There was speculation that The Middle might be coming to an end because contracts were up and Charlie McDermott signed on for a CBS pilot. Well, with or without son Axl, The Middle is coming back for a seventh season on ABC.
Taking place in Orson, Indiana, The Middle revolves around the Heck family. It’s headed by Mike (Neil Flynn), who manages a local quarry, and Frankie (Patricia Heaton), a dental assistant. Together, they do their best to make ends meet, have a relationship, and raise their three very different kids (McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer).
Season-to-season, The Middle performed about the same in season six, averaging a 2.01 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.64 million viewers. It remains a solid performer for ABC.
McDermott has made a comedy pilot for CBS called Super Clyde. If it doesn’t become a series, it’s expected that he will return to The Middle full-time. If the project does move forward, we’ll be seeing far less of the eldest Heck son on ABC.
What do you think? Do you like The Middle? How long should it run? Would you miss McDermott if he wasn’t on the show?
Love that show. The Middle is just about the funniest sitcom of them all. Hope it does not end.
Terrific acting by all of them, especially Sue.
My wife and I love the show and yes Axl would be missed.
Love,Love,Love this show I want this show to stay…
If any of the characters leave the show, it would need to end. Axl and Cassidy should get back together and Sue and Darrin should get married. Frankie and Mike should win the lottery.
Darrin is not bright enough for Sue. She can do better!! 🙂
My hole school love his school and there is aboad 310 kid . You shod make a mother season
I truly enjoy this show. I normally don’t like any TV shows, but this one is number 1 on my TV!!!! Keep them coming, please!!! Charlie…..don’t go!!!!
Love this show. A hidden gem.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SHOW! THE BEST COMEDY SHOW ON TELEVISION!
I’m watching right now
Make more seesons
This is the only show I watch it is so funny and asome. I wish you ca come to my home.
I love this show. Eden Sher is So talented. Why no Emmy for this gal? The whole ensemble is a treat to watch. The writing is great. Glad we get another season of this wonderful weekly show
I love the show. My whole family watches it. We can really relate to the Heck family in a lot of ways. I hope McDermott comes back full time because the show wouldn’t be the same without Axl.
I am a HUGE fan of the show. It is by far the best show on tv. It’s MUST SEE tv. I am overjoyed that ABC renewed The Middle for a seventh season. Hopefully there will be many more years to come. It’s a great cast, quality entertainment, funny without being obnoxious or mean and I want to join the Heck family. Hands down the best show on tv!
I love The Middle, Heck family. I even watch the re-runs. They are so funny. Sometimes I think they are watching my family. What a great show. Its the best show on TV. I never miss it.