I've loved The Middle ever since it began. I love the Hecks and their crazy antics and story lines. They've introduced so many funny characters.

DH had braces not too long ago (second time around, ugh!) and I'd say to him, "Maybe this will be the 'Year of Sue!' for you!".

Love, love Brooke Shields as that crazy Rita lady!

Yes, Franky is a bit short in the Mom department, but somehow, her kids all are turning out ok.

Did you see the last episode, when Brick realized who his mom COULD have been?!

I really like it, too. I think that even though it's exaggerated in a humorous way, they hit on so many real family issues and complications of relationships - the teens especially, but also the parents.

eta: Lindsey, I remember that and I lost all respect for PH and boycott her, too.

But here I am watching it every week. :-( I watch thru Hulu and don't see commercials, so don't buy products that support her. I'm just trying to justify still being able to watch it.....ugh.

Used to love it but agree Patricia Heaton wrecked it for me. Don't watch it anymore.

We enjoy the Heck family and all their adventures. Think all of the characters do a great job. Have not tired of this program, always a laugh without being crude.

Watching it now. Still enjoy it. We did not know Rita is Brook Shields! Never would have guessed. Can't wait to see her again on the show and give her a good look!

I hate that show. I don't even know why, I just can't stand it.

I also saw Brooke Shields in a Netflix show, When Calls the Heart. She plays a small role in one of the later episodes (as the Mountie's mother).

I hate it. Just gets on my nerves and I don't know why. Not a big fan Patricia Heaton, didn't like her on Raymond. Didn't like the show either. Maybe it's her.

My thought too, mare. It might come naturally.

I like it. The kids all have very good story lines as they've gotten older. I can take or leave Patricia Heaton.

I used to watch it at the gym. I like everyone in the cast but can't stand Heaton , a really mouthy right winger.

I like it ok. I only like Axel (the character) when he's being vulnerable. She's just playing a character who is an exaggeration. Of course, Frankie is a woman we'd all avoid in real life :)

I watch it occasionally and like it.

Haven't watched it on a steady basis for quite a while but really like it. Family members and situations are so true to life. Bet a lot of those situations come up in many people's lives, whether some will admit it or not? I do find it a little odd that there's NO "resemblance" between parents and kids... but then the whole family if different in their own different and unique ways.

I'm pretty sure "The Middle" started at the same time as "Modern Family"... another entertaining show.

Not. At. All. I watched a couple and the voice for the one kid grates on my nerves. It's too much like Malcolm In the Middle a show I found just "okay".

"a really mouthy right-winger". And we all know there are no mouthy left-wingers, Lily, huh?

No, I don't like this show. I find the setting in the home extremely depressing.

They seem to have cow pictures, horrible color schemes, messy dysfunctional kitchen, old furniture, Brick sits in a lawn chair at the dinner table, etc. Yes, it's bad, sleeper.

I like The Middle, and it seems that the children are taking on bigger roles in the last couple of seasons. I don't know what it says about me, but I can enjoy an actor without agreeing with his/her political views or lifestyle. I enjoy watching Charlie Sheen, and he is a deeply troubled man, IMO.

Moving on to Modern Family, that show has lost its luster for me. It used to be funny and witty and now is just silly. IMO. In contrast, Big Bang Theory is now in its 10th season and is at least as funny as when it started.

Gray, I agree with you about Modern Family. Used to love it, but no more. Lily, with her nasal-y voice and comments too-adult for a child, is not good. But I do think Sofia Vergara is a natural comedienne.

Big Bang is standing the test of time. I understand there is a spin-off.

I think what's interesting about Franky and Mike is that they really aren't great parents. It's as is life has never given them a break, so they've never slowed down to smell the roses.

Or something like that!

I find them good at heart, somehow.

Also, yes, Modern Family is breaking my heart. The actors are the backbone that made that show*, but the writing is phoning it in, and it's just sad.

*The actress who plays Lily is actually getting worse and is not on the level this show needs.

Sorry, she's cute as can be, but...

I'll pass. Watched a few episodes. Liked the Brick character, but that was about it.

Loved Everybody Loves Raymond. Still watch reruns late night.

Modern Family lost its luster a couple years ago. Same with Big Bang Theory. Still laugh out loud at reruns ... current shows barely elicit a smile.

I agree about Modern Family and Big Bang too. Loved both of them when they first came out, don't really enjoy either one of them now.

You are all making me feel better, I thought it was just me! I still love the old re-runs of Modern Family and Big Bang, but the current ones just don't interest me at all anymore.

I agree with Modern family comments. I don't watch it often anymore and agree Lily acts a little bratty. I loved Raymond and semi- like The Middle, but it must have changed times because this year at the gym I haven't seen it at that time period. I think NO actor/actress should be ballistic about their political views...right OR left because automatically they turn off half the audience. Not fair to the other actors.

I'm like graywings, I really don't care what an actor's political views are as long as they entertain ME, ha ha. Call me shallow.

Mimi, I thought the "baby" version of Lily was much cuter than the child now in the show. (Please don't tell me they are the same.)

the middle, so-so...im with sleeper blues, i do't care what an actor's political views are.

B.B.T, never liked it., never thought it was funny.

M.F. LOVE IT.... mitch and cam could have their own show!!

E.L.R. FUNNY, still watch re-runs... loved all the characters, Robbie the most!!!

Malcolm in the Middle., hysterical!!!

Everybody Hates Chris - laugh out loud, Julius (the dad) is great., counts every penny!!!

Seinfeld - still funny, so many great lines.

Golden Girls - my feel good show., will always love it

Another one I enjoy in reruns ... King of Queens. Don't care for anything else that Kevin James has done, but loved that show with Leah Remini and Jerry Stiller.