List of The Middle characters
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The Middle is an American sitcom about a working-class family living in Indiana and facing the day-to-day struggles of home life, work, and raising children. The Middle originally aired from September 30, 2009, to May 22, 2018, on the ABC network. The ensemble cast includes Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Schaffer. The following is a list of characters, including the main cast and those who appear alongside the main cast in the series.
Cast overview
The Hecks
Patricia Heaton as Frances Patricia "Frankie" Heck (née Spence), is the wife of Mike and mother of Axl, Sue, and Brick. Frankie is the central character in the show, as her voice is heard narrating at various points in every episode. She is a devoted wife and mother and sees family as the most important thing in her life. Her motto, "You do for family", guides her daily routine, despite the frustrations she encounters with her husband and three kids, as well as her older ailing relatives who often depend on her. She often forgets family members' birthdays (most frequently Brick's) and her and Mike's anniversary. Frankie attended college but did not finish.
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