Since its debut in 2009 when it helped launch ABC’s hit Wednesday night comedy block, The Middle was a strong performer and a dependable anchor in the 8 o’clock hour.
Two-time Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton starred in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations.
In its move this season from Wednesday to Tuesday night in the 8:00 p.m. anchor position, The Middle launched yet another successful comedy block, with ABC claiming Tuesday’s top comedies this season.
Improving its half-hour by 22% year to year with Total Viewers, The Middle was ABC’s most-watched comedy in the Tuesday time period in 5 years – since 2011-12 with the debut season of Last Man Standing.