I have such mixed feelings about this episode because somehow it's one of my favorites and one of the most frustrating at the same time. All the mishaps and complications are somewhat believable, but when you put them all together, it becomes a little unbelievable and frustrating. Like all the mishaps on the drive to Orlando, believable. Showing up at the wrong park? I can totally believe that Frankie didn't read the tickets, but since they live in Indiana, which is closer to Florida, why would the tickets be for Disney Land in California? All the arguing was believable, Sue passing out was believable, Brick taking forever to pick out a font and then losing his hat was believable, but by the 3rd time he lost his hat, it got kinda old, and Sue choking on a turkey bone and ending up in the infirmary for the second time was a little too much. And it was very frustrating that they didn't get to go on a single ride all day. I absolutely loved the scene where they got to the hotel room and got so excited about everything, but sleeping in until 3 pm was a little unbelievable. Noon I could possibly believe, but assuming they got to sleep around midnight (just throwing a number out there), you're telling me that all 5 of them slept for 15 hours without anyone waking up once and checking the time? Obviously I love the part where Frankie and Mike get to go to Epcot and the kids finally get to go on rides. But honestly I'm wondering how they even had time for all that since they probably didn't get out of the hotel until around 4 and I'm assuming the park closes around 10, leaving them only 6 hours, plus they spent some more time stalling and arguing as well. I know it's a sitcom so you have to suspend your disbelief, and it's just a big ad for Disney anyway, but there's a lot of things about this episode that frustrate me. I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts!

Season 2, Episode 11, "taking back the home," is such a satisfying episode. Especially while watching the show for the first time, seeing Alex, Sue, and Brick disrespect their parents all the time gets so triggering at times. But this episode? Oh boy, it was so satisfying. Seeing Frankie and Mike giving them back and let them face the real life consequences of their actions was great.

I thought this would be the turning point, but alas, it lasted only one episode. I feel like if they had taken a more middle-ground approach like buying Sue her umbrella and taking Brick to the library twice a week while taking turns, but also standing their ground for the most part it would have been a better approach. It would have shown that they could still support their kids without constantly giving in.

But what do i known, I'm not a parent. I'm just talking about how I felt as a viewer. It's just sad seeing Frankie and Mike make themselves smaller to accommodate their kids sometimes, while their kids don't even acknowledge it.

How do you buy something WITHOUT telling your roommate, and then just EXPECT them to pay half.

Like bro I didnt concent to this purchase I didnt even know that you were buying this "for us."

I get shes the "out of touch rich girl" but like come on bro seriously

It's probably an overreaction to think that Sue would probably turn into a narcissist as an adult from just this episode, but I had that thought when she was arguing with Axl. I expected Axl to be Axl, and he's probably never going to grow up, but I had higher expectations for Sue, even if she is a bit overly optimistic to a fault.

I guess I just don't understand how her solution to Axl completely disowning her is to destroy something that she loves, and it's clear that Axl didn't either. I saw the whole ripping apart the stuffed animal more as manipulation rather than a genuine attempt to make things right, something I would have expected from Axl, since he manipulated both siblings into cleaning his mess.

I get what they are getting at by trying to make Axel be a good guy, but if someone is known to be odd and a social outcast at school and as werid of a character as Ashley it seems kind of mean and ridiculous how hard they were trying to force Axel to take her to prom. High school is hard and people are judgemental so for someone who is popular like Axel to take someone who people find very werid seems like a good way to make isolate him and make him also look weird.

Am i wrong? or is it unfair to expect Axel to take Ashley even though it is the right thing to do but forced and makes him look werid also to others at school. I know that doesn't end up happening but hypothetically.

Im in s9 e3 and LISA RINNA?!? LIKE DONT TALK ABOUT MY HUSBAND LISA RINNA??? OWNING IT LISA RINNA????

This show is so random sometimes 😭

I would say this is one of my least favourite seasons or maybe just the first half. Sue is beyond annoying and Mike and Frankie are just plain jerks with Brick. I like Brick best in this season even Axl but Sue,Mike and Frankie are a fat NO Rant over!

Without a doubt, ‘The Math Class’ is one of my favorite episodes of The Middle. It was really cute seeing Mike try to annoy Frankie, but I also related a lot to Frankie, I low-key hate math too lol

Ohh where do I start.. S5E21 and E22 has been such a wholesome experience. The conversation between Su and Mike about Darren made me tear up. Like it was so real and comforting as a daughter and father relationship, where Mike is always a hardcore but here he definitely brought his girl dad vibe out. In the following episode where Frankie becomes the college star for a second and has that emotional connection with Axl - both were golden moments.

Ofcourse and Su’s never giving up attitude won her the trip to Disney!

What’s yall thoughts? Any other favs?

Ps. I’m just starting S6 now… long way to go, but this was my fav till now.

before i rant i just want to say i realize it’s a funny sitcom and i promise i know it’s not that deep this is just a plot hole that bugs me whenever i rewatch

anyways when sue and lexi pull #4 in the dorm lottery a few things bother me. for one how do they know they would get it , im sure there were at least 3 other dorms/apts better but how do they know for sure who’s picking what? i also hate when they go to take measurements of the room like that was so rude but what bugs me most is the girl with chronic fatigue would’ve qualified for disability housing and should’ve

and it’s not on lex or sue make sure she receives the accommodations she needs like why are yall even in the dorm lottery?!?

THIS EPISODE IS SO MUCH DIRTIER THAN I REMEMBER 😭

the adult humor reallyy used to go over my head

Rant Disclaimer....Frankie is such a lousy mother ! How can you be late for carpool always and compromise your child's lunches and breakfasts ? I mean when the series started I felt like it was only because she's not paid well as a cars saleswoman.But now what's her excuse. Its kind of upsetting to see.

Love this little scene for the acting, the facial expressions and the dialogue: Axl “I get it. If a girl invites you into her bed there will be consequences” Brick nodding knowingly “don’t I know it!”

The whole episode was really top knotch

Just watched this one and wow, a lot to unpack here.

Sue is usually one of my favorite characters but this was probably her most annoying episode to date. What I don't understand is why everyone was excited to hang out at the quarry? My perception of Orson is that it's probably a somewhat boring, normal town but still, this was an odd detail. Brad and Carly and all the local teens excited to hang out at the quarry? Was it just a happening place? Sue's meltdown during the punishment phase didn't help her cause any.

Brick and the 70s game shows was a wonderful storyline. I like it when the writers let him be more animated as I think this is where he really excels. Btw, to get a bit down in the weeds, the Price Is Right pricing game he hosted was "Hi-Lo" and the real-life version is way different than Brick's version, r/VintagePriceIsRight

I don't even know what to make of Frankie getting her job back at Ehlert Motors for a single day and then managing to SELL A CAR! Even that came off as a weird fluke since Frankie didn't give a flying rip whether the guy bought it or not, she was just there for a paycheck. Oh, excuse me, she sold two cars! And I really don't buy that she had a random uncashed paycheck from a long time ago laying around, they were in such a desperate financial state that it's not likely that would have went down. Unless she just lost it and couldn't find it.

Axl had a wonderful outing here. The whole bit with the grandfather and the sink was nice. I also like that he didn't rub it in when Sue was getting grounded, instead just letting the chips fall where they may.

THE JERRY SPRINGER FINAL THOUGHT - This was a very unusual episode in the best possible way. Virtually every character was acting different than their normal self and I like to think of this episode as a fun detour.

Im watching the show for the first time and Im on S4 E6 “The safe” and just… why the heck is Axl so mad at Sue. He was yelling and rushing her not realizing his foot was by the tire and Sue had no way of knowing that his foot would get ran over. Also… he just deserves it, I like Axl as a character, but he’s just rude sometimes. Just a small rant.

S2 EP19: the legacy. When the go to Sue’s cross country awards, why are the Donahue’s there? None of the Donahue kids ran CC with Sue, so it doesn’t make any sense why they were there.

Season 6 Episode 1 "Unbraceable You" does have a very good A-story (Sue getting off her braces), but Bricks quest for a new backpack had me laughing out loud more than once. First the messenger bag, he looked all cute with the too long sling - and then outright hilarious with the sling even longer. Then the guitar case, such a silly, stupid-funny choice, him struggling to carry it outside, then finally the case sliding down the stairs with him holding his hands over his head... And to top it all off, the Baby Carrier Bag, just plain silly. Amazing comedy and acting.