Middle 9x2 | The

: 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.

: 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.

: 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

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

: Axl takes a job as a school bus driver, which Mike and Frankie find disappointing given his recent business degree.

(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

: Mike eventually agrees to speak at Brick’s career day, telling the class about his work at the quarry, though Brick ultimately regrets asking him.