A lot of network sitcoms in the late-2000s-to-early-2010s era became massive, totemic cultural institutions, with years and years of prestige, piles of awards, and outsized influence to their name — ...

The Middle was a staple on the ABC lineup for nine years. Premiering in 2009, the sitcom chronicled the life and times of the Heck family: Frankie, Mike, and kids Axl, Sue, and Brick. Despite its ...