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The Bridge is the twenty-third episode of season two.


Summary[]

Frankie and Mike force Brick to confront his fear of crossing bridges, while Axl competes with a fellow classmate for a job.

Plot[]

Brick has always had an irrational fear of going over the Shady Lake Bridge. The means the family must race through the back roads if they have any chance of making it to the half-price all-you-can-eat tater bar before the special ends. The speeding ticket Mike gets on the way makes this an extremely expensive value meal.

Frankie takes a crack at getting her son to make the great journey over water. Nothing works. Brick makes a compelling case for not crossing the bridge. If the thing collapses, they'll be trapped inside the car until someone finds their bloated bodies, which will be hard to identify after fish eat out their eyeballs. Told ya it was compelling. Mike's efforts to make Brick cross the bridge are also met with supreme resistance.

Frankie spins their failure at the bridge into a parental victory. Brick isn't stubborn. He's a confident, independent young man who thinks for himself and trusts his own instincts. Sounds good to us! Nevertheless, Frankie and Mike try one more time to go over that bridge. They actually cruise across during an argument without even realizing it. Too bad Brick hopped out of the back seat before they left.

The local pool is opening soon. An emotional, hormonal Sue needs a new bathing suit. Frankie tries to support her during a trying trying-on session inside the store dressing room. Dozens of swimsuits are cast aside as Sue can't seem to find the perfect two-piece. Only after the saleswoman says she looks adorable does Sue finally deems one suit suitable for summer.

There's a job opening for a lifeguard at the pool. Axl's competition includes Bob and pal Sean. The thing about Sean is, well, he's a Donahue. That's the family everybody envies. Well, the Hecks envy them. Axl and Sean battle it out for that coveted position. It's coveted because it gives them a bird's eye view of babes in bikinis. Oh, and they also want to save lives. At the end of the competition, Axl gets the gig. Woo hoo!

The community pool finally opens, but Sue refuses to take off her shirt to show off her new swimsuit. She does give a friend a sneak peek at her shoulder strap, though. As for Axl, the lifeguard job isn't exactly what he had in mind. Kids are running rampant while paying no regard to his whistle. He tells Frankie that she has no idea what it's like dealing with children who don't listen. Actually, she has some idea.

Six months pass, and Brick finally makes his way across that bridge. There was no particular reason behind the incredible journey. It was just time. Of course, it'll probably take another six months before he's ready to cross the bridge in a car.

The Middle Episodes
Season 1
PilotThe CheerleaderThe Floating AnniversaryThe TripThe Block PartyThe Front DoorThe ScratchThanksgivingSiblingsChristmasThe JeansThe NeighborThe InterviewThe YellingValentine's DayThe BeeThe Break-UpThe Fun HouseThe Final FourTV or Not TVWorry DutyMother's DaySignalsAverage Rules
Season 2
Back to SchoolHomecomingThe Diaper IncidentThe QuarryForeign ExchangeHalloweenA Birthday StoryErrand BoyThanksgiving IIA Simple ChristmasTaking Back the HouseThe Big ChillSuper SundayValentine's Day IIFriends, Lies and VideotapeHecks on a PlaneThe Math ClassSpring CleaningThe LegacyRoyal WeddingMother's Day IIThe PromThe BridgeBack to Summer
Season 3
Forced Family FunHecking OrderMajor ChangesThe TestBad ChoicesHalloween IIHeck's Best ThingThe PlayThanksgiving IIIA Christmas GiftYear of the HecksThe MapHecking It UpValentine's Day IIIThe ConcertThe Sit DownLeap YearThe Paper RouteGet Your Business DoneThe Guidance CounselorThe CloverThe TellingThe Wedding
Season 4
Last Whiff of SummerThe Second ActBunny TherapyThe HoseHalloween III: The DrivingThe SafeThanksgiving IVChristmas HelpTwenty YearsLife SkillsOne Kid at a TimeThe FriendThe SmileValentine's Day IVWinners and LosersWheel of PainThe NameThe BachelorDollar DaysFrom Orson with LoveHallelujah HoedownThe DitchThe Graduation
Season 5
The Drop OffChange in the AirThe PotatoThe 100thHalloween IV: The Ghost StoryThe JumpThanksgiving VThe KissThe Christmas TreeSleepless in OrsonWar of the HecksThe CarpoolHungry GamesThe AwardVacation DaysStormy MoonThe WalkThe SmellThe Wind ChimesThe OptimistOffice HoursHeck on a Hard BodyOrlandoThe Wonderful World of Hecks
Season 6
Unbraceable YouThe Loneliest LockerMajor AnxietyThe TableHalloween V: The HangingThe SinkholeThanksgiving VIThe College TourThe Christmas WallPam Freakin' StaggsA Quarry StoryHecks on a TrainValentine's Day VIThe AnswerSteaming Pile of GuiltFlirting with DisasterThe Waiting GameOperation InfiltrationSiblings and SombrerosFood CourtingTwo of a KindWhile You Were SleepingMother's Day ReservationsThe Graduate
Season 7
Not Your Brother's Drop OffCutting the CordThe ShirtRisky BusinessLand of the LostHalloween VI: Tick Tock DeathHomecoming II: The TailgateThanksgiving VIIThe ConventionNot So Silent NightThe RushBirds of a FeatherFloating 50Film, Friends and Fruit PiesHecks at a MovieThe Man HuntThe Wisdom TeethA Very Donahue VacationCrushedSurvey Says...The LanaiNot Mother's DayFind My HecksThe Show Must Go On
Season 8
The Core GroupA Tough Pill to SwallowHalloween VII: The HeckoningTrue GritRoadkillThanksgiving VIILook Who's Not TalkingTrip and FallA Very Marry ChristmasEscape OrsonHoosier MaidPitch ImperfectOvary and OutSorry Not Sorry Dental Hijinks Swing and a Miss Exes and OhhhsThe Par-tayThe ConfirmationAdult SwimClear and Present DangerThe Final FinalFight or Flight
Season 9
Vive La HecksPlease Don't Feed the HecksMeet the ParentsHalloween VIII: Orson Murder MysteryRole of a LifetimeThe SetupThanksgiving IXEyes Wide OpenThe 200thNew Year's RevelationsThe Other ManMommapaloozaGuess Who's Coming to Frozen DinnerToastedThe Crying GameHecks vs. Glossners: The Final BattleThank You for Not KissingBat Out of HeckGreat HeckspectationsThe Royal FlushSplit DecisionA Heck of a Ride
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