Episode 17 — Wheel Of Painthe Middle : Season 4

: Frankie and Mike suspect their children are lying. To extract a confession, they create a "Wheel of Pain"—a spinning wheel featuring various punishments (like "No TV" or "No Phone"). The parents force the kids to spin it, hoping the pressure of escalating consequences—including the threat to Sue’s "Sue-weet 16" party—will cause one of them to crack.

: Outside of the family drama, Frankie struggles to impress her strict dental assisting instructor, Mrs. Armwood, played by guest star Jane Kaczmarek (known for Malcolm in the Middle ). Frankie needs her approval to secure a desirable dental rotation spot. Cast & Guest Stars Wheel of PainThe Middle : Season 4 Episode 17

Wheel Of Pain – The Middle (Season 4, Episode 17) - ‎Apple TV : Frankie and Mike suspect their children are lying

: Axl, Sue, and Brick accidentally break the family room window. Fearing the consequences, they band together and pin the blame on the neighborhood troublemakers, the Glossner kids. : Outside of the family drama, Frankie struggles

The episode revolves around a mystery and a creative form of parental discipline:

You can find the episode on platforms like Apple TV , Amazon Prime Video, and (formerly HBO Max).