ABC Announces Season 5 Premiere Posted September 10 2013

ABC Announces Season 5 Premiere

ABC has issued the press release for the upcoming fifth season premiere of The Middle, which will air Wednesday, September 25.

"The Drop Off," airing WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network, against Axl's wishes, Frankie insists on having the entire Heck family along for the ride as they drive to his college to move him into his dorm. But the short drive turns into an eternity when Sue freaks out after discovering that Frankie forgot to fax in her essay to be a candidate for Junior Peer Leadership Advisor, and Brick proves once again that he can't be trusted when he keeps losing his new cell phone.

This episode was written by creators DeAnn Heline & Eileen Heisler and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

Episode: The Drop Off Tags: episodes, Season 5

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The Drop Off
Season 5, Episode 1 - Aired September 25, 2013

Against Axl's wishes, Frankie insists on having the entire Heck family along for the ride as they drive to his college to move him into his dorm. But the short drive turns into an eternity when Sue freaks out after discovering that Frankie forgot to fax in her essay to be a candidate for Junior Peer Leadership Advisor, and Brick proves once again that he can't be trusted when he keeps losing his new cell phone.

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