The Middle (2009)

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.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after The Middle

• Ed (2000) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• Grounded for Life (2001) — Same subject: middle class, dysfunctional family
• Brothers & Sisters (2006) — Similar consistency, season to season
• The O.C. (2003) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Mindy Project (2012) — Alex Hardcastle and Alex Reid directed both
• My Name Is Earl (2005) — Chris Koch and Eyal Gordin directed both