THE MIDDLE “Thanksgiving III” Season 3 Episode 10 Review

The Middle “Thanksgiving III” Season 3, Episode 10 – With Molly Shannon guest starring as “Auntie Fabulous” on The Middle, I was sure the Heck family Thanksgiving would not disappoint. Although I should have been struck by the passive aggressive rivalry between Frankie and her sister, I really could not get past the revelation that Frankie’s mother began cooking and freezing the holiday dinner back in July. Not only is that gross but it is equally problematic that Frankie’s mother just began the defrosting process on Thanksgiving morning. It came as no surprise when grandma announced that the defrosting process sucked the flavor out of the food. In true sitcom fashion, the Heck’s Thanksgiving has all the signs of a holiday disaster in the first three minutes of this episode.

Sue became a new member of the “blah blah sisterhood” and we learned way too much information when it was revealed that she not only started her period on September 21st, she sent out an e-mail announcement. That revelation still pales in comparison to the four-month old Thanksgiving dinner grandma has waiting in her freezer.

The day gets even worse when it is revealed that there is no television. That would have led me to throw a temper tantrum like Lucy and been my cue to leave.

Only Frankie is capable of having an argument that would begin with a competition over who was the most exhausted mom. Although based on cliché sibling rivalry, the use of the recipe as a narration tool for the episode was a nice touch. Brick’s brief stint as Inspector Whodunnit was funny to watch, particularly when he scared himself with his own footprints. I also enjoyed watching three generations of men make complete asses of themselves as they tried to hit on the cashier at what I’m guessing was probably the only store open on Thanksgiving.

Random thoughts and favorite moments…

What exactly goes on at a pilgrim hip hop recital?

I did not know that tiny marshmallows came in pink.

Brick is the pretty, pretty princess.

“She literally could not connect four and I could not stop connecting four.” – Brick

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