAnn Heline
    • Roy Brown
  • Stars
    • Patricia Heaton
    • Neil Flynn
    • Charlie McDermott
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  • Director
    • Phil Traill
  • Writers
    • Eileen Heisler
    • DeAnn Heline
    • Roy Brown
  • Stars
    • Patricia Heaton
    • Neil Flynn
    • Charlie McDermott
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    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Frankie Heckas Frankie Heck
    Neil Flynn
    Neil Flynn
    • Mike Heckas Mike Heck
    Charlie McDermott
    Charlie McDermott
    • Axl Heckas Axl Heck
    Eden Sher
    Eden Sher
    • Sue Heckas Sue Heck
    Atticus Shaffer
    Atticus Shaffer
    • Brick Heckas Brick Heck
    Pat Finn
    Pat Finn
    • Bill Norwoodas Bill Norwood
    Alphonso McAuley
    Alphonso McAuley
    • Hutchas Hutch
    Galadriel Stineman
    Galadriel Stineman
    • Cassidy Finchas Cassidy Finch
    Katie Gill
    Katie Gill
    • Danicaas Danica
    Leslie-Anne Panaligan
    Leslie-Anne Panaligan
    • Reneeas Renee
    • (as Leslie-Anne Huff)
    Meghan Falcone
    Meghan Falcone
    • Paigeas Paige
    Schuyler Helford
    Schuyler Helford
    • Chloeas Chloe
    Chris Coppola
    Chris Coppola
    • Geneas Gene
    Doug Morency
    • Jordan's Dadas Jordan's Dad
    Jill Benjamin
    Jill Benjamin
    • Sydney's Momas Sydney's Mom
    Jeanne Taylor
    Jeanne Taylor
    • Lauren's Momas Lauren's Mom
    Kurt Scholler
    Kurt Scholler
    • Haley's Dadas Haley's Dad
    Tommy Bechtold
    Tommy Bechtold
    • Kennyas Kenny
    • Director
      • Phil Traill
    • Writers
      • Eileen Heisler
      • DeAnn Heline
      • Roy Brown
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    After being goaded by friend Bill Norwood into taking an assistant coaching position on the girls soccer team that Sue is now a member of, Mike becomes the new head coach but discovers that the girls care more about their various personal issues then the game itself. Meanwhile, after discovering that a mysteriously hideous smell in the house is emanating from Brick, Frankie must attempt to introduce her pungent son to better hygiene; and Axl is completely perplexed by a picture Cassidy painted for him as to whether it means they are still together as a couple or broken up. —Anonymous
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      • Comedy
      • Family
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      • TV-PG
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    • Quotes

      Axl Heck: You wouldn't call Michelangelo and tell him you don't understand the "Moaning Lisa".

      Hutch: Dude, it's the "Mona Lisa".

      Axl Heck: "Mona"? That's not even a word. Agh. I don't get art.

    • Connections
      References Awkward. (2011)

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    6/10
    The Smell
    For once Mike is the funniest character in an episode, and this was a nice opportunity for him to shine.

    The other stories worked ok too.

    Good overall.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2014 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Blackie and Blondie Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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