New episodes of ABC's "The Middle" return to Wednesday nights on Sept. 25. What the heck will happen in Season 5? There are a few slightly predictable spoilers floating around, but these three questions remain a mystery.
What's the deal with Brick's iPad?
Remember when Brick was upset about the thought of using the computer for fresh reading material? (It seems like it was the episode where Frankie and Mike are "Taking Back the House," and refuse to rush him to the library on demand.) Brick was very clear that he needed the smell and feel of a real book.
Since that was way back in Season 2, Brick could have changed his mind. And giving a pricey gadget to an irresponsible kid seems like the kind of thing Frankie would do, but I'm not sure how it will go. Will the iPad become lost, damaged, or stolen like so many of Brick's possesions? That might be too much of a ding to the Apple brand. Since "The Middle" has a good track record of carrying small details across episodes, I expect to see the iPad in Season 5.
How will Axl fit into the show?
What's going to happen now that Axl lives on campus? Sure, he is close enough to return home, but Axl seems like the type who won't visit until every garment he owns is in dire need of laundering. The Hecks' ancient washing machine may not be up to the task.
The Axl-Sean-Darrin friendship made for some of the show's best moments. Hopefully, Axl's college life will occupy a nice bit of screen time, and cultivate a similar dynamic.
Is the car fixed yet?
The family borrowed the church van because they couldn't afford to repair their car's shattered windshield. This scenario makes sense because the family is always dealing with financial issues, but a new windshield is not that expensive. Did the car suffer more extensive damage? Are they hanging on to the van for the free pizza?
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