SHARON on Instagram: "Sponsored by @spartans #spartans what did they buy? Credit: unknown :The Middle (2009-2018) is a family sitcom that follows the daily struggles of the Heck family, a middle-class household living in the fictional small town of Orson, Indiana. The show centers on Frankie Heck (Patricia Heaton), a harried but loving mother who works as a dental assistant and often serves as the narrator, reflecting on the ups and downs of raising a family on a tight budget. Her husband, Mike