While it’s been a long time sinceThe Middle graced our TV screens, the show left an impact thanks to its relatable storylines and realistic characters. The Middle, which ran on ABC for nine seasons, follows the Heck family, a middle-class, midwestern group of lovable characters. Specifically, the series focuses on the Heck matriarch, Frankie, played by Patrica Headon of Everybody Loves Raymond fame, as she guides the family through life’s ups and downs.