ABC Announces Episode 4.05 Posted October 1 2012

ABC Announces Episode 4.05

ABC has issued the press release for the October 17th episode of The Middle. Brooke Shields reprises her role as Rita Glossner, the Hecks' trashy neighbour, in the episode.

"The Hose" - Trashy neighbor Rita Glossner (Brooke Shields) returns and is about to rain fire upon the Heck household when she accuses Frankie of stealing her hose. Meanwhile, Sue takes a peek at Mike's paycheck and is so shocked at how little he makes that she decides to call off her first official road trip to Cincinnati for her school mascot duties in order to save money; and while Brick learns about the birds and bees in school, Axl shocks his little brother by explaining the whole process in graphic detail, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Brock Ciarlelli (Brad) and Blaine Saunders (Carly) reprise their roles in the episode. "The Hose" was writen by Stacey Pulwer and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

Episode: The Hose Tags: Season 4, episodes

More about the episode

The Hose
Season 4, Episode 5 - Aired October 17, 2012

Trashy neighbor Rita Glossner (Brooke Shields) returns and is about to rain fire upon the Heck household when she accuses Frankie of stealing her hose. Meanwhile, Sue takes a peek at Mike's paycheck and is so shocked at how little he makes that she decides to call off her first official road trip to Cincinnati for her school mascot duties in order to save money; and while Brick learns about the birds and bees in school, Axl shocks his little brother by explaining the whole process in graphic detail.

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