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11. Episode #1011: "The Clotharian Contamination Protocol" |
August 25, 2008
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Written By: Margaret Dunlap
Directed By: John Kretchmer
Guest Stars:TBA
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12. Episode #1012: "The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome"
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September 01, 2008
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Written By: Jordan Rosenberg
Directed By: TBA
Guest Stars:TBA
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UPDATED 5/8: Casting sides reveal that Wendy gains a personal rival in the television version of The Middleman. Otto (Name changed to Pip), son to the owner of the building containing Wendy and Lacey's illegal sublet, aspires to be an artist no matter the medium.
He appears in at least two episodes and I wouldn't be surprised if he apeared in more.
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1. Episode #1001: "The Pilot Episode Sanction" |
June 16, 2008
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2. Episode #1003: "The Accidental Occidental Conception" |
June 23, 2008
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Written By: Sarah Watson
Directed By: Michael Zinberg
Guest Stars:Elaine Hendrix as Roxy Wasserman, Matt Funke as Trevor
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 6/10: According to Spoiler TV, this is the official episode synopsis as issued by ABC Family:
"When a Terra Cotta Warrior is brought back to life, The Middleman and Wendy set out to stop him before he can take the last living heir of the Qin dynasty to the land of the dead, releasing a hail of fire that will rain down on the Earth for a thousand years. With some help from fashionista and reformed succubus, Roxy Wasserman, the two must make a daring trip to the underworld to get the deed done. But will Wendy be able to focus on their latest mission, or will the fallout of her argument with Lacey get in the way?
Still stinging from Wendy's harsh criticisms, Lacey lands herself a job as Roxy's assistant, which tests her activist spirit."
UPDATED 5/26: According to Spoiler TV, this episode will now air as the second episode.
UPDATED 5/5: According to The Middleblog, Elaine Hendrix (pictured - photo by Ralph King) and Matt Funke will be playing recovering succubi working in the fashion industry.
UPDATED 4/28: Casting sides for the episode indicate this is a supernatural episode. A Terracotta Warrior attempts to kidnap a little boy named Duncan to the underworld because he is the last heir to the Qin Dynasty.
During the episode the Middleman seeks supernatural help from a very interesting fashionista.
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3. Episode #1004: "The Sino-Mexican Revelation" |
June 30, 2008
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Written By: Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Directed By: Jeremiah Chechik
Guest Stars:Mark Dacascos as Sensei Ping
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 6/27: ABC Family has posted a table read of pretty much the entire script here.
UPDATED 6/12: According to Spoiler TV, the official ABC Family description of the episode is as follows:
"Mark Dacascos, who starred as Eric Draven in the short-lived The Crow: Stairway to Heaven television series, is guest-starring in the Monday, June 30 episode of ABC Family's The Middleman.
'The Sino-Mexican Revelation.' June 30, 2008
Wendy must save the day when The Middleman and Sensei Ping are kidnapped by a band of Lucha Libre wrestlers.
To become a full-fledge Middleman, Wendy must first undergo training from Sensei Ping, the most lethal man alive. But things go horribly wrong when Sensei Ping is abducted by an angry group of Mexican wrestlers seeking revenge under Wendy's watch. After sending her home for the day, The Middleman starts to search for the famous fighter but soon finds himself also entrapped by the Lucha Libres. Now as their last hope, Wendy must prove herself capable as she heads down to the Yucatan to rescue both her boss and the martial arts master. "
That's right! The IRON CHEF (Well, the Chairman) is SENSEI PING!
How awesome is THAT!?
UPDATED 5/26: According to Spoiler TV, this episode will now air as the third episode.
GRAPHIC NOVEL DESCRIPTION (4/24/08): Sensei Ping arrives to train Wendy in the ways of middlefu. But on the way back to Jolly Fats Wehawkin Temp Agency, Wendy fails to stop a band of Luchadores from kidnapping her new teacher. As a result, the Middleman benches her and goes on a rescue operation alone.
When the Middleman himself is captured, can Wendy rise to the challenge of saving both strong headed men?
UPDATED 4/24: Based on The Second Volume Inevitability by Javier Grillo-Marxuach and Les McClaine.
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4. Episode #1002: "The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum" |
July 7, 2008
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Written By: Tracey Stern
Directed By: Jeremiah Chechik
Guest Stars:TBA
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 6/17: ABC Family has released an official description:
ALIEN GENOCIDE MUST BE PUT TO AN END IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “THE MIDDLEMAN”
Burbank, CA (June 17, 2008) – Wendy struggles through a bad day on the job as she and The Middleman hunt down an alien killer in “The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, July 7 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).
The Middleman and Wendy are called to look into the strange disappearance of a rich socialite during a fateful shopping trip. As their trail leads them through the world of plastic surgery addiction, they realize that they are dealing with a group of exiled aliens who are being hunted by an unknown entity. But who would hunt down a peaceful species of aliens whose only affliction is the appearance of too much facial work?
Meanwhile, Wendy is upset to find out that Ben has posted their break-up video online and tries to avoid Lacey who is channeling her inner therapist.
UPDATED 6/05: Another Spoiler TV scoop reveals that the villain for this episode is a killer alien.
UPDATED 5/26: According to Spoiler TV, this episode has been moved and will now air as the fourth episode.
UPDATED 4/28: TheMiddleman.FR reveals that we'll see a flashback or dream of Wendy getting her trusty lighter.
The site also claims that the episode revolves around a disappearing woman. The options of spontaneous combustion or pocket nuke are brought up.
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5. Episode #1005: "The Flying Fish Zombification" |
July 14, 2008
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Written By: Andy Reaser
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
Guest Stars:Melanie Hawkins, Drew Tyler Bell as Pip
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 6/23: ABC Family has released an official description (No, that is sadly NOT a typo on the time.):
THE UN-DEAD WALKS THE EARTH CRAVING MORE THAN JUST FLESH IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “THE MIDDLEMAN”
"Wendy and The Middleman must find the origin of a zombie outbreak in “The Flying Fish Zombification,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, July 14 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).
After a newlywed unfortunately turns into a zombie and attacks her husband on their honeymoon, The Middleman and Wendy are called in to stop the spreading of the disease before there is a nationwide zombie outbreak. After several cries for trout, they soon learn they are hunting not your typical un-dead creatures, but rather trout eating zombies that have some interesting ties to a new energy drink. Can The Middleman and Wendy put a stop to the energy drink distribution to a caffeine craving public in time?
Meanwhile, Lacey and Noser feel abandoned by Wendy after she ditches out on helping set up for their annual Art Crawl exhibition."
UPDATED 5/5: Casting sides reveal a Trout-Craving-Zombie outbreak. Can the Middleman and Wendy find the cause before it spreads? Will they have to shoot everyone in the head? Will they be able to stop it in time for Wendy to make it to her roommate's performance?
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6. Episode #1006: "The Boyband Superfan Interrogation" |
July 21, 2008
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Written By: Jordan Rosenberg
Directed By: Norman Buckley
Guest Stars: Drew Tyler Bell as Pip, Sean Davis
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 6/30: official ABC Family episode description:
BOY BANDS ARE THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL
IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “THE MIDDLEMAN”
Real Life Boy Band Varsity Fanclub Guest Stars
The Middleman and Wendy learn that there is more than just good looks and marginal talent behind a boy-band in “The Boy-Band Superfan Interrogation,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, July 21 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).
As little warp holes are popping up throughout the city, Wendy and The Middleman are on the hunt for the culprit. Their search soon leads them to a foul-mouthed, boy-band obsessed 14-year old who is more than she seems. Realizing that this little girl is actually an alien warrior sent to prevent an exiled alien dictator and his generals, who are posing as a world famous boy-band named Varsity Fanclub, from returning to their home plant and wreaking havoc, The Middleman and Wendy step aside. But when they find out that if the little girl’s plan to stop the boy-band succeeds, their loyal sidekick Ida becomes toast, they can’t just wait idly by. Can The Middleman and Wendy stop Varsity Fanclub from warping back to their home planet with their curiously catchy tunes and slick dance moves without destroying Ida?
UPDATED 5/26: I've read some more casting sides for this episode, but still fear for my life. Still, I just can't post nothing (double negative - ON PURPOSE!) so... tidbits:
"REALLY LOW TABLES!"
"I have cable. What?"
"Did she ever mention building a machine capable of punching holes in the fabric of space?"
"Creepy phallic sculptures?"
"(BLEEP!)(BLEEP!)(BLEEP!)"
UPDATED 5/8: I actually just read some spoilers for this episode, but my friend Jordan (see writer of episode) has threatened me bodily harm if I ruin his epi. So the only thing I really feel safe saying is:
"Scream your love!"
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7. Episode #1007: "The Cursed Tuba Contingency" |
July 28, 2008
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Written By: hans beimler
Directed By: Jeremiah Chechik
Guest Stars: Elaine Hendrix as Roxy Wasserman
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 5/26: According to casting sides, this episode revolves around an "instrument of mass destruction." A, as the title says, cursed tuba is stolen and everyone, including the returning Roxy Wasserman from "Accidental Occidental," wants it.
Can the Middleman and Wendy stop it from being played?
Oh, and I'm not sure if this a first for the season or not, but Noser definitely gets out of his hallway this episode.
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8. Episode #1008: "The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation" |
August 04, 2008
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Written By: Sarah Watson
Directed By: Michael Zinberg
Guest Stars:Ashley Johnson, Tyler Kain
See the image gallery for this episode.
UPDATED 6/25: The Middleblog reveals that the sorority house has been renamed from the "GREEK" inspired ZBZ to "Omega Theta Nu."UPDATED 6/05: Casting sides reveal quite a lot about this episode. As you might be able to guess from the title - it's a ghost episode.
The Middleman learns of a haunted Sorority House (Zeta Beta Zeta) and sends Wendy undercover to find out if the plot is Supernatural or Scooby Do.
All the while, Lacey's home macking on the guy Wendy's crushing on.
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9. Episode #1009: "The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown" |
August 11, 2008
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Written By: Tracey Stern
Directed By: Michael Grossman
Guest Stars: Kevin Sorbo as Guy Doddard/69
UPDATED 6/22: According toSideReel Middleman from the 60s Guy Doddard will be played by Kevin Sorbo!
UPDATED 6/17: Spoiler TV has casting descriptions for this episode:
Sixty-Nine AKA Guy Doddard
Mid 30s-Mid 40s, Caucasian. Cryogenically frozen in 1969, this former Middleman is a Playboy-era hipster who is untouched by time. In other words, Sixty-Nine is a rank sexist who smokes, boozes and expects his women to dress sexily, or not at all. Revived to do battle with an old nemesis, Sixty-Nine refuses to believe that the villain in question is dead, and he's completely bummed out when he's forced to retire and cede power to the current Middleman. Unwilling to be sidelined, Sixty-Nine may have a nefarious scheme up his sleeve and he uses the gullible Wendy as a key component of his daring, dangerous plan. .Guest Star;
Derek
Early 20s, all ethnicities. This disguised perpetrator is mistaken for the Candle, an arch-villain who can melt things at room temperature. Actually, this "super villain" is just a 23 years old kid who lived near the real Candle, and inherited his ray gun when the older man died. He was instructed to use the ray gun for the good of humanity - but Derek just couldn't resist knocking over a jewelry store or two in the interim. But now, his life of crime is rudely interrupted by the Middleman. sptv050769. One Day Guest Star;
Lord Jeremiah Purcell
Mid 30s-Mid 40s, all ethnicities. This extravagantly attired fop is a British arms dealer who lives in a "nefarious mansion," where he presides over an arcane card game that is played, often to the death. He welcomes the disguised Sixty-Nine and Wendy as new players - but he turns ugly when he realizes that his guests are not quite whom they seem. Possible Guest Star;
Jewelry Store Owner
50s, all ethnicities. This elegant woman has just had her jewelry store melted by a mysterious intruder with a ray gun. When Wendy and the Middleman question her about the incident, she responds with abrasive irony. Possible One Day Guest Star.
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10. Episode #1010: "The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation" |
August 18, 2008
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Written By: Andy Reaser
Directed By: TBA
Guest Stars:TBA
UPDATED 7/28:ABC FAMILY OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:
PUPPETS WANT TO SUCK YOUR BLOOD IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “THE MIDDLEMAN”
The Middleman and Wendy must take on fang bearing foes in “The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, August 18 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).
When artifacts from Vlad the Impaler go up for auction, Wendy and The Middleman prepare to acquire them all in effort to stop a possible vampire resurgence. But things go horribly awry when the last artifact, Vlad’s beloved ventriloquist puppet Vladdy, takes over the soul of the auctioneer and gets away. Now The Middleman and Wendy must stop Vladdy from reuniting with his puppet bride and bringing on an eternal night of blood. Things only go from bad to worse when the demonic puppet learns about The Middleman’s feelings for Lacey and uses her to force our hero to make a dangerous decision. Will Wendy be left on her own to face the unnatural wooden forces of evil or can The Middleman come up with a plan to save the world from vampire restoration and the woman he loves?
Meanwhile, when Noser mysteriously disappears, Lacey joins forces with Pip to track down their missing friend, much to The Middleman’s chagrin.
“The Middleman” stars Matt Keeslar, Natalie Morales, Mary Pat Gleason, Brit Morgan and Jake Smollett.
UPDATED 6/25: Casting sides for this ep are out but... ever read something SO good you just couldn't bring yourself to spoil it? Well, maybe not since if you're here it's for spoilers no matter what. So, I won't leave you COMPLETELY high and dry... I just can't spell out every little detail in the sides. So, here are a few bullet points:
- Vampiric. Ventriloquist. Dummies. (Obviously - and NO, this is not "Smile Time 2" - far from it!)
- You'll be surprised by who can handle a puppet.
- Poor Noser sees some danger.
- And he also reveals a deeeeep dark seeecret!
- At least one of the already growing shipper groups will be pretty gosh darn happy.
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