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Stuck in the Middle (TV series)

Stuck in the Middle is an American family comedy television series created by Alison Brown that premiered on Disney Channel in 2016.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Stuck in the Middle is an American family comedy television series created by Alison Brown that premiered on Disney Channel in 2016. It stars Jenna Ortega as Harley Diaz, a middle child who uses inventions and creativity to navigate life in a large family. The series ran for three seasons and ended in 2018.

Premise

The series follows Harley Diaz as she deals with the challenges of being the middle child in a large family of seven children. The stories are told from her point of view and often focus on family life and sibling dynamics, set in the fictional town of Marshport, Massachusetts.

Production

Stuck in the Middle was created by Alison Brown and developed with Linda Videtti Figueiredo. It was produced for Disney Channel as a family-oriented comedy series, featuring Harley as an inventive and resourceful character who often uses gadgets to solve family problems.

Broadcast history

The series premiered in the United States on February 14, 2016. It ran for three seasons and 57 episodes before ending with the episode "Stuck in Harley's Quinceañera" on July 23, 2018. Six shorts aired alongside the regular episodes.

Reception and distribution

The series has been distributed on Disney-branded streaming and video-on-demand platforms and is listed by major entertainment databases as a kids-and-family comedy. It is part of the wider family-comedy television catalogue familiar to Canadian viewers.

Key facts

  • The series centers on Harley Diaz, the middle child in a family of seven children.
  • It is set in the fictional town of Marshport, Massachusetts.
  • Harley is portrayed as inventive and resourceful, often using gadgets to solve family problems.
  • The show premiered on Disney Channel on February 14, 2016.
  • It concluded after three seasons with the episode "Stuck in Harley's Quinceañera" on July 23, 2018.
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Canadian context

The series aired internationally through Disney-branded services and is part of the wider family-comedy television catalogue familiar to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Stuck in the Middle about?
It follows Harley Diaz, a middle child in a family of seven children, as she uses creativity and inventions to handle everyday problems.
Who created Stuck in the Middle?
The series was created by Alison Brown and developed by Brown with Linda Videtti Figueiredo.
When did Stuck in the Middle premiere?
It premiered on Disney Channel on February 14, 2016.
How many seasons did Stuck in the Middle have?
The series ran for three seasons.
When did the series end?
Its final episode aired on July 23, 2018.
Where is the show set?
It is set in the fictional town of Marshport, Massachusetts.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuck_in_the_Middle_(TV_series)
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  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4488724/
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  3. Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-ac3a2eb3-c7b4-4780-a1f0-06570d0f117e
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  4. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/stuck_in_the_middle
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  5. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4488724/faq/
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  6. Apple TVhttps://tv.apple.com/gb/show/stuck-in-the-middle/umc.cmc.2w4sotj3zaogp9trzpwy8o8hp
    Supports: Premise and family setup