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 on the fifth season finale.

Sue feels a new sense of freedom with Axl is out of the house; Brick avoids the school bathroom; and Frankie is jealous that Axl returns Mike’s calls and texts – but not hers.

Sue gets a job at the mall to buy herself a car; Axl begins to spend his nights at home to avoid his college roommate; and Frankie & Mike are called into Brick’s principal’s office.

In the series’ 100th episode, the town of Orson celebrates its 100th Anniversary: Frankie & Mike drive a giant cow float in the parade and Axl & his friends restart Boss Co.

As Halloween approaches, Sue holds a séance with her Wrestlerettes; Axl is hazed by the football team and not allowed to his own party; and Brick tries to ask a girl to the dance.

Frankie finds solace in rescuing and taking in a lost dog; Sue actually makes the volleyball team; and Axl calls on Brick for help with his college academics classes.

Frankie’s parents – along with some uninvited guests – show up for Thanksgiving dinner; while Axl tries to find the perfect time to tell his parents some bad news.

Frankie and Mike’s romantic house-sitting weekend is jeopardized by the home’s technical difficulties, and the bratty neighborhood Glossner kids invade the Heck household.

Home from college, Axl would rather spend his Christmas vacation with his friends vs. his family; while Sue’s allergic reaction to the Christmas tree threatens to ruin her holiday.

Frankie and Mike become concerned when Brick suddenly develops a host of irrational fears. Meanwhile, Sue is both disgusted and intrigued with affection of the neighborhood bully.

An angry Sue tries to out-prank Axl, when she discovers he stole the school’s mascot head; Meanwhile Frankie’s boss, Dr. Goodwin, tries to befriend her after-work.

When Frankie drives the school carpool, Brick and his friends fear she is ruining their chances of attending the “no tardy party.” Axl hits the books to tutor a hot student.

The Hecks may lose out on an All-You-Can-Eat buffet when they find themselves being counseled by a new minister (KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY) after their family squabble disrupts his sermon.

Mike’s being presented with an award for 20 years of service, but doesn’t want to go. Sue puts together a plan to get noticed at school. Axl tracks down a mystery girl.

Mike is forced to take a paid vacation, but can’t relax with Brick around. Frankie discovers that Axl has been secretly staying with the Donahues over Spring Break.

Frankie is arrested over one of Brick’s unreturned library books, and Sue is not impressed by Reverend TimTom’s (PAUL HIPP) new girlfriend, Reverend Tammy (CASEY WILSON).

Frankie & Mike discover that they are more fun and charming with others than they are at home; Sue ends up with multiple prom dates; Brick asks for Axl’s help with a book report.

Mike reluctantly becomes the new head coach of Sue’s soccer team, and Frankie discovers that a hideous smell emanating from inside the house is actually coming from Brick.

Frankie pleads with neighborhood nemesis Rita Glossner (BROOKE SHIELDS) to take down her annoying wind chimes, while Sue informs the family that she and Darrin are dating again.

Sue frantically tries to earn a scholarship to help pay for college, and Frankie must find a way to secretly send out the dental appointment reminder cards she forgot to mail for Dr. Goodwin.

Frankie sets up office hours in which the kids can only voice their needs between five and six p.m., and Mike keeps a stern eye on Darrin to ensure that he doesn’t take advantate of Sue.

Sue enters a “Hands on a Hard Body" contest to try to win a car, while Mike and his wayward brother Rusty (NORM MACDONALD) take a road trip with Brick to a Chicago spelling bee.

In the first part of a two-part season finale, Sue counts down the days until the family departs on their road trip to Disney World, while Axl anxiously awaits his grades.

In the second part of the two-part season finale, the Hecks arrive at Walt Disney World and attempt to stay positive, despite a barrage of mishaps that threaten to ruin their trip.