Factual error: Even if the cable was out at the grandparents' house due to them getting rid of it, the TV itself should still turn on. Access or no access to cable does not dictate whether a TV can be turned on or not.
The Middle (2009)
1 factual error in Thanksgiving III
Starring: Neil Flynn, Patricia Heaton, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Genres: Comedy
Continuity mistake: Axl and his friend chase Darren out of the house and into the snow, churning a path in the snow. However, in the overhead shots of all three boys, the churned snow path is not there, just undisturbed snow.
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