Fair rating?The Middle· Season 9 · Episode 23
A Heck of a Ride, Part One
After nine hilarious and heartfelt seasons, a Heck leaves the nest as the family takes a road trip to Denver, where Axl will start his new job – and new life away from home.
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#1In Season 9of 24 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 215 rated episodes
+2.2vs season avgSeason 9 averages 7.0
2018First airedMay 22, 2018
Guest stars
Steve Trzaskaas RandyCrew
Lee Shallat-ChemelDirectorDeAnn HelineWriter
Eileen HeislerWriter
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