Season 3 - Episode 8
Sky 1 (UK)
"Heck's Best Thing" is a slightly disappointing episode of The Middle, as only one of the two plots has any real sparkle. But that said, even on a disappointing night, this is a very enjoyable show.
The one plot that did sparkle was Axl's. With a college football recruiter keen on giving him a scholarship, Mike and Frankie are naturally worried that Axl will make a mess of the interview. However, when the recruiter arrives, Axl becomes the exact opposite of his usual self. He is elequant, polite and seems genrally interested. Frankie soon realises that Axl is like this with everyone, as his teachers, friends' parents and such all comment on how polite he is. Mike and Frankie come to the conclusion that they all bring out the worst in each other. Oh well!
Elsewhere, Sue and Brick accidentally steal a phone from their elderly aunt and fight over who should get to use it. It's a plot that goes nowhere, but does, I suppose add to the whole thread about them all bringing out the worst in each other.
"Heck's Best Thing" is a bit sloppy, but has enough about it to enjoy watching it. And all shows are allowed a dodgy week.
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