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Clear and Present Danger

 
Frankie searches the house for Axl's graduation gift that she purchased months before and hid; Sue wants to make a sweet video for Mike's birthday; Cindy embarrasses Brick when she chases away a boy who was bullying him.
 
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The Middle / S08E21 : Clear and Present Danger
Season 8, Episode 21 | Aired on May 2, 2017 | TV-PG | 22 min. | ABC (US)
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Season 3
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  • The Middle - Episode 1 - The Core Group
    Episode 1
    The Core Group
  • The Middle - Episode 2 - A Tough Pill to Swallow
    Episode 2
    A Tough Pill to Swallow
  • The Middle - Episode 3 - Halloween VII: The Heckoning
    Episode 3
    Halloween VII: The Heckoning
  • The Middle - Episode 4 - True Grit
    Episode 4
    True Grit
  • The Middle - Episode 5 - Roadkill
    Episode 5
    Roadkill
  • The Middle - Episode 6 - Thanksgiving VIII
    Episode 6
    Thanksgiving VIII
  • The Middle - Episode 7 - Look Who's Not Talking
    Episode 7
    Look Who's Not Talking
  • The Middle - Episode 8 - Trip and Fall
    Episode 8
    Trip and Fall
  • The Middle - Episode 9 - A Very Marry Christmas
    Episode 9
    A Very Marry Christmas
  • The Middle - Episode 10 - Escape Orson
    Episode 10
    Escape Orson
  • The Middle - Episode 11 - Hoosier Maid
    Episode 11
    Hoosier Maid
  • The Middle - Episode 12 - Pitch Imperfect
    Episode 12
    Pitch Imperfect
  • The Middle - Episode 13 - Ovary And Out
    Episode 13
    Ovary And Out
  • The Middle - Episode 14 - Sorry Not Sorry
    Episode 14
    Sorry Not Sorry
  • The Middle - Episode 15 - Dental Hijinks
    Episode 15
    Dental Hijinks
  • The Middle - Episode 16 - Swing and a Miss
    Episode 16
    Swing and a Miss
  • The Middle - Episode 17 - Exes and Ohhhs
    Episode 17
    Exes and Ohhhs
  • The Middle - Episode 18 - The Par-tay
    Episode 18
    The Par-tay
  • The Middle - Episode 19 - The Confirmation
    Episode 19
    The Confirmation
  • The Middle - Episode 20 - Adult Swim
    Episode 20
    Adult Swim
  • The Middle - Episode 21 - Clear and Present Danger
    Episode 21
    Clear and Present Danger
  • The Middle - Episode 22 - The Final Final
    Episode 22
    The Final Final
  • The Middle - Episode 23 - Fight or Flight
    Episode 23
    Fight or Flight

The Middle season 8 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Frankie frantically searches for Axl's lost graduation gift, while Sue crafts a heartfelt birthday video for Mike, which he awkwardly dismisses. Axl grapples with feeling emasculated when Cindy defends him from a bully, leading to a failed attempt at physical training with Brick. Amidst these challenges, Mike shares a rare emotional moment with Sue about his past, and Brick opts for mental strength over physical, impressing Cindy with his dedication to self-improvement.

Full Episode S08E21 Recap

### Frosting Emergency and the Forgotten Gift - **Sue** searches for frosting, while **Frankie** looks for a hidden gift for **Axl's** graduation. - Frankie can't remember the gift but finds backup cookies. ### Disinterest in Mike's Birthday - Frankie and Sue discuss their lack of enthusiasm for **Mike's** birthday, planning a simple celebration. ### Brick's School Encounter - **Brick** reluctantly interacts with **Dylan** at school. - **Cindy** defends Brick from Dylan's bullying. ### Sue's Birthday Video Plan - Sue plans a video tribute for Mike's birthday, involving interviews with family members. ### Axl's Struggle with Being Defended by Cindy - Axl confides in Brick about feeling emasculated after Cindy defends him from a bully. ### Frankie's Search and Sue's Video Preparations - Frankie continues her search for Axl's gift. - Sue instructs her family on the video project, seeking emotional responses. ### Axl's Attempt to Train Brick - Axl tries to train Brick in physical fitness but struggles himself. ### Filming the Birthday Video - Sue films heartfelt and awkward moments with her family for Mike's video. ### The Discovered Gift: A Shoe Care Kit - Frankie finally finds Axl's graduation gift, a shoe care kit, but realizes it's underwhelming. ### Mike's Birthday: Low-Key Celebrations - The family celebrates Mike's birthday with minimal fuss, as he prefers. - Sue presents her video, but Mike is uncomfortable and dismisses it. ### Axl and Brick's Physical and Mental Training - Axl and Brick discuss physical decline and mental growth. - Axl tries to prove his strength but fails, worrying about aging. ### Mike's Uncomfortable Appreciation of the Video - Mike is awkwardly grateful for Sue's video but remains emotionally distant. ### A Father-Daughter Talk - Mike shares a rare emotional moment with Sue, discussing his mother's death. - They bond over memories of Mike's mother. ### Brick's New Approach to Strength - Brick decides to focus on mental strength, reading heavy books. - Cindy is impressed by Brick's commitment to self-improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frankie searching for in the house?

Frankie is searching for a graduation gift she hid for Axl.

Why is Sue creating a video?

Sue is making a video tribute for Mike's birthday.

What issue is Axl facing at school?

Axl feels emasculated after his girlfriend Cindy defends him from a bully.

How does Frankie plan to celebrate Mike's birthday?

Frankie plans a simple celebration with a defrosted steak and minimal fuss.

What does the forgotten gift Frankie finds turn out to be?

The forgotten gift is a "Busy Businessman's Luxury Shoe Care Kit" for Axl.

What physical training does Axl attempt with Brick?

Axl tries to train Brick in physical fitness, but struggles himself.

How does Mike react to Sue's birthday video?

Mike feels uncomfortable and dismisses the video early.

What emotional story does Mike share with Sue?

Mike shares a memory of his mother, who died when he was young, and their bond.

How does Brick decide to improve himself?

Brick decides to focus on mental strength by reading heavy books.

What is the main theme of the episode?

The episode explores themes of self-improvement, family dynamics, and emotional expression.

 
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