The Middle The Christmas Tree (Season 5, Episode 9)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Family

The Middle

The Christmas Tree (Season 5, Episode 9)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Mike is ecstatic knowing his in-laws are not visiting for Christmas. Frankie looks forward to Axl being home, but he has plans to spend all the time with friends. Brick has to sell fund-raiser items. Sue is allergic to the Christmas tree.

Showrunners

Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline

Director

Lee Shallat Chemel

Writers

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

Producers

Roy Brown | Eileen Heisler | DeAnn Heline | Werner Walian

Composer

Joey Newman

Cinematographer

John Joyce

Editor

Scott J. Wallace (as Scott James Wallace)

Casting Director

G. Charles Wright

Production Designer

Randy Ser

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 11, 2013

Release date

Dec 11, 2013 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 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)
Brittany Ross Courtney Courtney See fewer	Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Natalie Lander Debbie Debbie See fewer	The Middle (2009)
Valorie Hubbard Joe's Mom Joe's Mom See fewer	Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
Eddie Perino Joe (uncredited) Joe (uncredited) See fewer	Bodied (2017)