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mrpayroll 03-04-10 11:37 AM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
And again The Middle finished in a virtual tie for 2nd in total viewers! :thumbsup:

NBC: "Mercy" (6 million, 4.0/6)
CBS: "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (5.95 million, 3.8/6)/"Gary Unmarried" (6 million, 3.8/6)
ABC: "Modern Family" rerun (5.2 million, 3.3/6)/"The Middle" (6 million, 3.7/6)
Chris

uteotw 03-04-10 01:08 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
I just discovered this show and it's the funniest new show I've seen in YEARS. That whole hotel scene and the dad telling the quietly sobbing girl to be quiet, and Axl sleeping in a V and "I can hear you." All GREAT stuff.

mraw 03-04-10 02:37 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
I started reading this thread having completely forgotten that I fell asleep last night before the show ended. I figured Brick wouldn't get to go to DC for some reason. It's been a formula for sitcoms since their inception-- one that I don't find funny. I love the show, however. I knew from the moment Sue came in asking for a special dinner that it was her birthday.

mrpayroll 03-04-10 03:05 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
Originally Posted by mraw (Post 10031200)
I started reading this thread having completely forgotten that I fell asleep last night before the show ended. I figured Brick wouldn't get to go to DC for some reason. It's been a formula for sitcoms since their inception-- one that I don't find funny. I love the show, however. I knew from the moment Sue came in asking for a special dinner that it was her birthday.
I was thinking the same thing and they made it seem that he would screw up the spelling of one of the words. But never did I expect that his 'whispering' would screw things up.

Chris

mraw 03-04-10 04:40 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
Originally Posted by mrpayroll (Post 10031276)
I was thinking the same thing and they made it seem that he would screw up the spelling of one of the words. But never did I expect that his 'whispering' would screw things up.

Chris
I just finished watching the episode and the 't' whisper didn't bother me like a guffaw would on another show because that's been Brick's little glitch since day one. I wonder how he made it that far without whispering extra letters.

mrpayroll 03-04-10 04:56 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
Originally Posted by mraw (Post 10031445)
I just finished watching the episode and the 't' whisper didn't bother me like a guffaw would on another show because that's been Brick's little glitch since day one. I wonder how he made it that far without whispering extra letters.
If you've been watching the whole season, you will notice that his little 'glitch' has been happening a lot less frequently in the most recent episodes. I think the writers don't want to overuse that comedy gold.

Chris

mraw 03-04-10 10:38 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Bee" -- 03/03/10
 
Originally Posted by mrpayroll (Post 10031479)
If you've been watching the whole season, you will notice that his little 'glitch' has been happening a lot less frequently in the most recent episodes. I think the writers don't want to overuse that comedy gold.

Chris
You're right, I have noticed that. As a matter of fact, I'd forgotten about it until he did it.

DJariya 04-28-10 05:32 AM
The Middle -- "Worry Duty" -- 04/28/10
 
<a href="http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/?action=view&current=The-Middle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/The-Middle.jpg" border="0" alt="The Middle"></a>

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
Axl's ex-girlfriend Morgan (Alexa Vega) drifts back into his life, and Frankie worries that he'll get hurt again. Meanwhile, Brick cares for a baby chick for a school science project, and it awakens parental feelings in him.


I'm a little behind on this show. How has it been recently? I know this is by far not the best sitcom on right now, but it has it's moments.

rfduncan 04-28-10 09:21 AM
Re: The Middle -- "Worry Duty" -- 04/28/10
 
Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 10128734)
I'm a little behind on this show. How has it been recently? I know this is by far not the best sitcom on right now, but it has it's moments.
It is still consistently good. I might say that just because it is the weakest of the ABC Wednesday comedy line-up, it is FAR better that most of the junk out there!

CPA-ESQ. 04-28-10 09:50 AM
Re: The Middle -- "Worry Duty" -- 04/28/10
 
Originally Posted by rfduncan (Post 10128974)
It is still consistently good. I might say that just because it is the weakest of the ABC Wednesday comedy line-up, it is FAR better that most of the junk out there!
I'll second this.. there was one episode that was a clunker recently, but I think that it has been consistent. I hope that ABC picks it up for next season, because it is far better than what other channels have to offer.

rfduncan 04-28-10 10:04 AM
Re: The Middle -- "Worry Duty" -- 04/28/10
 
AFAIK ABC picked up all three of the remaining Wednesday night comedies for next season not long after they canceled Hank.

DJariya 05-19-10 04:47 AM
The Middle -- Season Finale -- "Average Rules" -- 05/19/10
 
<a href="http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/?action=view&current=TheMiddle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/TheMiddle.jpg" border="0" alt="The Middle"></a>

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
After attending year-end school parent-teacher conferences, Frankie and Mike are shocked to discover that Brick may be held back from going to the third grade because the school librarian, Mrs. Nethercott has it out for him due to 31 unreturned books. Meanwhile, as Axl's aptitude test results reveal him to be academically gifted, Frankie makes it her mission to get an overlooked Sue the recognition she deserves when none of her teachers even realize that she's in their classes.


"Average Rules" was written by DeAnn Heline & Eileen Heisler and directed by Wendy Stanzler.

Special Guest Star tonight is none other than the Golden Girl herself:

Spoiler:
Betty White

DJariya 09-22-10 05:29 AM
The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
<img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7572/themiddle.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-03

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
In the Season 2 premiere, Frankie has a hard time getting the kids ready for school, and she's accused of being overprotective by Brick's new teacher (Doris Roberts). Meanwhile, Sue may be too enthusiastic about being on the cross-country team.


This was a very underrated sitcom last season. I wasn't expecting much of it, but grew to like it. Heaton's character is kind of an idiot though.

MrSmearkase 09-22-10 08:29 AM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Is Chris Kattan still a regular for Season 2? He was probably the worst part of the first season, in my opinion. I hated any time they shoe-horned him in to the family plots.

CPA-ESQ. 09-22-10 03:57 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
looking forward to this season -

Bluelitespecial 09-22-10 04:57 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
I got hooked on the middle watching reruns this summer, very funny show. I didn't know if anyone else here would be watching.

boogieman03 09-22-10 05:45 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Originally Posted by Bluelitespecial (Post 10386858)
I got hooked on the middle watching reruns this summer, very funny show. I didn't know if anyone else here would be watching.
Same here. Picked this up during the the tail end of summer reruns. I liked what I saw (about 6 episodes or so).

maingon 09-22-10 07:17 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
This is a very underrated show. I find it really funny.

Deftones 09-22-10 07:19 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
i need to power through the last 8 episodes from last year before i start watching. the show definitely had it's moments. brick is, by far, the best.

Drav3n 09-22-10 08:04 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
The episode started off slow, but delivered the laughs about halfway through. The scenes with Sue in class had me dying!

MrX 09-22-10 10:38 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Axl out grilling at 2 in the morning cracked me up:lol:

JasonF 09-22-10 11:14 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
I completely forgot I had conflicts (Hell's Kitchen and Undercovers) and forgot to set up my second DVR. Guess I'll have to catch this via Hulu.

Gizmo 09-22-10 11:19 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Awesome CGI at the end

calhoun07 09-22-10 11:20 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Originally Posted by boogieman03 (Post 10386958)
Same here. Picked this up during the the tail end of summer reruns. I liked what I saw (about 6 episodes or so).
In the same boat. I will buy the first season set when it drops in price to something more reasonable. I think Sue is just about one of the funniest characters I've seen on TV in a long time, and the entire show has all the makings of a great show. The car sales bits drag the show down a bit from what I've seen but over all pretty solid, and I LOVED the six or so episodes I saw.

I didn't feel the pilot was as strong as what I saw before this, but I am not deterred. However, I talked a friend into watching it for the first time tonight and hope they weren't deterred. It was funny, but just not as funny as I think this show can be.

By the way, I just LOVE the picture of Sue on the mom's desk at work. I've seen it twice now and each time I pause the DVR to look at it...it makes me laugh so hard a tear or two comes out of my eyes.

CPA-ESQ. 09-23-10 09:12 AM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
good episode - none of the kids hit that "awkward" age / growth spurt which can be distracting.

still a great 1/2 hr comedy

Eddie W 09-23-10 10:36 AM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Funny to see Patty Heaton face off against Doris Roberts again. Hope she becomes a semi-regular nemisis this season.

JimRochester 09-23-10 03:57 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Wasn't too sure about this show when it premiered but it grew on me. Look forward to it every week

marty888 09-23-10 06:26 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
One of the few sitcoms that are "must see" for me - really pleased that it's back!

Drav3n 09-23-10 07:33 PM
Re: The Middle -- Season Premiere -- "Back to School" -- 09/22/10
 
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD (Post 10387530)
Awesome CGI at the end
I'm assuming that was meant in sarcasm? :lol:

DJariya 09-29-10 09:15 PM
The Middle -- "Homecoming" -- 09/29/10
 
<img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7572/themiddle.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-03

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
A dilemma present itself to Frankie and Mike when Axl makes the varsity football team, but Sue's first cross-country meet is the same day as the homecoming game. Meanwhile, Brick announces a new take on fallen foliage when he rakes up the leaves in the yard but doesn't want to take them to the dump; he wants to set them free in the forest instead.


Almost forgot about this show tonight. I know it's not as popular here as Modern Family, but hell it's still a damn funny show.

I haven't watched Better with you yet, but judging by last week most of you didn't like it, I won't bother with threads for that.

Drav3n 09-29-10 09:40 PM
Re: The Middle -- "Homecoming" -- 09/29/10
 
Brick spending all that time separating the leaves and then wanting to free them or keep them in his room :lol:

I never really thought Patricia Heaton looked good, but damn she looked real good in that purple dress! :drool:

MrX 09-30-10 01:01 AM
Re: The Middle -- "Homecoming" -- 09/29/10
 
Pretty good episode

I wonder is Sue is going to wear her cross country sweatshirt for the entire season?

marty888 09-30-10 09:03 AM
Re: The Middle -- "Homecoming" -- 09/29/10
 
I'll never look at autumn leaves the same way again ..... another solid episode.

Bluelitespecial 09-30-10 07:36 PM
Re: The Middle -- "Homecoming" -- 09/29/10
 
I haven't watched the episode yet, but the creators in Entertainment Weekly said she will keep on the cross country sweater for about 10 episodes.

DJariya 10-06-10 01:59 PM
The Middle -- "The Diaper Incident" -- 10/06/10
 
<img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7572/themiddle.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-03

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
While shopping for baby diapers for Sue, who has run out of them on a baby-sitting job, Frankie is completely humiliated when a clerk assumes she's shopping for adult diapers. Meanwhile, after getting on Mike's case to get a physical exam because she thinks men tend to fall apart faster than women as they age, Frankie proceeds to throw out her back and hides it from Mike, who tells her he received a clean bill of health from the doctor; a clueless Sue falls for Axl's friend, Sean, who barely notices her existence; and Brick begins to test all of the age-old urban legends parents tell their kids - such as not to swallow a watermelon seed for fear one will grow in their belly - after discovering Frankie has used these white lies on him in the past.

Drav3n 10-06-10 08:43 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Diaper Incident" -- 10/06/10
 
The part with Brick not being able to turn off the hot water was great! :lol:

DJariya 10-13-10 05:34 AM
The Middle -- "The Quarry" -- 10/13/10
 
<img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7572/themiddle.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-03

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
When Axl is suspended for skipping school, Mike decides it's time to teach his son a lesson about life and makes him go to work with him at the quarry. But Mike's master plan backfires when Axl likes the job so much that he wants to quit school and lead the life of a quarryman. Meanwhile, Frankie is devastated when she fears that she accidentally prayed away Sue's cross-country team after it's cut by the school; and while practicing a magic trick, Brick makes the main TV remote disappear - and can't figure out how to make it reappear.


From the synopsis:

Brick makes the main TV remote disappear - and can't figure out how to make it reappear. :lol:

In case you can't see this tonight, it repeats on Friday night at 830pm.

Bluelitespecial 10-13-10 07:06 PM
Re: The Middle -- "The Quarry" -- 10/13/10
 
I have it recording on the dvr tonight.

DJariya 10-20-10 05:14 AM
The Middle -- "Foreign Exchange" -- 10/20/10
 
<img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7572/themiddle.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-03

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
The Heck family host a foreign exchange student from Japan, who, to their chagrin, shows no interest whatsoever in the family.

DJariya 10-27-10 04:34 AM
The Middle -- "Halloween" -- 10/27/10
 
<img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7572/themiddle.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-03

Synopsis:

Spoiler:
Frankie is excited over being invited to an adult neighborhood Halloween party. But will she be able to get Mike to dress up in a costume, or will he have his own idea of fun? Meanwhile, a melancholy Sue's spirits are lifted when she discovers that Reverend TimTom is back in town and hosting a Halloween church event; things don't go quite as planned for Axl, his friends or their dates as they head out to an exclusive haunted house party; and Brick chooses a unique Halloween costume that is not easily defined.


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