The Middle 9x2 -

: Patricia Heaton (Frankie), Neil Flynn (Mike), Charlie McDermott (Axl), Eden Sher (Sue), and Atticus Shaffer (Brick).

(Season 9, Episode 2) of The Middle originally aired on October 10, 2017. This episode of the farewell season highlights the family's typical struggles with money, social status, and growing up. Episode Overview The Middle 9x2

: Brick tries to maintain a "cool" reputation as a high school sophomore and is mortified when Axl is the one driving his bus. Key Cast & Guest Stars : Patricia Heaton (Frankie), Neil Flynn (Mike), Charlie

: The apartment subletters, Derek and Andy, were first introduced in season 7 when Axl and Hutch rented a house from them—which they also illegally subletted. Episode Overview : Brick tries to maintain a

: Frankie discovers that giving small "gifts" (old junk from her house) to neighbor Nancy Donahue results in Nancy returning the favor with home-cooked meals.

: Jonathan Goldstein as Professor Mark Beckett. Fun Facts & Trivia

: Sean reminds Sue that she once rescued him from a drainage pipe when they were younger, subtly addressing their evolving feelings and shifting gender roles.