Ep 11. War of the Hecks

The Middle season 5 episode 11, titled "War of the Hecks," follows the Heck family as they prepare for their annual Christmas celebrations. The episode revolves around the family's tradition of creating an original float for the town's holiday parade. Each year, the family competes against their neighbors, the Glossners, to see whose float is better.

The episode begins with Frankie (Patricia Heaton) worrying about the competition after learning that the Glossners have hired a professional decorator to help them with their float. Meanwhile, Mike (Neil Flynn) is focused on building the Heck family's float on a tight budget.

As the family begins to work on their float, they are met with several mishaps, including a broken-down car and a tree that falls on their float. Despite these setbacks, the Hecks are determined to create a float that will outshine the Glossners' float.

In addition to working on the float, the episode explores the individual storylines of each family member. Axl (Charlie McDermott) struggles with finding the perfect gift for his girlfriend, while Sue (Eden Sher) is determined to win a popular toy in a local radio station's contest. Meanwhile, Brick (Atticus Shaffer) is busy writing a holiday-themed middle-school paper.

As the day of the parade approaches, tensions rise between the Hecks and the Glossners. Both families are determined to win the competition, and their competitive spirit leads to a hilarious showdown.

Overall, "War of the Hecks" is a heartwarming holiday episode that showcases the importance of family traditions and coming together during the holiday season. The episode is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and relatable family dynamics that are sure to resonate with viewers.