The Middle 2009
“Oh, and your family's so perfect.”
What is The Middle?
The Middle is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from September 30, 2009, until May 22, 2018. Created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, the series is set in the fictional town of Orson, Indiana.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 215
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 2009
- Last aired
- May 22, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Middle is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from September 30, 2009, until May 22, 2018. Created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, the series is set in the fictional town of Orson, Indiana. The program follows the daily life of a lower middle class family as they navigate the struggles of home life, work, and raising children. The narrative centers on a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family as they encounter various mishaps and attempt to survive life in general. The main cast of the series includes Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, and Eden Sher. Throughout its run, the show depicted the central challenges faced by the family members in their day-to-day existence. By focusing on these domestic experiences, the series provided a look at the efforts of the characters to manage their responsibilities and interactions within their household and community. The show concluded its broadcast run in 2018 after nine years on the air.
Should you watch it?
“A lower middle class family navigates the daily struggles of life in small-town Indiana.”
- relatable family dynamics
- heartwarming storytelling
- depicts chaotic home life
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms about the everyday challenges of raising a family.
The show is a family-oriented sitcom featuring typical domestic mishaps.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 30, 2009
- E2 The Cheerleader Oct 7, 2009
- E3 The Floating Anniversary Oct 14, 2009
- E4 The Trip Oct 21, 2009
- E5 The Block Party Oct 28, 2009
- E6 The Front Door Nov 4, 2009
- E7 The Scratch Nov 18, 2009
- E8 Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2009
- E9 Siblings Dec 2, 2009
- E10 Christmas Dec 9, 2009
- E11 The Jeans Jan 6, 2010
- E12 The Neighbor Jan 6, 2010
- E13 The Interview Jan 13, 2010
- E14 The Yelling Feb 3, 2010
- E15 Valentine's Day Feb 10, 2010
- E16 The Bee Mar 3, 2010
- E17 The Break Up Mar 10, 2010
- E18 The Fun House Mar 24, 2010
- E19 The Final Four Mar 31, 2010
- E20 TV or Not TV Apr 14, 2010
- E21 Worry Duty Apr 28, 2010
- E22 Mother's Day May 5, 2010
- E23 Signals May 12, 2010
- E24 Average Rules May 19, 2010
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Back to School Sep 22, 2010
- E2 Homecoming Sep 29, 2010
- E3 The Diaper Incident Oct 6, 2010
- E4 The Quarry Oct 13, 2010
- E5 Foreign Exchange Oct 20, 2010
- E6 Halloween Oct 27, 2010
- E7 A Birthday Story Nov 3, 2010
- E8 Errand Boy Nov 17, 2010
- E9 Thanksgiving II Nov 24, 2010
- E10 A Simple Christmas Dec 8, 2010
- E11 Taking Back the House Jan 5, 2011
- E12 The Big Chill Jan 12, 2011
- E13 Super Sunday Jan 19, 2011
- E14 Valentine's Day II Jul 1, 2011
- E15 Friends, Lies And Videotape Jul 8, 2011
- E16 Hecks On A Plane Jul 8, 2011
- E17 The Math Class Jul 15, 2011
- E18 Spring Cleaning Jul 15, 2011
- E19 The Legacy Jul 22, 2011
- E20 Royal Wedding Jul 22, 2011
- E21 Mother's Day II Jul 29, 2011
- E22 The Prom Jul 29, 2011
- E23 The Bridge Aug 5, 2011
- E24 Back To Summer Aug 5, 2011
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Forced Family Fun (1) Sep 21, 2011
- E2 Forced Family Fun (2) Sep 21, 2011
- E3 Hecking Order Sep 28, 2011
- E4 Major Changes Oct 5, 2011
- E5 The Test Oct 12, 2011
- E6 Bad Choices Oct 19, 2011
- E7 Halloween II Oct 26, 2011
- E8 Heck's Best Thing Nov 2, 2011
- E9 The Play Nov 16, 2011
- E10 Thanksgiving III Nov 23, 2011
- E11 A Christmas Gift Dec 7, 2011
- E12 Year of the Hecks Jan 4, 2012
- E13 The Map Jan 11, 2012
- E14 Hecking It Up Jan 18, 2012
- E15 Valentine's Day III Feb 8, 2012
- E16 The Concert Feb 15, 2012
- E17 The Sit Down Feb 22, 2012
- E18 Leap Year Feb 29, 2012
- E19 The Paper Route Mar 14, 2012
- E20 Get Your Business Done Apr 11, 2012
- E21 The Guidance Counselor May 2, 2012
- E22 The Clover May 9, 2012
- E23 The Telling May 16, 2012
- E24 The Wedding May 23, 2012
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Last Whiff of Summer (1) Sep 26, 2012
- E2 Last Whiff of Summer (2) Sep 26, 2012
- E3 The Second Act Oct 3, 2012
- E4 Bunny Therapy Oct 10, 2012
- E5 The Hose Oct 17, 2012
- E6 Halloween III: The Driving Oct 24, 2012
- E7 The Safe Nov 7, 2012
- E8 Thanksgiving IV Nov 14, 2012
- E9 Christmas Help Dec 5, 2012
- E10 Twenty Years Dec 12, 2012
- E11 Life Skills Jan 9, 2013
- E12 One Kid at a Time Jan 16, 2013
- E13 The Friend Jan 23, 2013
- E14 The Smile Feb 6, 2013
- E15 Valentine's Day IV Feb 13, 2013
- E16 Winners and Losers Feb 20, 2013
- E17 Wheel of Pain Feb 27, 2013
- E18 The Name Mar 27, 2013
- E19 The Bachelor Apr 3, 2013
- E20 Dollar Days Apr 10, 2013
- E21 From Orson with Love May 1, 2013
- E22 Hallelujah Hoedown May 8, 2013
- E23 The Ditch May 15, 2013
- E24 The Graduation May 22, 2013
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Drop Off Sep 25, 2013
- E2 Change in the Air Oct 2, 2013
- E3 The Potato Oct 9, 2013
- E4 The 100th Oct 23, 2013
- E5 Halloween IV: The Ghost Story Oct 30, 2013
- E6 The Jump Nov 13, 2013
- E7 Thanksgiving V Nov 20, 2013
- E8 The Kiss Dec 4, 2013
- E9 The Christmas Tree Dec 11, 2013
- E10 Sleepless in Orson Jan 8, 2014
- E11 War of the Hecks Jan 15, 2014
- E12 The Carpool Jan 22, 2014
- E13 Hungry Games Feb 5, 2014
- E14 The Award Feb 26, 2014
- E15 Vacation Days Mar 5, 2014
- E16 Stormy Moon Mar 12, 2014
- E17 The Walk Mar 26, 2014
- E18 The Smell Apr 2, 2014
- E19 The Wind Chimes Apr 23, 2014
- E20 The Optimist Apr 30, 2014
- E21 Office Hours May 7, 2014
- E22 Heck on a Hard Body May 14, 2014
- E23 Orlando May 21, 2014
- E24 The Wonderful World of Hecks May 21, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The series is set in the fictional town of Orson, Indiana.
Who are the primary characters?
The series follows a mother named Frankie Heck, her husband Mike, and their three children.
What is the premise of the show?
The show focuses on the daily mishaps of a semi-dysfunctional family attempting to survive life.
When did the series air?
The series aired on ABC from September 30, 2009, to May 22, 2018.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline.