The Middle: Season 5

Episode 1: The Drop Off 2013-09-25 | 21 min 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 2013-10-02 | 21 min 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 bathroom. Episode 3: The Potato 2013-10-09 | 21 min 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 2013-10-23 | 21 min 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 being chosen. Episode 5: Halloween IV: The Ghost Story 2013-10-30 | 21 min 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 2013-11-13 | 21 min 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 2013-11-20 | 21 min 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 Thanksgiving. Episode 8: The Kiss 2013-12-04 | 21 min 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 2013-12-11 | 21 min 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 2014-01-08 | 21 min 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 Co spinoff. Episode 11: War of the Hecks 2014-01-15 | 21 min 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 2014-01-22 | 21 min Principal Barker (Rachel Dratch) 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 a basketball game. Episode 13: Hungry Games 2014-02-05 | 21 min Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church. Episode 14: The Award 2014-02-26 | 21 min 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 left a message on his phone. Episode 15: Vacation Days 2014-03-05 | 21 min 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 please her customers after receiving a bad review. Episode 16: Stormy Moon 2014-03-12 | 21 min 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 2014-03-26 | 21 min 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 2014-04-02 | 21 min 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 2014-04-23 | 21 min 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 new pretzel snack idea; Sue announces she is back with Darrin. Episode 20: The Optimist 2014-04-30 | 21 min 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 a formal apology from Mike after a misunderstanding. Episode 21: Office Hours 2014-05-07 | 21 min 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 2014-05-14 | 21 min 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 2014-05-21 | 21 min 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 2014-05-21 | 21 min A series of unfortunate events threaten to spoil the trip to Walt Disney World.