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:
moves back to Orson, marries, and has three boys who behave exactly like he did. The Middle - Season 9Eps23
eventually marry (after several more breakups). The episode concluded with a series of flash-forwards
: 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. : His move to Denver provided a significant
: His subplot involving his "font library" and his eventual future as an author was seen as a perfect, quirky send-off for his character. The Final "Flash-Forward"
becomes a famous author (and still whispers to himself).
: His move to Denver provided a significant growth arc, moving from a self-absorbed teenager to a young man realizing how much he would miss his family.