The Middle

Name: The Middle
Genre: Comedy
Released: September 30, 2009
Rating: 71
Cast: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Eden Sher, Charlie McDermott, Atticus Shaffer

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ABC | Release Date: September 30, 2009

Starring: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Eden Sher, Charlie McDermott, Atticus Shaffer

Summary: This new comedy series uses a mother's point of view to shed light on the lives of a middle-class family in the Midwest.
The show focuses on the Heck family's life in an Indiana suburb and is narrated by Frankie, a dedicated—though frazzled—mother who works at a local car dealership and volunteers for school functions. Father Mike works atThis new comedy series uses a mother's point of view to shed light on the lives of a middle-class family in the Midwest.
The show focuses on the Heck family's life in an Indiana suburb and is narrated by Frankie, a dedicated—though frazzled—mother who works at a local car dealership and volunteers for school functions. Father Mike works at a quarry and takes a more laid back approach to most things, but backs up Frankie with force when the need arises. Oldest child Axl, a snarky, surly, high schooler, spends much of his time napping and roams around the home shirtless. Geeky, gangly, braces-wearing Sue is trying to navigate her way through junior high, join the cool crowd, and avoid Axl's endless onslaught of taunts, none of which she does with much success. Youngest child Brick is in elementary school and is the academic in the family, but suffers from near-crippling social anxieties and possesses an odd habit of repeating words he just said back to himself in a loud whisper.
Starring Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn, the Warner Bros. Television pilot was written by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, who also serve as executive producers.… Expand

Creator: DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler

Genre(s): Comedy

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S9:E24. A Heck of a Ride: Part Two
Air Date: May 22, 2018
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S9:E23. A Heck of a Ride
Air Date: May 22, 2018
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S9:E23. A Heck of a Ride: Part One
Air Date: May 22, 2018

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Verne Gay

Season 1 Review: The writers have great ears for "real" dialogue, and, in fact, not a single line here feels like a dead ball. The characters, too, arrive fully formed and believable. First impressions are absolutely vital in TV, and The Middle makes an excellent one. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Season 1 Review: The Middle is precisely the show ABC should be doing: a smart, amusing sitcom that understands the damage cutbacks have done to folks in the middle. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Season 1 Review: What makes this a standout family show is not the absence of dirty words. Who needs those when there's an abundance of eccentric humor and bright writing? Read full review

Ken Tucker

Season 1 Review: The Middle has nothing to worry about: People from coast to coast are going to be laughing at this swift sitcom. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Season 1 Review: Until watching The Middle, I would have said it was time the sitcom concept of the madcap mom trying to balance kiddies and career got a decent burial, complete with a stake through the heart. But Heaton and producers Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline give the idea new life. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Season 1 Review: The Middle hits its comedic targets often enough, but its main problems is that it overdoes the quirkiness a bit. Read full review

David Hinckley

Season 1 Review: The Middle feels like a sitcom version of standup comedy. "Three guys and two girls walk into Indiana..."It's not offensive. Just superfluous. Read full review

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livelovelaugh22

Mar 25, 2020

What a show this is! It is very hilarious and realistic, and sadly, it resembles a ton of families. Sue's actor did an astonishing job portraying thy attempted personality, and so did thy other characters. Great sit com to watch over a bag of Doritos.

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Seasons & Episodes

71

Series Overview
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2017
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  S9:E24. A Heck of a Ride: Part Two
  Air Date: May 22, 2018
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  S9:E23. A Heck of a Ride
  Air Date: May 22, 2018
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  S9:E23. A Heck of a Ride: Part One
  Air Date: May 22, 2018
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  S9:E22. Split Decision
  Air Date: May 15, 2018
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  S9:E21. The Royal Flush
  Air Date: May 8, 2018
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  S9:E20. Bat Out of Heck
  Air Date: April 10, 2018
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  S9:E20. Great Heckspectations
  Air Date: May 1, 2018
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  S9:E18. Thank You for Not Kissing
  Air Date: April 3, 2018
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  S9:E17. Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle
  Air Date: March 20, 2018
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  S9:E16. The Crying Game
  Air Date: March 13, 2018
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  S9:E15. Road Kill
  Air Date: February 12, 2018
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  S9:E15. Toasted
  Air Date: February 27, 2018
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  S9:E14. Guess Who's Coming to Frozen Dinner
  Air Date: February 6, 2018
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  S9:E13. Mommapalooza
  Air Date: January 16, 2018
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  S9:E12. The Other Man
  Air Date: January 9, 2018
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  S9:E11. New Year's Revelations
  Air Date: January 2, 2018
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  S9:E10. The Christmas Miracle
  Air Date: December 12, 2017
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  S9:E9. The 200th
  Air Date: December 5, 2017
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  S9:E8. Eyes Wide Open
  Air Date: November 21, 2017
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  S9:E7. Thanksgiving IX
  Air Date: November 14, 2017
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  S9:E6. The Setup
  Air Date: November 7, 2017
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  S9:E5. Role of a Lifetime
  Air Date: October 31, 2017
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  S9:E4. Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery
  Air Date: October 24, 2017
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  S9:E3. Meet the Parents
  Air Date: October 17, 2017
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  S9:E2. Please Don't Feed the Hecks
  Air Date: October 10, 2017
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  S9:E1. Vive La Hecks
  Air Date: October 3, 2017
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 2016
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2015
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2014
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2013
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2012
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2011
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2010
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2009