Fair rating?The Middle· Season 5 · Episode 12
The Carpool
With the bus drivers on strike, Principal Barker asks the parents to form carpools to get the kids to and from school. But with time management not being one of Frankie's strong suits, her carpool kids find themselves facing the possibility of being on the receiving end of some tardy slips - which could ruin their chances of being invited to the "No Tardy Party." Meanwhile, Axl hits the books and becomes an expert in Astronomy - a class he's not even taking - in order to tutor a hot student, and when Mike receives two IU basketball tickets, he tries to find someone to accompany him to the game, not realizing that Sue really wants to go with him.
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#11In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#73All-timeof 215 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.7
2014First airedJanuary 22, 2014
Guest stars
Jen Rayas Nancy Donahue
Alphonso McAuleyas Hutch
Pat Finnas Bill Norwood
Malcolm Foster Smithas Dave
Troy Metcalfas Jim
Greg Cipesas Chuck
Rachel Dratchas Principal Barker
Nicole Travoltaas Zoe
Marc Evan Jacksonas Professor Danzinger
Bryce McBratnieas Aaron
Tommy Bechtoldas Kenny
Laura Ann Keslingas Dotty Donahue
Sonya Leslieas Woman #2
Eileen Fogartyas Woman #1