The Middle - — Season 9eps23

: Reviewers praised the hour-long finale for balancing its trademark unsentimental humor with genuine heart. The A.V. Club noted that the episode succeeded by not trying to reinvent the wheel, instead focusing on the messy, relatable chaos of a family transition.

: Their long-awaited romantic "will-they-won't-they" reached a satisfying conclusion at the airport, which fans felt was earned after years of near-misses. The Middle - Season 9Eps23

becomes a famous author (and still whispers to himself). : Reviewers praised the hour-long finale for balancing