The Middle Season 4

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Middle Season 4 is available on and right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Patricia Heaton is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Middle Season 4 is worth clearing space for. The Middle Season 4 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. While an unexpected turn of events might force Frankie to reevaluate her career at the car dealership, Mike's made it his mission to ensure that Axl somehow earns a sports scholarship to college next year. Meanwhile, Sue's not only navigating high school, but wants to navigate Indiana roads by getting her driver's license. It's no wonder that youngest son Brick keeps his nose in a book! Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. The timing in The Middle Season 4 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Middle Season 4 is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Patricia Heaton is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.