[s7e12] Birds Of A - Feather

: Alan Ruck makes a guest appearance in this episode as Dr. Ted Goodwin. Episode Data Original Air Date January 13, 2016 Viewership ~7.46 million viewers Guest Star The Middle S7E12 Review - The TV Ratings Guide

The episode follows three primary storylines as the family members deal with "the daily grind": [S7E12] Birds of a Feather

Reviewers from The TV Ratings Guide praised the episode for its character-driven moments: : Alan Ruck makes a guest appearance in this episode as Dr

: Sue is challenged by a college professor to move beyond her "rose-colored glasses" and apply critical thinking to her writing. [S7E12] Birds of a Feather

: The ending, where Frankie and Axl bond over their shared hatred for work and brainstorm an ice cream store idea, was cited as "hilarious" and a "great ending".