The Middle The Friend (Season 4, Episode 13)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Family

The Middle

The Friend (Season 4, Episode 13)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Frankie intervenes behind Mike's back to make him a new friend, Brick helps Axl pretend to be smart to impress Cassidy, and Sue's Wrestler-ettes have a showdown with the real cheerleaders.

Creators

Eileen Heisler (created by) | DeAnn Heline (created by)

Showrunners

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline

Director

Lee Shallat Chemel

Writer

Robin Shorr (written by)

Producers

Robin Shorr (producer) | Werner Walian (producer)

Composer

Joey Newman

Cinematographer

Blake T. Evans (director of photography)

Editor

Brian Barr

Casting Director

G. Charles Wright

Production Designer

Randy Ser

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 23, 2013

Release date

Jan 23, 2013 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 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)
David Koechner Jeff Webber Jeff Webber See fewer	Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
French Stewart Principal Cameron Principal Cameron See fewer	3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
Gabrielle Carteris Colleen Webber Colleen Webber See fewer	Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
Galadriel Stineman Cassidy Finch Cassidy Finch See fewer	LaRoy, Texas (2023)
Brock Ciarlelli Brad Bottig Brad Bottig See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Brittany Ross Courtney Courtney See fewer	Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Natalie Lander Debbie Debbie See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Katlin Mastandrea Ashley Ashley See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Grace Bannon Ruth Ruth See fewer	Vida (2018)
Jessica Marie Garcia Becky Becky See fewer	On My Block (2018)
Peter A. Hulne Robby Robby See fewer	Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
Ron Ostrow Mitch Mitch See fewer	Sports Night (1998)
Clint Calvert Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Posi-Traction (2016)