: Darrin makes a surprise visit to Sue, attempting to win her back. Sue, caught between her feelings and her "year of Sue" goals, has to decide how to handle the sudden attention.
With Axl gone, the household dynamic shifts significantly. Frankie is distressed by Axl’s lack of communication, leading Mike to intervene. Meanwhile, Sue deals with an unexpected romantic gesture, and Brick faces a "phobia" common to middle schoolers. [S5E2] Change in the Air
: Frankie becomes obsessed with the fact that Axl hasn't responded to any of her texts since he moved to college. Mike tries to teach her how to "play it cool," but eventually takes matters into his own hands by driving to the university to confront Axl. : Darrin makes a surprise visit to Sue,
This guide covers of the sitcom The Middle , titled " Change in the Air ," which originally aired on October 2, 2013. The episode focuses on the Heck family's struggle to adjust to their new reality with Axl away at college and a heatwave hitting Orson. Episode Summary Frankie is distressed by Axl’s lack of communication,
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: A broken air conditioner leaves the family sweltering. Mike insists on waiting until winter to fix it to get a "better deal," a classic example of his frugal logic. Cast and Credits Frankie Heck : Patricia Heaton Mike Heck : Neil Flynn Sue Heck : Eden Sher Brick Heck : Atticus Shaffer Axl Heck : Charlie McDermott Darrin : John Gammon Where to Watch