The episode follows three primary storylines as the family members deal with "the daily grind":
: Sue is challenged by a college professor to move beyond her "rose-colored glasses" and apply critical thinking to her writing. [S7E12] Birds of a Feather
: Alan Ruck makes a guest appearance in this episode as Dr. Ted Goodwin. Episode Data Original Air Date January 13, 2016 Viewership ~7.46 million viewers Guest Star The Middle S7E12 Review - The TV Ratings Guide The episode follows three primary storylines as the