The Middle 9x2 Instant

: 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.

: 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.

(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

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

: Jonathan Goldstein as Professor Mark Beckett. Fun Facts & Trivia : Frankie discovers that giving small "gifts" (old

: 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

: 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. This episode of the farewell season highlights the

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