The Middle · Episode 1x20 'TV or Not TV'
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After failing to pay the electric bill on time, the electric company shuts off the Heck's power. This leads Frankie and Mike to cut down on their unnecessary expenses, including their cable TV. The kids take up other activities to fill the void, but Frankie and Mike have a hard time figuring out what to do. Meanwhile, Brick and his other socially-challenged friends have to go outside for recess when the school library shuts down.
German (Deutsch)
Während sich die Kinder bald mit anderen Dingen beschäftigen, sind es Frankie und Mike, die sich nicht an das Leben ohne Kabel-TV gewöhnen können, das sie aus Kostengründen aufgegeben haben.
French (Français)
Depuis que Mike ne travaille plus à la carrière, les factures s'accumulent et la famille Heck peine à joindre les deux bouts. Ils doivent économiser, bannir les dépenses superflues et choisissent de se désabonner du câble. Sue s'entraîne à devenir top model, Axel monte un groupe de musique, et Brick est confronté à une expérience angoissante : se mêler aux autres enfants pendant la récréation.
Italian (Italiano)
La compagnia elettrica taglia la corrente agli Heck per via di una bolletta non pagata. Frankie e Mike decidono di diminuire i consumi elettrici, inclusa la tv via cavo. I ragazzi riescono a trovare delle attività per distrarsi, ma i genitori non riescono a fare a meno della dose quotidiana di tv.
Cast
| Character | Person |
|---|---|
| Frankie Heck | Patricia Heaton |
| Mike Heck | Neil Flynn |
| Axl Heck | Charlie McDermott |
| Sue Heck | Eden Sher |
| Brick Heck | Atticus Shaffer |
Guest Stars
| Character | Person |
|---|---|
| Sean Donahue | Beau Wirick |
| Steve | Michael Kostroff |
| Aunt Ginny | Frances Bay |
| Henry | Devan Leos |
| Mitch | Aramis Knight |
| Aunt Edie | Jeanette Miller |
| Reverend Hayver | Dierk Torsek |
| Darrin | John Gammon |
| Corey | Mason Cook |
| Zack | Andrew J. Fishman |
| Mr. Seifried | Will Matthews |
| Eric | Parker Contreras |
| Rayna | Piper Mackenzie Harris |
Crew
| Department | Job | Person |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director | Lee Shallat Chemel |
| Writing | Writer | Vijal Patel |