The Middle The Telling (Season 3, Episode 23)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Family

The Middle

The Telling (Season 3, Episode 23)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Mike gets the unwelcome task of signing up to volunteer at Brick's school because Frankie is stuck at work, while Sue blackmails Axl to get free rides around town for her and her friends.

Showrunners

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline

Director

Lee Shallat Chemel

Writers

Eileen Heisler (created by) | DeAnn Heline (created by) | Tim Hobert (written by)

Producers

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline | Werner Walian

Composer

Joey Newman (music by)

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 16, 2012

Release date

May 16, 2012 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 14 wins & 36 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Patricia Heaton Frankie Heck Frankie Heck See fewer	Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
Neil Flynn Mike Heck Mike Heck See fewer	Mean Girls (2004)
Charlie McDermott Axl Heck Axl Heck See fewer	Frozen River (2008)
Eden Sher Sue Heck Sue Heck See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Atticus Shaffer Brick Heck Brick Heck See fewer	Frankenweenie (2012)
Chris Kattan Bob Bob See fewer	A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
Brock Ciarlelli Brad Bottig Brad Bottig See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Blaine Saunders Carly Carly See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Peter Breitmayer Pete Pete See fewer	A Serious Man (2009)
Jim Holmes Mitch Mitch See fewer	Father Stu (2022)
Brian Doyle-Murray Mr. Ehlert Mr. Ehlert See fewer	Caddyshack (1980)
Jill Basey Ms. Tibbits Ms. Tibbits See fewer	A Thousand Words (I) (2012)
Ursula Burton Mom Mom See fewer	The Happiest Day of His Life (2007)
Dale Waddington Room Mom Room Mom See fewer	Julia (2022)
Eric Isenhower Boy Boy See fewer	Parks and Recreation (2009)
Jim J. Mundy Clipboard Guy (uncredited) Clipboard Guy (uncredited) See fewer	Hit the Floor (2013)