The Middle True Grit (Season 8, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Family

The Middle

True Grit (Season 8, Episode 4)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Sue asks Axl for advice on how to break up with her boyfriend; Brick tries to fit in with his classmates; Frankie accidentally buys some racy underwear.

Showrunners

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline

Director

Victor Nelli Jr.

Writers

Eileen Heisler (created by) | DeAnn Heline (created by) | Jana Hunter (written by) | Mitch Hunter (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 Nov 1, 2016

Release date

Nov 1, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 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)
Daniela Bobadilla Lexie Brooks Lexie Brooks See fewer	Anger Management (2012)
Will Green Jeremy Jeremy See fewer	Now (I) (2017)
Jovan Armand Troy Troy See fewer	Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
Casey Burke Cindy Cindy See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Michael Shepperd Coach (as Michael A. Shepperd) Coach (as Michael A. Shepperd) See fewer	Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014)
Michelle LaRue Cashier Cashier See fewer	How I Met Your Mother (2005)
Mathew Botuchis Chris (as Mat Botuchis) Chris (as Mat Botuchis) See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Isaac Faulkner Psycho Psycho See fewer	Girl House (2014)
Austin Michael Coleman Football Player Football Player See fewer	House (2004)
Jason Williams Paramedic #1 Paramedic #1 See fewer	Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Neil Rodriguez Paramedic #2 Paramedic #2 See fewer	General Hospital (1963)
Will Collyer Singer (uncredited) Singer (uncredited) See fewer	Boss Level (2020)
Maggie McClure No Cut A cappella Club (uncredited) No Cut A cappella Club (uncredited) See fewer	A Cowgirl's Song (2022)
Holly Pitrago No-cut a cappella (uncredited) No-cut a cappella (uncredited) See fewer	Moneyball (2011)