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The Middle

The Middle

Oh, and your family's so perfect.

20097.69 Seasons215 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

NetworksABC

Top Cast

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Frankie Heck

Neil Flynn

Neil Flynn

Mike Heck

Charlie McDermott

Charlie McDermott

Axl Heck

Eden Sher

Eden Sher

Sue Heck

Atticus Shaffer

Atticus Shaffer

Brick Heck

Themes & Keywords

indiana, usamiddle classdysfunctional familyfamilymiddle americasitcom

About The Middle

The Middle is a comedy series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of indiana, usa, middle class, dysfunctional family, family, middle america, sitcom. it stars Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott. The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

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