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?
I love love love love the middle!!! It’s such a good show!! Always look forward to watching it. It makes me have hope that even tho’ life doesn’t always go the way we want it to, things will always work out in the end
I enjoy this show very much. Patricia Heaton was the original attraction for me as
An avid fan of Everybody Loves Raymond, I wanted to see her pull another rabbit out of her hat. The first few episodes were somewhat disappointing, but as often happens, the comedy team improved their interaction and the writers improved their understanding of
The actors in character, and a truly delightful family sitcom arrived. I am happy the show
Will return this fall.
I love love love the middle I MUST watch it daily since I have seen all of them I just randomly pick ones to rewatch. I would die if this show cancelled…I love how I can relate to poor middle class not picture perfect parenting 🙂
My family and I did not start watching the middle until last year. I suppose for some reason or another we missed the Middle due to other prime time shows we were involved with. Of course, we caught the show already in syndication, but we were fortunate enough that the Middle airs every weekday for four shows from 9pm to 11pm. The show is priceless! I, like my wife can relate to the “Hecks” in a way only typical middle class can, especially during the 70’s. Each character has evolved into a unique blend allowing the show to be interesting… Read more »
Excellent show – funny, poignant, well-acted. Like the shows from 70s 80s and 90s. A rarity these days. Axl is the most dimensional character. Do whatever you can to keep that kid in the show!
I love The Middle…just started watching in last year and now have watched all previous seasons. I think it’s a very realistic portrayal of family life…well, maybe a tad stretched. But more realistic than most sitcoms. Plus it doesn’t have all the sexual innuendos like most sitcoms are filled with. I watch the reruns over and over.
We Enjoy and love the Middle. Don’t cancel the Middle… will miss Axl… hope that he will return full time.
I love the show and watch it over and over and 58 years old and laughed my head off at how true so much I love it it really is and I would encourage them to continue making it the actors all work so well together they look like a real family and we don’t have enough decent comedy zone year but going heck family!!!
I love the show, I hope to see it for many more seasons. At least till Brick go off to college. I also don’t think the show will be the same without axl.
I love the show the Middle. I make my husband record it for me to watch. This show is wholesome and very entertaining. Yes, I would miss Axl if he was gone.
This is one of my favorite shows on TV.
Love The Middle. It’s a great show. Eden Sher is amazing.
Our family loves The Middle! We just crack up and can soooo relate to the show. It is an awesome show and we love all the characters! Please keep the series coming…it’s the best on t.v.!!
My family really loves The Middle. The writers have a magical ability in depicting American family life to perfection. I am so glad that it has been renewed and I hope that Charlie McDermott will be around frequently. His portayal of Axl Heck is superb.
Mary, I agree 100%. Our whole family can watch & enjoy. To me, it is old fashioned TV, in that nobody has to get sent to bed to avoid racy content. They depict love and frustrations and real American life, and we will all miss it when it’s gone. Love each actor. What an ensemble!
I LOVE “THE MIDDLE!!” It is hilarious:))) I am into funny comedies and this one “RULES” totally. It would be a pity if this show went off the air.! We watch it every night and hopefully if Axl had to leave the show,It would not be the end of the world. He is a college student now (on the show) so if he were to be on once in awhile that would suffice. This show is fantastic. :)))) Seriously guys, KEEP IT ON!!!!! IT’S AN AWESOME SHOW AND THE WAY THE WORLD IS NOW- IT’S A PLEASURE WHEN IT’S WATCHED… Read more »
This show is the only show on TV that my kids and I can watch together that doesn’t portray life unrealistically. All the Disney shows make believe all kids live in big houses and sing and dance all day. The parents in Disney shows either don’t actually exist or are complete morons. The Middle gives us a humorous look at the average Americans’ daily life and struggles. We can laugh at ourselves while laughing with the Hecks. Axl is a great character on the show but, as with all families, is home less and less as he has gone off… Read more »