The Middle: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 30, 2009

Starring: Patricia Heaton, Chris Kattan, Neil Flynn

Summary: Patricia Heaton is a mother and wife working an average job in Indiana.

Creator: DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E24. Average Rules
Air Date: May 19, 2010
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S1:E23. Signals
Air Date: May 12, 2010
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S1:E22. Mother's Day
Air Date: May 5, 2010

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Critic Reviews

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Verne Gay

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

Jonathan Storm

A lively show with no canned laughter, where love has no chance to conquer all the family deficiencies but does make them not only bearable, but fun. Read full review

Barry Garron

This one has more heart and is a better fit with its primetime neighbors. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

It’s a solid meat-and-potatoes family comedy; next to "Hank," it’s the next "Malcolm in the Middle." Read full review

David Zurawik

I am not yet ready to say The Middle is a great sitcom, but it sure seems in synch with the mood of middle America today. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

It's hard to know where The Middle will go after tonight's decent pilot. And that's part of the sitcom's promise, that it has the potential to blossom into a sweet if small celebration of a family of oddballs living distinctly unhip lives. Read full review

David Hinckley

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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KimmyTee

Mar 11, 2011

This show is great. It is always funny. The cast has great chemistry. They are just a working family with three very different kids. They are such a likable family that a lot of people can relate to.

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Rfa

Jul 28, 2012

This show is is very funny. It is always funny. The cast has great chemistry. One of the best comedy series, is much better than "Modern Family". Deserves to win the Emmy for best comedy series.

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MikeM

Dec 1, 2009

I really like this show and watch it every wednesday, I would like to see more episodes surrounding the daughter, anyway, it;s good to see a situation comedy revolving around families once again

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GinaH

Oct 7, 2009

I cracked up.It was good to laugh.

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Jiano74

Nov 10, 2016

Now this is how to make a brilliant sitcom. For me the best sitcom the USA has produced since The Simpsons I haven't seen season 1 for about four years but Comedy Central in the UK had started airing the show from the beginning to get people ready for season 8 and I realised watching seasonNow this is how to make a brilliant sitcom. For me the best sitcom the USA has produced since The Simpsons I haven't seen season 1 for about four years but Comedy Central in the UK had started airing the show from the beginning to get people ready for season 8 and I realised watching season 1 back how enjoyable it truly was.… Expand

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reviewfrom19842

Jan 11, 2017

The first season of The Middle is just okay. Okay writing, okay acting, and okay characters.

Best Episode: Pilot 7/10
Worst Episode: The Front Door 4/10

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LoganZ.

Sep 30, 2009

It blew!

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 9

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  Air Date: October 3, 2017
Season 8

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  Air Date: October 11, 2016
Season 7

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  Air Date: September 23, 2015
Season 6

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  Air Date: September 24, 2014
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 25, 2013
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 26, 2012
Season 3

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  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
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  S1:E24. Average Rules
  Air Date: May 19, 2010
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  S1:E23. Signals
  Air Date: May 12, 2010
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  S1:E22. Mother's Day
  Air Date: May 5, 2010
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  S1:E21. Worry Duty
  Air Date: April 28, 2010
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  S1:E20. TV or Not TV
  Air Date: April 14, 2010
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  S1:E19. The Final Four
  Air Date: March 31, 2010
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  S1:E18. The Fun House
  Air Date: March 24, 2010
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  S1:E17. The Break Up
  Air Date: March 10, 2010
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  S1:E16. The Bee
  Air Date: March 3, 2010
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  S1:E15. Valentine's Day
  Air Date: February 10, 2010
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  S1:E14. The Yelling
  Air Date: February 3, 2010
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  S1:E13. The Interview
  Air Date: January 13, 2010
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  S1:E12. The Neighbor
  Air Date: January 6, 2010
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  S1:E11. The Jeans
  Air Date: January 6, 2010
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  S1:E10. Christmas
  Air Date: December 9, 2009
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  S1:E9. Siblings
  Air Date: December 2, 2009
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  S1:E8. Thanksgiving
  Air Date: November 25, 2009
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  S1:E7. The Scratch
  Air Date: November 18, 2009
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  S1:E6. The Front Door
  Air Date: November 4, 2009
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  S1:E5. The Block Party
  Air Date: October 28, 2009
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  S1:E4. The Trip
  Air Date: October 21, 2009
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  S1:E3. The Floating Anniversary
  Air Date: October 14, 2009
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  S1:E2. The Cheerleader
  Air Date: October 7, 2009
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 30, 2009