The Middle

Against Axl's wishes, Frankie insists on having the entire Heck family along for the ride as they drive to his college to move him into his dorm. But the short drive turns into an eternity when Sue freaks out after discovering that Frankie forgot to fax in her essay to be a candidate for Junior Peer Leadership Advisor, and Brick proves once again that he can't be trusted when he keeps losing his new cell phone.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

he first day of school is upon the Heck family, and Sue finds herself feeling a sense of freedom she's never felt before with Axl not around to make her campus life miserable. But Brick, who is beginning middle school and afraid of getting a swirlie, avoids the bathroom at all costs. Meanwhile, Frankie becomes jealous of Mike when she discovers that Axl calls and returns his texts but won't do the same for her; and Sue's feelings for Darrin surface once again when Mike calls him over to help fix the air conditioner.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

After Frankie and Mike are forced to return the church van when it's discovered that their car has been repaired, Sue - who has been driving the other car - begins to freak out because she'll have to start taking the bus again. But when her parents tell her that she could get her own car if she got a job, Sue ends up working as a potato girl at a local mall eatery. Meanwhile, Frankie and Mike are called into Brick's principal's office and are informed that he has not attended any of his classes - and much to the family's dismay, Axl begins to spend his nights back home when he becomes fed up with having to deal with his horrible college roommate.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

During the Orson Centennial parade, Mike and Frankie volunteer to drive a float, Sue tries to make Darrin jealous, Axl tries to make some money, and Brick is upset over his town slogan not being chosen.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Sue holds a seance with her friends; the football team stops Axl from attending the Halloween party in his room; the family tries to give Brick advice about girls.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Frankie rescues a lost dog and takes solace in the unconditional love she receives; Sue surprises her parents when she makes the volleyball team; Axl asks Brick for help with school.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Axl looks for the right time to share news about his college classes; Frankie's dad reveals a gambling loss; Sue hides a secret; Brick determines to have lime-green Jell-O salad on Thanksgiving.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Mike and Frankie agree to house-sit for Frankie's sister in hope of having a romantic, kid-free weekend; Axl, Darrin and Sean go on a road trip.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Axl wants to spend time with his friends when he comes home for Christmas; Sue's allergies threaten to ruin her holiday; Brick's lie is uncovered.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Frankie and Mike start to worry when Brick begins developing irrational fears; Sue is conflicted about Derrick Glossner's behavior; Axl and Sean shut down Darrin's attempt to start a Boss Co spinoff.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Sue makes a discovery that leads to an ultimate prank battle with Axl; Brick tries to read a recommended biography on Debbie Reynolds.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Principal Barker (Rachel Dratch) asks the parents to form carpools while the bus drivers are on strike; Axl becomes an astronomy expert so he can tutor an attractive student; Mike receives two tickets to a basketball game.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Frankie tries to persuade Mike to attend a dinner honoring his dedicated service at the quarry; Sue forms a plan to build connections between students; Axl hopes to track down a girl who left a message on his phone.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Brick makes it hard for Mike to relax during the vacation he was forced to take; Frankie is furious when she learns that Axl was in town without letting her know; Sue tries extra hard to please her customers after receiving a bad review.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler
Writer(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler

When Frankie is arrested over an unreturned library book, she thinks Brick is at fault; Cassidy and Axl are reunited during spring break.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler
Writer(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler

Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances; Sue gets several dates to the prom; Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler
Writer(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler

Bill backs out of coaching the girls soccer team; Frankie tries to teach Brick better hygiene; Cassidy's painting confuses Axl.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Frankie begs Rita Glossner to take down her noisy wind chimes; Axl and Hutch try to figure out a way to retrieve a couch they found on the side of the road; Brick tries to come up with a new pretzel snack idea; Sue announces she is back with Darrin.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler
Writer(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler

Sue frantically tries to earn a college scholarship for when she graduates high school in two years; Frankie hopes to correct a mistake at work without her boss finding out; Brick demands a formal apology from Mike after a misunderstanding.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Frankie limits the hours during which the kids can voice their needs; Mike watches to make sure Darrin doesn't take advantage of Sue; Brick invites new friends over.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler
Writer(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler

Sue enters a contest to win a car; Mike and his brother bond on a road trip to Chicago for Brick's spelling bee; Frankie goes to Axl's dorm to help him find a missing desk.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline
Writer(s): Eileen Heisler,DeAnn Heline

Sue looks forward to the trip to Walt Disney World; Brick begs his parents to take him to meet his online girlfriend; Axl waits to learn his final grades.

Stars: Patricia Heaton,Neil Flynn,Charlie McDermott
Director(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler
Writer(s): DeAnn Heline,Eileen Heisler

A series of unfortunate events threaten to spoil the trip to Walt Disney World.