SEASON 1
Note: Episode numbers refer to shooting order.
August 25th, 2008
Episode 1011 - "The Clotharian Contamination Protocol"
Written by Margaret Dunlap
Directed by John Kretchmer
A malign Ida—who has been infested by nanobots from outer space—dupes The Middleman and Wendy into initiating a lockdown at Middleman HQ.
September 01st, 2008
Episode 1012 - "The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome"
Written by Jordan Rosenberg
Directed by TBA
June 16th, 2008
Episode 1001 - "The Pilot Episode Sanction"
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Direced by Jeremiah ChechikWatch the trailer for this episode.
June 23rd, 2008
Episode 1003 - "The Accidental Occidental Conception"
Written by Sarah Watson
Directed by Michael Zinberg
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.
June 30th, 2008
Episode 1004 - "The Sino-Mexican Revelation"
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Direced by Jeremiah Chechik
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.
Watch the Trailer for this Episode.
July 07th, 2008
Episode 1002 - "The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum"
Written by Tracey Stern
Direced by Jeremiah ChechikThe 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.
July 14th, 2008
Episode 1005 - "The Flying Fish Zombification"
Written by Andy Reaser
Directed by Allan KroekerAfter 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.
July 21st, 2008
Episode 1006 - "The Boyband Superfan Interrogation"
Written by Jordan Rosenberg
Directed by Norman Buckley
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?
July 28th, 2008
Episode 1007 - "The Cursed Tuba Contingency"
Written by Hans Beimler
Directed by Jeremiah Chechik
August 04th, 2008
Episode 1008 - "The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation"
Written by Sarah Watson
Directed by Michael Zinberg
August 11th, 2008
Episode 1009 - "The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown"
Written by Tracey Stern
Directed by Michael GrossmanA FROZEN FRIEND FROM THE PAST LENDS A HAND IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “THE MIDDLEMAN”
Kevin Sorbo Guest Stars as the 1969 Middleman
When an old foe returns The Middleman and Wendy turn to an unusual ally in “The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, August 11 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).
In 1969, The Middleman had an arch nemesis named The Candle. When the dastardly villain disappeared, the 1969 Middleman took a drastic step by cryogenically freezing himself with the strict instructions to be unfrozen when The Candle should ever return. Thirty-nine years later, The Middleman and Wendy stumble across a new case that seems eerily similar to The Candle’s M.O. While researching how to handle the old foe’s return, Ida drops the bomb on them about her instructions to unfreeze the 1969 Middleman. With a 40-year vendetta and a ‘60s mindset, will the old Middleman be able to work with The Middleman and Wendy to catch The Candle, or will their differences get in the way of justice?
Meanwhile, worrying about her “perfect” relationship with Tyler and how her job may interfere with it, Wendy goes to 1969 Middleman for advice.
August 18th, 2008
Episode 1010 - "The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation"
Written by Andy Reaser
Directed by TBA
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.
