The - Middle 9x2

(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

: 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 Middle 9x2

: Patricia Heaton (Frankie), Neil Flynn (Mike), Charlie McDermott (Axl), Eden Sher (Sue), and Atticus Shaffer (Brick). (Season 9, Episode 2) of The Middle originally

: Sean reminds Sue that she once rescued him from a drainage pipe when they were younger, subtly addressing their evolving feelings and shifting gender roles. Neil Flynn (Mike)

: Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, and Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue.