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’m in love with the show, I’m a cinematographer myself and I absolutely love that this is just not a 2d show it’s more like a 3D they show the house in all different directions unlike the norm shows like friends or any other show on television this show will go somewhere one day so please never discontinue the show trust me the younger crowd is enjoying the show sometimes we just get together me and my friends 50 of us actually binge watch the show
So happy to hear The Middle was renewed!! It’s the only show I make a point to watch… so funny, but it has it’s moments where it makes me cry too. Yes, I would miss Charlie and Axle if he wasn’t on the show.. if he does get the CBS comedy, and I wish him luck with it, I hope he works something out with ABC and CBS where he can be on both shows. The Middle is fantastic.
The Middle is one of the only good comedies on TV today. I love the dynamics of all the characters in the family but lately it hasn’t been as funny, would love to see it go a few more seasons though, but it wouldn’t be the same if Axl leaves the show. Once the shows start changing,but hey just aren’t as good. I watch all the reruns of The Middle every day. Not sure if they have changed writers or not, but material just doesn’t seem to be as funny as it used to be, but still a very good… Read more »
Love this show and even watch reruns whenever possible. One of the best shows on television.
This is the funniest show o have seen in decades
Keep it coming please!!
Whoever writes the scripts is the best!!
Keep it on the air
I watch few shows like this one
Realistic and funny as ever
Best actors for the parts
Really say what we think as parents
Realistic
Love The Middle! Watch the it new and old episodes, on several different networks, can’t get enough! Keep it coming!!
I love the The Middle ! I’m 68 yrs.old and can’t get enough. Would love to see Axl grow and have his own family to bring over to Grandma to help take care of. That would be a hoot. Sue has to end up with Darren. Thanks for renewing the show another year.
I love The Middle. Lately they have disappeared from the Wednesday line up and I am forced to (view other networks). I don’t like the replacement and I NEVER WATCH it. Please don’t cancel The Middle.
MENTEL FAMILY NO ONE WATCH THE SHOW THE CHARACTER MIDDLE IS DISABLE
My family loves The Middle. We look forward to that program more than any other. DON’T cancel please!!! I hate Modern Family, really.
The middle is one of my favorites! Don’t cancel the show please… Axl is at college. If he needs to be somewhere else then write the episode that way! I personally like it better than modern family
The Middle is the only sitcom that seems real! Why has it not been recognized for the outstanding acting and originality. So many episodes being tears… Mike and Brick in there plaid shirts. .. love love love it!!
The only show we consistently watch
I mean serie 6!
My daughter and I love it! We watch it on fox in the Netherlands but unfortunately fox doesnt go any further than episode 6 .