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The Middle/The Optimist

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The Optimist
Season 5, Episode 20
Airdate April 30, 2014
Production Number 4X5520
Written by Tim Hobert
Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
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The Optimist is the twentieth episode of the fifth season of The Middle, and the one hundred sixteenth episode overall.

Starring: Patricia Heaton (Frankie Heck), Neil Flynn (Mike Heck), Charlie McDermott (Axl Heck), Eden Sher (Sue Heck), Atticus Shaffer (Brick Heck)

Special Guest Star: Jack McBrayer (Dr. Ted Goodwin)

Guest Starring: Alphonso McAuley (Hutch), Brian Scolaro (Mickey), Ava Allan (Piper), Michael Chambers (Olson), Aloma Wright (Cashier)

Co-Starring: Thomas Crawford (Piper's Dad), Traci Belushi (Piper's Mom), Betsy Baker (Patient - Mrs. Parker)

Contents

Plot Overview

Notes

Arc Advancement

Happenings

Characters

Referbacks

Trivia

The Show

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Memorable Moments

Quotes