Fair rating?The Middle· Season 5 · Episode 2
Change in the Air
The first day of school is upon the Heck family, and Sue finds herself feeling a sense of freedom she's never felt before with Axl not around to make her campus life miserable. But Brick, who is beginning middle school and afraid of getting a swirlie, avoids the bathroom at all costs. Meanwhile, Frankie becomes jealous of Mike when she discovers that Axl calls and returns his texts but won't do the same for her; and Sue's feelings for Darrin surface once again when Mike calls him over to help fix the air conditioner.
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#11In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#73All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.7
2013First airedOctober 2, 2013
Guest stars
Brock Ciarlellias Brad BottigJohn Gammonas Darrin
Christiann Castellanosas Angel
Bryce Hurlessas HenryJake Netteras Theo
Gary Krausas Coach
Bonnie Hellmanas Ms. Harvey
Christian Hutchersonas Eighth Grader
Matthew Jacob Wayneas JonahJoseph Ablesas Sam
Crew
Blake T. EvansDirectorJana HunterWriter
Mitch HunterWriter
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