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The Middle

The Middle

Oh, and your family's so perfect.

2009Ended9 Seasons215 Episodes7.6TMDB
ABC

The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

Created by: Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

Season 5 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Drop Off

Sep 25, 2013 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Oct 9, 2013 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Oct 30, 2013 · 22m

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 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Dec 4, 2013 · 22m

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 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Jan 15, 2014 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Feb 5, 2014 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Mar 5, 2014 · 22m

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

Mar 12, 2014 · 22m

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 · 22m

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 · 22m

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 · 22m

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

Apr 30, 2014 · 22m

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

May 7, 2014 · 22m

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 · 22m

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 · 22m

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.

Season 5 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Middle Season 5 premiere?

The Middle Season 5 premiered on September 25, 2013.

How many episodes are in The Middle Season 5?

The Middle Season 5 has 24 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Middle Season 5?

The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "The Drop Off". It aired on September 25, 2013.

Go to Season 5 Episode 1

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