The Middle 9x2 May 2026

: 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

: Frankie discovers that giving small "gifts" (old junk from her house) to neighbor Nancy Donahue results in Nancy returning the favor with home-cooked meals. The Middle 9x2

: Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, and Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue. : Brick tries to maintain a "cool" reputation

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

: Patricia Heaton (Frankie), Neil Flynn (Mike), Charlie McDermott (Axl), Eden Sher (Sue), and Atticus Shaffer (Brick).

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

: Mike eventually agrees to speak at Brick’s career day, telling the class about his work at the quarry, though Brick ultimately regrets asking him.