The Middle: Season 3

The Middle is, quite simply, a story about parents, children, and their everyday funny/sad/crazy/ordinary/extraordinary experiences. It is also the absolutely funniest show currently on TV. Although I used to like to eat dinner while I watched, I gave up this practice when I began to laugh so hard that I actually choked, and much to my dismay, missed the next few lines of dialogue because of prolonged coughing. This was back in Season One (the "Spelling Bee" episode, to be exact) and I have been laughing ever since.The actors, writers, producers, and all involved have found the perfect recipe for comedy by sprinkling a touch of sweetness---that "aww" moment--into each episode. This particularly refers to Axl, the oldest son, who can be stubborn, irritating, clueless, self-centered, you name it, then turn around and do something that you never saw coming, and that will just melt your heart. Mike and Frankie raised him right!The other selling point is the great cast of revolving supporting characters. The aunts, the Donahues, Rev. Tim Tom (and his guitar) and Brad! The only way this show could be better would be to see more of Brad.As much as most episodes make me laugh, the ones involving Mike and the quarry cats, and the aunt's 100th birthday, which I believe are both in Season Three, made me cry. But that is okay...because it is what the Heck's life, and ours as well, is all about. Laughing, crying, caring, trying, failing, and then trying again, knowing that our friends and family are right there to support us through it all.October 8th is circles on my calendar...the day the Season 3 DVD will be available. As Sue would say, "Yay!" The rest of the show speaks for itself.

Have the first three seasons on DVD now, will buy the 4th soon, and, between watching episodes repeatedly on DVD and in syndication, plus the newest season (#5) just concluded, I've become a huge fan. Better late than never--I didn't even connect with this show until it was well into its 4th season (great promotion team for the show, whoever you are! Not. ;-) The combination of the lead ensemble of actors cast here (love 'em all, but Eden Sher as the endlessly upbeat "Sue Heck" is my favorite), plus the way the show uses so many great comedians of all types from other popular past TV shows (they show up as relatives, teachers, neighbors, car salesmen, dentists, even passerby) really grabs me. And that's before I even comment on the writing. Easily some of the best sitcom writing for TV, plus the editing and Patricia Heaton's ongoing voiceovers are a huge part of what makes it unique--and funny. The show is often compared to "Roseanne" (which I also loved), but it really is one of a kind. I've never experienced anything quite like it. I love to laugh, and haven't found many recent series that really do make me laugh out loud, and "The Middle" does--often.

It's here! It's here! Well, it's almost here... I was extremely excited to see Season 3 of The Middle will finally be released. This is the best show on television and shamefully under-advertised by its own network, ABC. Season 3 was extremely funny, and I cannot wait to see it again!! Axl, Sue, and Brick are great characters who grow with each episode. They aren't just there to say a funny line and leave the room. Their stories have dialog and purpose, though it might not be the norm. The ending is not perfect in each episode, and neither are the characters. Neither are we, and that's what makes it real and perfect in my eyes.I would encourage everyone to pre-order Season 3 in the hopes that they will also produce Season 4, eventually. If you are worried about getting a lower price, I got this message when I just pre-ordered: "Our Pre-order Price Guarantee covers one or more item(s) in this order. If the Amazon.com price decreases between the time you place your order and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price."

Cast is FANTASTIC , the episodes are sooo hilarious. Hard to have a favorite cast member , they are ALL so good in their part. So many funny episodes, would recommend it to anybody. Great show for the whole family, everyone Lucy's it. It never resorts to "cheap" juvenile humor, swearing or bashing anyones values---and its FUNNY. There are so many trash shows on TV these days, they should take a page out of this one's script and learn that yes, you can be entirely entertaining without trash!!