Episode guide
The Middle: Season 5
24 episodes · premiered Sep 25, 2013
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- Episode 1: The Drop Off Sep 25, 2013 · 21m Frankie becomes emotional as the Hecks send Axl off to college, Sue waits for an important call from school, and Brick gets a new cell phone.
- Episode 2: Change in the Air Oct 2, 2013 · 21m Mike tries to help after Frankie doesn't get a response to her texts to Axl, Sue gets an unexpected visit from Darrin, and Brick and his fellow classmates are afraid to use the school…
- Episode 3: The Potato Oct 9, 2013 · 21m Axl is fed up with his college roommate, Sue gets a job so that she can get a car, and Frankie and Mike get bad news about Brick from his middle school principal.
- Episode 4: The 100th Oct 23, 2013 · 21m During the Orson Centennial parade, Mike and Frankie volunteer to drive a float, Sue tries to make Darrin jealous, Axl tries to make some money, and Brick is upset over his town slogan not…
- Episode 5: Halloween IV: The Ghost Story Oct 30, 2013 · 21m Sue holds a seance with her friends, the football team stops Axl from attending the Halloween party in his room, and the family tries to give Brick advice about girls.
- Episode 6: The Jump Nov 13, 2013 · 21m Frankie rescues a lost dog and takes solace in the unconditional love she receives; Sue surprises her parents when she makes the volleyball team; Axl asks Brick for help with school.
- Episode 7: Thanksgiving V Nov 20, 2013 · 21m Axl looks for the right time to share news about his college classes; Frankie's dad reveals a gambling loss; Sue hides a secret; Brick determines to have lime-green Jell-O salad on…
- Episode 8: The Kiss Dec 4, 2013 · 21m Mike and Frankie agree to house-sit for Frankie's sister in hope of having a romantic, kid-free weekend; Axl, Darrin and Sean go on a road trip.
- Episode 9: The Christmas Tree Dec 11, 2013 · 21m Axl wants to spend time with his friends when he comes home for Christmas. Sue's allergies threaten to ruin her holiday and Brick's lie is uncovered.
- Episode 10: Sleepless in Orson Jan 8, 2014 · 21m Frankie and Mike start to worry when Brick begins developing irrational fears. Sue is conflicted about Derrick Glossner's behavior. Axl and Sean shut down Darrin's attempt to start a Boss…
- Episode 11: War of the Hecks Jan 15, 2014 · 21m Sue makes a discovery that leads to an ultimate prank battle with Axl; Brick tries to read a recommended biography on Debbie Reynolds.
- Episode 12: The Carpool Jan 22, 2014 · 21m Principal Barker asks the parents to form carpools while the bus drivers are on strike; Axl becomes an astronomy expert so he can tutor an attractive student; Mike receives two tickets to…
- Episode 13: Hungry Games Feb 5, 2014 · 21m Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.
- Episode 14: The Award Feb 26, 2014 · 21m Frankie tries to persuade Mike to attend a dinner honoring his dedicated service at the quarry; Sue forms a plan to build connections between students; Axl hopes to track down a girl who…
- Episode 15: Vacation Days Mar 5, 2014 · 21m Brick makes it hard for Mike to relax during the vacation he was forced to take; Frankie is furious when she learns that Axl was in town without letting her know; Sue tries extra hard to…
- Episode 16: Stormy Moon Mar 12, 2014 · 21m When Frankie is arrested over an unreturned library book, she thinks Brick is at fault; Cassidy and Axl are reunited during spring break.
- Episode 17: The Walk Mar 26, 2014 · 21m Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances, Sue gets several dates to the prom, and Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.
- Episode 18: The Smell Apr 2, 2014 · 21m Bill backs out of coaching the girls soccer team, Frankie tries to teach Brick better hygiene, and Cassidy's painting confuses Axl.
- Episode 19: The Wind Chimes Apr 23, 2014 · 21m Frankie begs Rita Glossner to take down her noisy wind chimes; Axl and Hutch try to figure out a way to retrieve a couch they found on the side of the road; Brick tries to come up with a…
- Episode 20: The Optimist Apr 30, 2014 · 21m Sue frantically tries to earn a college scholarship for when she graduates high school in two years; Frankie hopes to correct a mistake at work without her boss finding out; Brick demands…
- Episode 21: Office Hours May 7, 2014 · 21m Frankie limits the hours during which the kids can voice their needs; Mike watches to make sure Darrin doesn't take advantage of Sue; Brick invites new friends over.
- Episode 22: Heck on a Hard Body May 14, 2014 · 21m Sue enters a contest to win a car; Mike and his brother bond on a road trip to Chicago for Brick's spelling bee; Frankie goes to Axl's dorm to help him find a missing desk.
- Episode 23: Orlando May 21, 2014 · 21m Sue looks forward to the trip to Walt Disney World; Brick begs his parents to take him to meet his online girlfriend; Axl waits to learn his final grades.
- Episode 24: The Wonderful World of Hecks May 21, 2014 · 21m A series of unfortunate events threaten to spoil the trip to Walt Disney World.