becomes a famous author (and still whispers to himself).
The episode concluded with a series of flash-forwards narrated by Frankie. This sequence is often cited in reviews as one of the best sitcom endings of its era because it provided definitive closure: The Middle - Season 9Eps23
: 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. becomes a famous author (and still whispers to himself)
The final shot—a simple pan out of the family driving down the highway with a "whispered" title card—was described by Variety as a "quietly perfect" ending to a show that never needed to be flashy to be impactful. The Middle - Season 9Eps23