The Middle

With school about to start in a few days, Frankie realizes that she and Mike have barely spent any time together with the kids over the summer. So she insists that they take a short family vacation

With school about to start in a few days, Frankie realizes that she and Mike have barely spent any time together with the kids over the summer. So she insists that they take a short family vacation.

With Sue now in high school, Axl, who is totally embarrassed by her presence, decides to play a mischievous trick on her which earns his perfectionist sister a collection of tardy slips.

Frankie demands changes at home and flees to her mom's house.

Frankie discovers Axl hasn't studied for his quickly approaching PSATs.

Frankie and Mike consider leaving their house.

Frankie takes Brick's social skills group trick or treating.

Axl might have a football scholarship, if he behaves!

Frankie is thrilled when she learns that the Orson Community Theater is putting on a production of The Wizard of Oz.

Frankie squabbles with her sister at Thanksgiving.

Frankie plans a Christmas Eve party; Mike struggles to keep Frankie's Christmas gift a secret.

The Hecks assign each other New Year's resolutions.

Frankie reassesses her family's life after a family funeral.

The Hecks take advantage of the Donahues' new car.

Mike angers Frankie on Valentine's Day by refusing to present her with a romantic gesture.

Frankie helps Sue get Justin Bieber concert tickets.

The kids have a "sit-down" with Frankie & Mike.

Sue yearns to celebrate her leap year birthday in a big way.

Brick delivers newspapers for a veteran newsman.

Inspired by a church sermon, the Hecks search for a purpose.

Sue finds a kindred spirit in her awkward school guidance counselor, Jane Marsh, who inspires her to reinvent herself as Suki.

Brick finds a bad-luck four-leaf clover.

Frankie uses Brick to snitch on Sue and Axl.

Mike's brother is getting married.