Ep 6. The Setup

The Middle season 9 episode 6, titled "The Setup," sees the Heck family getting ready for Halloween. Axl and his friends offer to help Brick with his annual Halloween prank, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Sue is excited about her romantic weekend with Sean, but things take a turn when she overhears him talking on the phone about another woman. Frankie and Mike are thrilled to have a night to themselves but they soon realize that they have nothing in common without their kids around.

The episode kicks off with the Hecks preparing for Halloween - a big holiday in their household. Disappointingly, the kids have grown too old to go trick or treating. However, this doesn't stop the family from getting into the Halloween spirit. Axl's friends offer to help Brick with his annual Halloween prank, but it backfires when one of his friends accidentally drops Brick's laptop, ruining all of his school projects. Brick becomes furious and doesn't talk to Axl or his friends. It's Barry who comes to the rescue, helping Brick with his Halloween prank but at the same time making up for his mistake.

Meanwhile, Sue is counting down the minutes to what she thinks will be a perfect romantic weekend with Sean. But things take a turn when she overhears a conversation between Sean and another woman, leaving her devastated. Despite Sean's attempts to explain, Sue comes to a decision that doesn't give Sean much of a chance.

As for Frankie and Mike, they are looking forward to having a night to themselves. But with the kids out of the picture, they soon realize that they have nothing to talk about. A motivational book given by Brick leads to a conversation about their dreams that they never fulfilled. This discussion leads to a fun and romantic night with the couple rediscovering each other's passions.

Overall, "The Setup" is a Halloween-themed episode that showcases the daily life of the Heck family. While Brick struggles with the stress of schoolwork, Axl and his friends offer their support, leading to a heartwarming moment in the end. Meanwhile, Sue's trust issues with Sean put their relationship in danger, and Frankie and Mike's night alone doesn't go as planned but ends up bringing them closer together. The Middle season 9 episode 6 is a fun-filled half-hour that highlights the importance of family, love, and support.