Middle 9x2: The

: The apartment subletters, Derek and Andy, were first introduced in season 7 when Axl and Hutch rented a house from them—which they also illegally subletted.

: Jonathan Goldstein as Professor Mark Beckett. Fun Facts & Trivia The Middle 9x2

: 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. : The apartment subletters, Derek and Andy, were

(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 (Season 9, Episode 2) of The Middle originally

: Brick tries to maintain a "cool" reputation as a high school sophomore and is mortified when Axl is the one driving his bus. Key Cast & Guest Stars

: Axl takes a job as a school bus driver, which Mike and Frankie find disappointing given his recent business degree.