The BEST episodes directed by Elliot Hegarty
#3 - Drugs
Bad Education - Season 2 - Episode 5
Mr Fraser organises a guest speaker for Drugs Awareness Day to Miss Gulliver's annoyance. Can Alfie persuade Stephen's parents to let him stay in school?
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#5 - Halloween II
The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 7
After being embarrassed over wearing a childish costume at a high school Halloween costume party and being ignored by the guys, Sue asks a flabbergasted Mike for his advice on what boys want when it comes to girls. Meanwhile, Frankie reluctantly volunteers to take Brick's socially awkward school social skills group trick-or-treating, and Axl and his friends devise a plan to trick rather than treat the neighborhood kids on Halloween.
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#6 - Bunny Therapy
The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 4
Brick is given a bunny to help him with a quirky new tic.
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#7 - The American
Bad Education - Season 2 - Episode 2
Alfie is shocked by the arrival of new teacher Mr Schwimer at Abbey Grove and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's class.
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#9 - Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle
The Middle - Season 9 - Episode 17
When the Glossners steal Sue's car, the Hecks, along with the Donahues and Bill Norwood, declare an all-out war.
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#10 - Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death
The Middle - Season 7 - Episode 6
Each member of the Heck family finds themselves in situations reminiscent of "The Twilight Zone."
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#11 - Thanksgiving VII
The Middle - Season 7 - Episode 8
The Hecks agree to forgo Thanksgiving after Frankie finds out that she's out of a job until January and must pick up a holiday position, which requires her to work on Thanksgiving in order to make ends meet. Much to her dismay, she ends up once again having to portray an overworked 19th century woman back at Heritage Village during the Harvest Feast and finds herself going face-to-face with Sheila (Faith Ford), a woman who definitely takes her job too seriously. Meanwhile, Sue goes back to work at Spudsy's over her holiday break in the hopes that she'll once again run into Logan - the dreamy Abercrombie guy, Axl finds himself in foreign territory when he starts becoming emotional over how his life has turned out, and Mike and Brick find themselves needing to find a bonding experience when the electricity goes out at the house and they are forced to interact with each other.
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#12 - Black Santa/White Christmas
black-ish - Season 1 - Episode 10
Dre campaigns to be the new Santa at the annual office Christmas party, but when that honor goes to Angelica, the lovely head of HR, he goes to great lengths to unseat her, because he’s convinced Stevens & Lido needs a black Santa. Meanwhile, Bow is tired of competing with Ruby over who cooks the big Christmas Eve dinner.
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#13 - Thanksgiving VIII
The Middle - Season 8 - Episode 6
Frankie decides that April is not good enough to be with Axl and does anything she can to keep her out of the annual family Christmas photo. Frankie must fight for Axl's attention when he announces that he will be spending Thanksgiving with April.
#14 - Swimming Gala
Bad Education - Season 2 - Episode 1
Abbey Grove's new term kicks off with the annual swimming gala, and Alfie bribes his class to take part with the promise of a trip to a restaurant.
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#15 - Funeral
Bad Education - Season 2 - Episode 3
Alfie is wracked with guilt when Miss Pickwell's suicide note lays the finger of blame on him after one of his class's pranks pushes her over the edge.
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#16 - Trip and Fall
The Middle - Season 8 - Episode 8
Trashy neighbor Rita Glossner talks an apprehensive Frankie into taking a road trip to an unknown destination. Mike takes an embarrassing fall at the quarry and has to deal with even more embarrassment when OSHA is called in to investigate. Sue attempts to convince Axl to end his estrangement with the family after learning their true feelings about April.
#17 - The Real Man
The Real O'Neals - Season 1 - Episode 6
When Pat plans a camping trip to enjoy some father-and-son bonding time with Jimmy, Kenny also joins them to prove that even though he’s gay he can still be manly. During the camping trip, Pat continuously pressures Jimmy about his upcoming wrestling match, which leads to a surprising result. Meanwhile, after Eileen discovers Shannon has been skipping her classes and refuses confirmation, she invites Father Phil over to help answer Shannon’s challenging questions she has about Catholicism.
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#18 - Valentine's Day
Bad Education - Season 2 - Episode 4
It is Valentine's Day and headmaster Mr Fraser has planned a special Abbey Grove Take Me Out to help the shy kids find love.
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#19 - Hecking Order
The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 3
Mike learns that Brick has been skipping gym class, and goes to meet with his fourth grade teacher. Meanwhile, Axl plans a prank on Sue, who is now in high school with him.
#20 - Ovary And Out
The Middle - Season 8 - Episode 13
Frankie becomes sad when her doctor informs her that her ovaries are shriveled up, which means her days of having kids are over. In an attempt to cheer her up, Mike offers to have him and Frankie babysit the neighbor's baby overnight, which puts some perspective on being an older parent. Meanwhile, Sue and Axl are a bit shocked when romantic sparks fly between Sean Donahue and Sue's roommate Lexie; and Brick tries his best to hone up on his font knowledge when he meets Gibson, a worthy font opponent.
#21 - The Test
The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 5
Frankie learns that Axl's PSAT's are fast approaching and he hasn't been preparing for them. Sue sets her sights high and decides to try out for cheerleading, while Mike decides that Brick needs to toughen up when he gets bullied at school.
#22 - The Jump
The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 6
Frankie rescues a lost dog and takes solace in the unconditional love she receives; Sue surprises her parents when she makes the volleyball team; Axl asks Brick for help with school.
#23 - Year of the Hecks
The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 12
After realizing that no one keeps their New Year's resolutions, Frankie decides that they will be assigned anonymously to each family member, and an all-you-can-eat buffet feast will be the reward for those who can abide by their chosen resolution for a week. But chaos soon ensues when Frankie must spend more time with Brick, Mike needs to smile more, Axl has to keep his bedroom clean, Sue needs to stop trying out for things she'll never make, and Brick must stop reading all of the time.
#24 - A Simple Christmas
The Middle - Season 2 - Episode 10
While Frankie's parents Tag and Pat visit for Christmas, Mike is less than thrilled. To make matters worse, the Hecks have a disagreement with them over Frankie's idea on how to celebrate the holiday without exchanging presents
#25 - Leaving Chatswin
Suburgatory - Season 2 - Episode 15
George is deeply affected when Marty passes away; after learning that Ryan has been dishonest, Tessa considers the future of their relationship and her plans for college.
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#26 - Fundraiser
Bad Education - Season 2 - Episode 6
When Abbey Grove is plunged into financial ruin, can Alfie come up with a plan to save it? And can he also stop Miss Gulliver from leaving?
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#27 - The Kiss
The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 8
Mike and Frankie agree to house-sit for Frankie's sister in hope of having a romantic, kid-free weekend; Axl, Darrin and Sean go on a road trip.
#29 - Junior Secretary's Day
Suburgatory - Season 2 - Episode 9
George has to manage Tessa's recovery after her wisdom teeth are removed and deal with Fred Shay, who has moved into their basement after a career setback; Dallas is insecure about her relationship with George.
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#30 - The Yelling
The Middle - Season 1 - Episode 14
Frankie makes a deal with her kids, that if they do their homework and keep chores she won't nag them. Meanwhile, Mike takes a job as a night driver with Bob.
#31 - Out in the Burbs
Suburgatory - Season 1 - Episode 11
When Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman around school, she becomes convinced that he's gay, when in fact he's an undercover narcotics officer. Lisa becomes deeply infatuated with Josh, and Tessa inadvertly convinces Mr. Wolfe to make special announcement to the student body. Meanwhile George re-evaluates his relationship with Dallas.
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#32 - Lice and Beary White
Trophy Wife - Season 1 - Episode 8
When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane tries to take charge leaving Kate feeling bulldozed. Jackie and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires and the lice problem worsens. Meanwhile, Pete plays mediator between Warren and Bert, who are fighting over custody of a teddy bear.
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#33 - Thanksgiving III
The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 10
Frankie's parents, Pat and Tag, invite the Hecks to spend a few days at their house to celebrate Thanksgiving together. But the festivities begin to fall apart quickly when Frankie's sister, Janet, and her family also join in, and soon the siblings are at each other's throats over their widely differing parenting techniques. Meanwhile, Mike tries to offer some advice to Axl on how to pick up girls when he witnesses his son trying to impress a pretty mini-mart cashier - and fails miserably; Brick attempts to prove his innocence when he is accused by Janet of damaging her daughter's expensive toy; and Sue is stoked when Frankie, Pat and Janet invite her to take part in their gossip sessions.
#34 - Hecks on a Plane
The Middle - Season 2 - Episode 16
Sue wins a family trip to New York, and the flight turns into a comedy of errors.
#35 - The Smile
The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 14
Frankie and Mike worry that Axl may not get a sports scholarship; Sue's school science project involves smiling; Brick wants an iPad.
#36 - One Kid at a Time
The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 12
When Frankie and Mike dedicate a day to each of their children, Axl takes them to a paintball range, Sue has them do 17 separate activities and Brick wants to go to a sci-fi convention.
#39 - Hostile Makeover
Super Fun Night - Season 1 - Episode 12
After her break-up with Richard, Kendall takes her anger out on Kimmie, so much so that the firm's frazzled head of HR (guest star Fred Armisen as Brian Headfoot) is called in to broker a truce between them. Marika and Helen-Alice agree to let Jazmine's vapid friends, Heidi and Hayley, give them a makeover at their new salon.
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#42 - The Assistant
Mr. Sunshine - Season 1 - Episode 8
When Roman becomes Alice's assistant, he surpasses her expectations; Alonzo makes a confession about a past relationship.
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#43 - Poetic Injustice
Suburgatory - Season 1 - Episode 16
When Fred and Sheila strike up a croquet match with Dallas and George, Fred misreads Sheila's interest in George. Fred tells George that Sheila is fantasizing about him and asks him to seduce her. Meanwhile Tessa desperately wants to impress the new poetry teacher, Ms. Evans, but she seems to prefer Dalia's prose.
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#46 - Terry by Design
Family Tools - Season 1 - Episode 10
In the series' final episode, when Terry impresses a client with design advice, she and Jack decide to expand the family business with "Designs By Terry." When the design business starts taking over Mr. Jiffy Fix, both Jack and Darren look for a way to separate the businesses, and it's up to Tony to get Terry and Jack talking again. Meanwhile, Mason becomes CPR certified and wants nothing more than to save a life.
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#47 - Eat, Pray, Eat
Suburgatory - Season 2 - Episode 17
When Dallas fears she will never compare to Alex, George's ex, she seeks solace in Jill Werner -- and carbs; Tessa thinks she has lost her youthful vigor; Noah uncovers a secret about his psychiatrist.
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#48 - Pam Freakin' Staggs
The Middle - Season 6 - Episode 10
Frankie acts like a teenager when she hangs out with Pam Staggs, a former classmate who was popular in high school. Meanwhile, Brick surprises Mike by winning an athletic award; Sue pursues some odd hobbies; and Axl seeks a date with Devin Levin.