The Middle 9x2 Apr 2026

: Jonathan Goldstein as Professor Mark Beckett. Fun Facts & Trivia

: Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, and Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue. The Middle 9x2

: 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 : Jonathan Goldstein as Professor Mark Beckett

: 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. Key Cast & Guest Stars : Sean reminds

: 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.

(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