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  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 2010
  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 2010

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...

Created By: Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 2010
  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 2010
The Middle
Season 2
9 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 22, 2010
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 35 User Ratings
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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...

Created By: Eileen Heisler, DeAnn Heline

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Episode 1 • Sep 22, 2010 • 27 m
Back to School
Frankie plans to get ahead of the game with her children's school needs, but winds up failing miserably.
Episode 2 • Sep 29, 2010 • 21 m
Homecoming
Frankie's dream of being Axl's escort for the homecoming football game is shattered when Sue's cross-country meet is scheduled for the same day. Meanwhile, Brick attempts to rake the leaves in the backyard.
Episode 3 • Oct 6, 2010 • 21 m
The Diaper Incident
Frankie is worried that she is getting old after she throws out her back, Sue has a crush on Axl's friend who is working on a school "project" at the house, and Brick becomes wise to Frankie's lies.
Episode 4 • Oct 13, 2010 • 21 m
The Quarry
Episode 5 • Oct 20, 2010 • 21 m
Foreign Exchange
Frustrated with being forced to bribe the kids to get along, Frankie convinces the family to host a foreign exchange student to improve the situation. However, the student shows no interest in anything either.
Episode 6 • Oct 27, 2010 • 21 m
Halloween
Mike reluctantly agrees to go to a Halloween party with Frankie, but won't dress up. Meanwhile, Axl has a plan to pick up some girls, Sue parties with Reverend TimTom and the youth group, and Brick has an unusual costume.
Episode 7 • Nov 3, 2010 • 21 m
A Birthday Story
Brick finally learns the embarrassing story about how the day he was born, and Axl picks up the slack for his incompetent but beautiful new boss at the movie theater.
Episode 8 • Nov 17, 2010 • 21 m
Errand Boy
Brick asks to stay home instead of running errands with mom on Saturday, Mike gets upset when one of Sue's so-called "friends" doesn't invite her to a sleepover, and Axl tries in vain to grow a beard with the football team.
Episode 9 • Nov 24, 2010 • 21 m
Thanksgiving II
When Frankie finds out her mother isn't coming for Thanksgiving, she encourages Mike to invite his emotionally distant father and brother. At dinner, Bob's new librarian girlfriend shows more interest in Brick's book collection than Bob.
Episode 10 • Dec 8, 2010 • 21 m
A Simple Christmas
Mike and Frankie's plan for a simple Christmas are dashed when Frankie's parents show up and stay for 12 days, spoiling the children and never giving Mike a minute of freedom.
Episode 11 • Jan 5, 2011 • 21 m
Taking Back the House
After they discover that they are treated like second-class citizens in their own home, Mike and Frankie decide to take control of the house away from the kids.
Episode 12 • Jan 12, 2011 • 21 m
The Big Chill
Mike stops talking to Frankie and Frankie takes a second job after she makes an accidental $200 purchase. Meanwhile, Axl tries to take care of a "baby" for a class project, and Brick and Sue try to fix a hole in the wall.
Episode 13 • Jan 19, 2011 • 21 m
Super Sunday
Mike encourages Brick to take an interest in football right before the Super Bowl, Sue and Brad enter a square dancing competition, and Mr. Ehlert invites Frankie to a "management seminar," which turns out to be his colonoscopy.
Episode 14 • Feb 9, 2011 • 21 m
Valentines Day II
Mike helps Brick with his Valentine's crush at school, Frankie is flattered when Axl asks for help getting a gift for his new scary girlfriend, and Sue tries to find the boy who kissed her on Halloween night.
Episode 15 • Feb 16, 2011 • 21 m
Friends, Lies, and Videotape
Fearing that a friendless Brick could be missing out on his childhood, Frankie makes it her mission to find a suitable friend for him.
Episode 16 • Feb 23, 2011 • 21 m
Hecks on a Plane
After Sue wins a family trip to New York, Murphy's Law goes into full effect and it's anything but a smooth flight, when the Hecks board a plane and fly to the Big Apple.
Episode 17 • Mar 2, 2011 • 21 m
The Math Class
Frankie wages war on Ms. Rinsky after Brick receives a D in math, and Axl and Sue help Aunt Edie search for her lost time capsule.
Episode 18 • Mar 23, 2011 • 21 m
Spring Cleaning
The Hecks try to clean out their house during Spring Break, but uncover a lot more than junk. Meanwhile, Brick takes advantage of the situation to make some money.
Episode 19 • Apr 13, 2011 • 21 m
The Legacy
Episode 20 • Apr 20, 2011 • 21 m
Royal Wedding
Frankie buys a plasma screen TV to watch the Royal Wedding but plans to return it the next day, Sue tries out to be a lunchtime news anchor, and Mike's employees at the quarry try to revolt after he stops buying pretzels.
Episode 21 • May 4, 2011 • 21 m
Mother's Day II
Mike decides to give Frankie the gift of having the day to herself without any family for Mother's Day, but they day is disastrous. However, the "do-over" the following week turns out to be even worse.
Episode 22 • May 11, 2011 • 21 m
The Prom
The Hecks bring in reverend TimTom to convince Axl to take his accidental date to prom, Brick begins writing plays with his new friend, and Sue and her friend try to get a seat at the "B Table" at lunch at their middle school.
Episode 23 • May 18, 2011 • 21 m
The Bridge
Mike and Frankie try to help Brick overcome his fear of a covered bridge, Frankie tries to help Sue find a two-piece swimsuit, and Axl tries to get a lifeguard job.
Episode 24 • May 25, 2011 • 21 m
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88
Oct 21, 2010
With each passing week, this series seems to more assuredly offer a first-class version of what so many viewers say they want: a humorous, heartfelt, realistic look at middle-class, middle-America family life.
By Robert Bianco FULL REVIEW
83
Jan 25, 2011
All the performances are skillful, with Heaton and Flynn especially adept at conveying an affection--for each other, for their kids (who also include Atticus Shaffer and Charlie McDermott)--undimmed by their weariness.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW

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9% Mixed
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Rfa
Jul 28, 2012
Deserves to win the Emmy for best comedy series and Patricia Heaton for best actress in comedy series. The series evolves much from one season to another, the cast is fantastic.
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SEASON 2
10
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. Hope this show sticks around!
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75
Dec 21, 2010
The show has a very sure grip on how these minor events, accompanied by small satisfactions, play out in a household of two middle-aged parents, two teenage kids and one inscrutable 9-year-old. [13 Dec 2010, p.46]
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Jan 13, 2011
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8
survivorfan989
Aug 23, 2013
Just like the first season, this is another solid series of the show with every episode a highlight providing non-stop laughs. Its the characters and the actors portraying them that make the show rather than the actual content itself, but overall a highly enjoyable show that I love to kick back and watch
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modernfam275
Nov 7, 2010
The Middle used to be REALLY funny and well-written last year. However, there has been a significant change with the show. It's become extremely cliched and predictable and boring more than anything. What used to resemble Malcolm In The Middle with fast pacing and witty jokes has become an extremely bland sitcom. In fact, the worst episodes of Malcolm put this whole season of The Middle to shame. If you want a sitcom that is boring and slow-paced and will only appeal to moms because of its so-called relatability, this show is for you. But if you want a sitcom about a dysfunctional family's wacky adventures that never fails to be funny but relatable at the same time, check out the first season of The Middle on DVD or simply catch the reruns of Malcolm. (Although Modern Family is WAY BETTER than The Middle, it's not usually a wacky show.)
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