The Middle
Stuck the LandingFinale "A Heck of a Ride: Part 2" scored 9.2, one of its highest-rated episodes.
Working classOrdinary people, ordinary money, real stakes.This show: 9/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 9/10Comfort rewatchThe kind of show people return to endlessly.This show: 8/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 8/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 8/10EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 8/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 8/10Long-runnerA show whose sheer longevity shapes how it's watched.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Patricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottEden SherAtticus ShafferBeau Wirick
Written by
Eileen HeislerDeAnn Heline
Starring
Patricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottEden SherAtticus ShafferBeau Wirick
Written by
Eileen HeislerDeAnn Heline
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The Middle Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | ||
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| S1 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 | |
| S2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.7 | |
| S3 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| S4 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
| S5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | |
| S6 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
| S7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.4 | |
| S8 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.1 | ||
| S9 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
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About
"Unglamorous, lovable chaos that never pretends to be more"
The Middle follows the Hecks, a broke, chaotic Indiana family just trying to get through each day without falling apart. It's a workplace-and-home sitcom about ordinary struggle: overdue bills, underachieving kids, a mom who's exhausted but never gives up. The tone is warm and self-deprecating rather than flashy, leaning on relatable embarrassment instead of big jokes or sentimentality. It's comfort viewing that rewards patience, building affection for the family over many seasons rather than hooking you with a killer pilot. Low-key, unglamorous, and quietly consistent, it's the kind of show you grow to love slowly.
Watch it for
the believable, unpolished family dynamic that gets funnier the longer you stick with it.
Maybe skip if
you want sharp, joke-dense writing rather than gentle, slow-building family humor.
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All Seasons
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Season 12009
7.617K248h 27m
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Season 22010
7.514K248h 30m
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Season 32011
7.713K248h 22m
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Season 42012
7.712K248h 44m
While an unexpected turn of events might force Frankie to reevaluate her career at the car dealership, Mike's made it his mission to ensure that Axl somehow earns a sports scholarship to college next year. Meanwhile, Sue's not only navigating high school, but wants to navigate Indiana roads by getting her driver's license. It's no wonder that youngest son Brick keeps his nose in a book!
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Season 52013
7.712K248h 35m
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Season 62014
7.811K248h 31m
It's Season Six, and where in the heck will the Hecks go from here? As the kids – Axl, Sue and Brick – keep getting older, Frankie and Mike think family life is going to get easier, but they couldn't be more wrong! Bigger kids only means bigger problems! Whatever the Hecks do, do not attempt it at home!
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Season 72015
7.811K248h 28m
The Middles seventh smash season sees the Hecks breaking out of their comfort zones and navigating new situations than what they're used to.
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Season 82016
7.910K238h 3m
In Season 8, the Heck kids break out of their comfort zones and navigate new situations. Axl discovers the love of his life. Sue changes her major to drama. And Brick has made it his mission to fit in with his high school peers. With an emptier nest, Frankie and Mike cut back on the parental duties – easier said than done as parenting continues no matter where your kids are!
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Season 92017
8.012K249h 1m
In the ninth and final season, Frankie and Mike had hoped to find themselves with an emptier nest, but with Axl now back at home, they find that hope quickly fading. Meanwhile, Sue and Sean Donahue will have to work out their unrequited feelings. And Brick makes a play to be more popular in high school. But, being a Heck, things almost never go quite as smoothly as you’d like!
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Patricia Heaton Frankie Heck
Neil Flynn Mike Heck
Charlie McDermott Axl Heck
Eden Sher Sue Heck
Atticus Shaffer Brick Heck
Beau Wirick Sean Donahue
Chris Kattan Bob
Brock Ciarlelli Brad Bottig
Jen Ray Nancy Donahue
John Gammon Darrin
Crew
Eileen Heisler
DeAnn Heline
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