Ep 24. Die Reifepr
- September 26, 2012
- 20 min
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7.9 (289)
The Middle season 4 episode 24, titled "Die Reifeprüfung," follows the Heck family as they prepare for and attend a graduation party. As they get ready for the event, everyone is dealing with their own personal drama.
At the center of the episode is Axl, who is graduating high school and must decide whether or not to attend his college orientation. He's also dealing with a complicated love triangle involving his girlfriend Devin and another girl named Cassidy. Meanwhile, Sue is upset that her yearbook quote was misattributed to someone else, and Brick is struggling to finish his summer reading assignment.
As the graduation party approaches, tensions rise between the Heck family and their neighbors, the Glossners, who are incensed that the Hecks have put a deflated bouncy castle in their yard. The two families engage in a hilarious war of words as they try to outdo each other's decorations for the party.
Throughout the episode, Frankie is frantically trying to keep everything together, from making sure Axl attends his orientation to keeping the bouncy castle inflated. However, her efforts are constantly thwarted by mishaps like the power going out and the Glossners sabotaging the decorations.
Despite all of the chaos, the family comes together to celebrate Axl's graduation in a heartwarming and hilarious finale. "Die Reifeprüfung" is a classic episode of The Middle, showcasing the show's signature brand of relatable humor and heartwarming family moments.