Ep 2. Please Don't Feed the Hecks

In The Middle season 9 episode 2 titled "Please Don't Feed the Hecks", the Heck family is up to their usual antics. Frankie is trying to come to terms with the fact that she is going to be alone now that her children are grown up and Mike has started to spend all his time at the quarry with his co-workers. Meanwhile, Axl is searching for his own place but is having difficulty finding the right one.

At the same time, Brick is going through a "dark phase" and has decided to become a vegetarian. His new dietary restrictions are causing chaos for the rest of the family since they are used to eating meat. Sue is also struggling with her post-graduation job hunt, but she is determined to succeed.

As Brick's vegetarianism becomes more extreme, the family begins to realize how much they are not used to accommodating his lifestyle changes. Things come to a head when Brick becomes obsessed with not feeding the squirrels in the yard and sets up his own surveillance system to catch anyone who is breaking his rules.

On the other hand, Axl finally finds the perfect place with his college friend and they are excited about their new place. Meanwhile, Mike begins to realize how much Frankie needs him and starts to make an effort to be there for her, ultimately taking his family on a much-needed mini-vacation.

Overall, "Please Don't Feed the Hecks" is a humorous and heartwarming episode that highlights the familiar struggles of the Heck family as they navigate life's ups and downs. It also continues to explore the theme of the kids growing up and leaving the nest, and how parents can adjust to their new roles and identities.