The Middle The Second Act (Season 4, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Family

The Middle

The Second Act (Season 4, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Frankie contemplates a new career after Mr Ehlert lets her go, Sue mentors a popular freshman girl, and Mike considers punishing Brick for his rudeness.

Showrunners

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline

Director

Blake T. Evans

Writers

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

Producers

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline | Robin Shorr | Werner Walian

Composer

Joey Newman (music by)

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

See all filmmakers & crew (75)

Edit Released

Updated Oct 3, 2012

Release date

Oct 3, 2012 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for The Second Act.

Cast	+ Add Cast
20 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)
Peter Breitmayer Pete Miller Pete Miller See fewer	A Serious Man (2009)
Brock Ciarlelli Brad Bottig Brad Bottig See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Christopher Darga Mr. Farrar Mr. Farrar See fewer	The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Blaine Saunders Carly Carly See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Bailey De Young Jenna Taylor (as Bailey Buntain) Jenna Taylor (as Bailey Buntain) See fewer	Faking It (2014)
Brian Doyle-Murray Mr. Ehlert Mr. Ehlert See fewer	Caddyshack (1980)
Robert Scott Wilson Ben Ben See fewer	Bride Wars (2009)
Mark DeCarlo Mr. Morrison Mr. Morrison See fewer	The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002)
Harrison S. Miller Brian Morrison (as Harrison Miller) Brian Morrison (as Harrison Miller) See fewer	Takers (2010)
Audrey Moore OTI Lady OTI Lady See fewer	Godless (2017)
Justin Baker Student #1 Student #1 See fewer	About a Boy (2014)
Dwana White Student #2 Student #2 See fewer	ER (1994)
David H Hall Car Salesman (uncredited) Car Salesman (uncredited) See fewer	Suburgatory (2011)
Jennifer Powers Lunch Lady (uncredited) Lunch Lady (uncredited) See fewer	Your Man Is... (Web Series) (2012)