After reading your fantastic live blog from yesterday’s “Bad-Ass Boys of the CW” TCA panel I have to ask, how exactly does one get your job? — Rachel
The TV Addict: Simple. Step #1: Build a time machine. Step #2: Program said aforementioned time machine so that you may devote your formative years transfixed by the original BEVERLY HILLS 90210. Step #3: Spend what some might characterize as an “unhealthy” amount of time watching television. Got that? And since you brought up what was hands down the highlight of our week spent at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena California, we thought we’d expand upon one of the most heartwarming moments from yesterday’s panel. Cue SUPERNATURAL star Jared Padalecki’s thoughts on impending fatherhood, “I’m very excited. I hope it doesn’t bleed over into my work because I have a boyish excitement about it. I’m almost worried about how excited I am. I feel like I should be nervous because I’m bringing a life that I’m going to be half responsible for sometime in March. But I’m just so kind of chomping at the bits to get my hands in there and raise a child that I ?? right now I’m just like an excited little boy.”

BONES scoop please. — Felicia
The TV Addict: Cutting to the chase (Trust me, that will be hilarious in a moment), the ninth episode of the season entitled “The Don’t in the Do” will revolve around a gruesome death in a hair salon.

This RAISING HOPE fan would like to know if you have any scoop on when Jimmy and Sabrina might… well, you know? — Brenda
The TV Addict: According to creator/executive producer Greg Garcia Jimmy and Sabrina shippers should stay tuned. “We’re going to go at that a little head on in the upcoming months and we’ll see what happens out of that,” teased Garcia. “There will be some movement I can promise you that.” Sticking with RAISING HOPE for a moment, Garcia also promised the season finale, while not exactly game-changing in nature, will send shockwaves throughout the Chance household. “There’s going to be some revelations about Hope’s serial killer mom that is going to have ramifications for everyone.”

The only downside to SHAMELESS’ fantastic second season premiere was the fact that Justin Chatwin’s Steve was completely missing in action. Any idea when he might be showing up? — Lisa
The TV Addict: Yes. And while we’re not about to spoil the circumstances surrounding Steve’s return, we will fill you in on a little something that will ensure the inevitable is worth the wait. Which is to say, the next time you Steve, you will see a whole lot of him! Same goes with upcoming guest star Taylor Kinney by the way. VAMPIRE DIARIES fans are most definitely not going to want to miss that!

As much as I loved — and I mean LOVED — last Wednesday’s episode of THE MIDDLE that saw Sue Heck finally score her first — with apologies to Brad — real boyfriend, I’m slightly concerned that coupledom will change her. Care to alleviate my fears? — Maddie
The TV Addict: Rest assured, Sue’s “like” of Wrestler Matt will not change the character we’ve come to know and love. Cast in point, THE MIDDLE’s sixteenth episode of the season that will see Sue successfully cajole mom Frankie into waiting in line with her for tickets to a Justin Bieber concert.

The only thing more unbelievable than the people who live in SUBURGATORY is the fact that the adorably awesome Tessa (Jane Levy) has yet to hook up with anyone! Any idea when she’s going to get a boyfriend? — Jessica
The TV Addict: With the first season of SUBURGATORY very much focused on establishing the community of crazies, Jane Levy — whom we recently had the pleasure of catching up with during a recent visit to the set of Chatswin High — told us that in terms of Tessa’s relationship prospects, “Nothing is going to stick. There’s going to be boys, but not a boyfriend, I’ll tell you that much.”

Is there any hope for some Raj romance during the upcoming second half of BIG BANG THEORY’s fifth season? — Bill
The TV Addict: Ask SIRI. Literally ask it! Because an upcoming episode of the smash CBS sitcom will have Raj taking his obsession with Apple products to what even this self-professed iPhone fanboy might call a wee bit too far!

Is DEXTER really coming to an end at the end of its eight season? — Michael
The TV Addict: Despite Showtime President David Nevins’ hesitancy to officially proclaim DEXTER dead at the end of its eight season during his recent Executive Session at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, he did address the future following last season’s shocking revelation. “I’ve been pushing to shake up the formula a bit and I think there’s going to be fundamentally different dynamic now that Deb has been given a huge reveal. It’s time to shake up what Dexter goes through, so he’s not such a lone wolf.” explained Nevins. “I think there’s a very clear trajectory now where they’re going over the course of the next two seasons that I think is going to help to write with that endgame in mind. This is the likely end point, but I’m allowing for the possibility that the plan could change.”

Please… please… puhlease tell me George and Lemon aren’t going to go ahead with their ill-fated nuptials on HART OF DIXIE. — Stacey
The TV Addict: While our source on the set has yet to spill as to whether or not George and Lemon will make it down the aisle by the end of the season, we can assure you that debauchery has a date. Specifically HART OF DIXIE’s 18th episode of the season appropriately titled “Bachelorettes…” that will revolve around George and Lemons’ respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. Parties that may-or-may-not involve some fairly awkward conversations between the likes of Lemon and Zoe and George and Lavon.

Any idea as to how Becki Newton’s upcoming guest spot on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER is working out? —Amy
The TV Addict: It’s not… but only because Newton has yet to show up to work yet! “We haven’t actually worked with her yet, but we loved her stuff on UGLY BETTY and we can’t wait to put her in scenes with Neil [Patrick Harris] and watch their energies bounce off each other,” teased co-creator/executive producer Carter Bays following the HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER TCA panel. “We have her for 5 or 6 episodes, it’s a big arc and a big story. She’s an important player in these character’s lives.”

It never fails. A show is humming along perfectly and then… they walk into the room. You know who we mean. That character who just brings the show to a grinding stop. The one who gets under your skin and causes your eyes to roll. As with most things, it’s completely subjective… what causes one viewer’s skin to crawl has another purring like a kitten. But here’s our list of characters we’d love to see take a long walk off a short pier.

WHITNEY’s Mark
We like the actor and want to like the character, but he’s just so dang… well, obnoxious. It’s hard to imagine why Alex would be friends with the guy. On the plus side, Mark’s bonding with Roxanne has some potential, so perhaps there’s hope for him yet!

REVENGE’s Declan
The inexplicable accent alone is enough to give us a hate-on where this character’s concerned. It doesn’t help that we’re not particularly fond of his love interest, Charlotte, either. 

PARKS AND RECREATGION’s Chris
In a town full of charming characters we ador, Chris stands out like Donald Trump at a convention for well-coiffed dudes.

THE MIDDLE’s Bob
Every time Frankie goes to work, we cringe at the thought of spending time with Bob. If we wanted to hang out with annoying co-workers, we’d go to our own workplace.

GOSSIP GIRL’s Charlie/Ivy
How did someone so bland completely take over the show? Then again, she’s a Serena clone, and heaven knows being bland never stopped her! 

So excited for tonight’s return of BONES. Even more excited for what’s rumored to be an Emmy-worthy episode for David Boreanaz. Anything you care to tease? — Nancy
The TV Addict: As much as I’d love to be able to tease the heartbreaking circumstances that come crashing down on Booth in tonight’s episode that afford David Boreanaz an opportunity to deliver one of his most emotionally impactful performances to date, we’re afraid that to do so would pretty much spoil the episode’s most shocking moment. Cue obligatory ambiguous tease that goes a little something like so: This time, it’s personal.

With all the buzz surrounding Booth, I’m curious if there is anything for us Brennan fans in tonight’s episode of BONES? — Jenn
The TV Addict: Oddly enough, tonight’s episode does an excellent job of highlighting a handful of positives as a result of Brennan’s decreased workload due to Emily Deschanel’s real-life pregnancy. One of which has to do with a hilarious anatomy lesson that Brennan gives Squintern Clark, while another is the return of the always welcome Tina Majorino as Booth’s sidekick Agent Shaw.

Any HAWAII FIVE-0 Scoop? — Jake
The TV Addict: Do you happen to be the parent of a teenager who bares a striking resemblance to a young Alex O’Loughlin? If so the Producers of HAWAII FIVE-0 want to hear from you! Okay, they don’t really want to hear from you, that said, sources have confirmed that they are searching for a young man to play a 16-year old version of McGarrett for a pivotal upcoming episode that will shed some very welcome light on McGarrett’s relationship with his super secretive father.

Does admitting to you that I’m a thirty something gal obsessed with ABC Family’s PRETTY LITTLE LIARS warrant any scoop about the show’s January return? — Brenda
The TV Addict: Indeed it does! And you’ll be happy to know that when the hit ABC Family show returns for the second half of its sizzling second season on January 2nd, it will make up for lost time by delivering an incredibly action-packed episode. Emphasis being on the physical fireworks that doesn’t just go down when Ezra and Aria decide to fess up to Aria’s not-so-receptive parents about their relationship, but also when the girls finally come face-to-face with a certain letter of the alphabet. Suffice it to say, there will be blood. There will also be a long overdue development that may finally give the girls the upper hand in the battle to bring down A!

Now that ONCE UPON A TIME has solidified itself as my favorite new show of the season, I could really use some scoop? — Brandon
The TV Addict: Us to! Unfortunately, co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz spent six years learning about the LOST art of secret keeping from Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse so they know a thing… or five about keeping secrets. Which means, all we have to share with you are some brief teases culled from across the internet that has Sunday offering up a very Charming episode that will see our favorite new prince be forced to choose between Mary Margaret and Kathryn. More exciting still, when ONCE closes out the first half of it’s 2011 season, it will do so on a decidedly hopeful note when another resident of StoryBrooke begins to remember his (or her!) fairytale past.

For some inexplicable reason that may-or-may-not have to do with my own insecurities, it would really help me out if you could give me some hope that THE MIDDLE’s Sue Heck will succeed at something, heck, anything this season? — Amy
The TV Addict: First, let us start off my saying that despite the fact that a guy who runs a website called theTVaddict.com should probably not be the one to judge anyone, Sue Heck most definitely should not be the barometer for which you measure your own self worth. That said, if it is, you’ll be happy to learn that your favorite member of the family Heck will be starting off 2012 on the right note when she scores her very first… wait for it… boyfriend! More exciting still, he’s a wrestler named Matt.

Why is 2 BROKE GIRLS not available On Demand? It’s, like, the ONLY show that CBS airs which isn’t. (And no jokes about “because nobody wants to see that sh*t”) — Richie
The TV Addict: Since you already read our mind by offering up a variation of Valerie Cherish’s catch Comeback catchphrase (“I didn’t need to see that”), we’ll forgo the obvious by doing something we rarely do: Offer up actual information. 2 BROKE GIRLS is not available On Demand (or iTunes for that matter) because it’s produced by Warner Bros. Television, which unlike most studios has a tendency to make their comedies appointment viewing. A strategy, which judging from their track record including THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN and THE MIDDLE is hard to argue with.

As a diehard Ben and Leslie “shipper” on PARKS AND RECREATION, I could really use some reassurance as to just what exactly Leslie’s former boyfriend is doing back in Pawnee? — Bill
The TV Addict: While we’re sure Producers would like you to believe that the very likeable Louis C.K. has come back to Pawnee to drive a wedge between Ben and leslie, we’re talking 47916 (Random Indiana Zip Code) not 90210. Translation: What brings C.K’s Dave Sanderson back into the fold isn’t so much to rekindle a relationship with Leslie, but a job opportunity that will have him interviewing for Pawnee’s Chief of Police.

Can THE GOOD WIFE get any better this season? — Rachel
The TV Addict: Yes. Specifically, this Sunday’s episode that features the return of the duplicitously delicious Michael J. Fox as Alicia’s legal nemesis Louis Canning (A first look of which we’ve handily posted below)

Rumor has it that tonight’s episode of GREY’S ANATOMY is one of those classic sob-fests. True or false? — Amy
The TV Addict: Short Answer: True. Long Answer: Based on tonight’s tear-jerker of a mid-season finale that features a very unexpected outcome to Meredith and Derek’s adoption woes, multiple character deaths, not to mention an ending that will leave fans on the edge of their seat as they ask themselves what on earth is going to happen next, our working theory is that Showrunner Shonda Rhimes must be some sort of secret investor in a Kleenex company. Which is our not so subtle way of saying that there will be tears… for a variety of different characters.

Having really enjoyed the way in which you broke the news last week that “Belle” would be dropping by ONCE UPON A TIME I’m hoping I might implore you to include some sort of similar tease in this week’s column? — Monica
The TV Addict: Flattery will get you everywhere, including a yes to your request… assuming of course you can decipher the following tease that has the next batch of Fairytale characters scheduled to drop by Storybrooke Maine involved with what many might consider the precursor to Willy Wonka. Read into that what you will.

Now that young Henry has successfully managed to bring Emma Swan back to town, any clue as to when the residents on ONCE UPON A TIME might start to get their memories back? — Bryan
The TV Addict: According to sources, at least one resident of Storybrooke Maine will start to regain his (or her!) memories before the show goes on its holiday hiatus.

Completely didn’t expect the return of the Ice Truck Killer on Sunday’s episode of DEXTER? Anything you can spill about what we can expect next? — Bill
The TV Addict: Much like any episode of DEXTER, there will be blood. Yet unlike just any episode, the blood that will be spilled during Sunday’s fantastic instalment of the hit Showtime series will be of the very familiar variety. Particularly if you’re a fan of the season featuring the Trinity Killer!

The only thing I’m loving more than newcomer Tessa Altman (Jane Levy) on SUBURGATORY is the obvious romance blossoming between parents George (Jeremy Sisto) and Dallas (Cheryl Hines). Am I crazy? Is there any hope for these two? — Mandi
The TV Addict: While we sure as heck aren’t about to dip into the current mental capacity of a reader addicted to television (As if we’re one to judge!), or if Tessa and Dalia will soon be living under one roof akin to some sort of bizarro version of THE BRADY BUNCH, we can tell you that the always ugly “D” word (That’s divorce, in case you were wondering) will soon be knocking on the beautifully renovated door of two unlucky SUBURGATORY residents.

Anything you can tease about tonight’s fall finale of THE SECRET CIRLCE? — Allison
The TV Addict: You mean aside from the fact that November 10th seems a wee bit early for a fall finale? How’s this: Coming to Cassie’s rescue tonight will be two men in shining armor so to speak. And while one of her heroes is somewhat predictable, the other may surprise fans as Jake’s nefarious plan comes to light. Think “black” and you’ll be probably have an inkling of an answer!

Despite the fact that her high school horrors are a little too reminiscent of my own, I love Sue Heck. Which is why I was hoping you might be able to share a detail or two on one is coming up next for my favorite fictional character? — Jessica
The TV Addict: As self-proclaimed president of the Sue Heck fan club, we’ve got some very good news for you. Sue will very-soon become Captain of a cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, in typical Sue Heck fashion, the Wrestlerettes will be a cheerleading squad she’s concocted for the specific purpose of cheering on her latest crush!

Any chance you have some scoop on the comings and goings in my favorite TV town of Pawnee. — David
The TV Addict: Always the giver, PARKS AND RECREATION’s Valentine’s Day-themed episode will find Leslie Knope putting her considerable political muscle behind yet another worthy cause. That cause? Finding best friend Ann Perkins a boyfriend at the first annual Parks Department Single’s Dance. Cue hilarity that may-or-may-not end with Ron Swanson dressed as a real-life Cupid and an unexpected romantic spark between to staffers fans never in a million years would have put together.

Not a question, but more of a statement. This week has been slightly less funny with MODERN FAMILY on hiatus. — Rachel
The TV Addict: Agreed! Which is why we thought we’d try out best to help turn your frown upside-down by offering up a first look at the show’s November 23 episode that will see current Book of Mormon Broadway star Josh Gad drop by as an old friend of Phils. Bonus points for any reader who takes to the comments below to name the show in which Ty Burrell and Josh Gad starred in together prior to their current successes.

Additional Reporting By Tiffany Vogt

When your parents name you after a character in To a Kill a Mockingbird, a passion for reading probably shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. What should come as a surprise though is that Atticus Shaffer’s love of the printed word is partially responsible for where he finds himself today, playing Brick Heck, the hilarious youngest child on THE MIDDLE. We recently had the pleasure of catching up with the incredibly well-spoken young actor to find out what he’s reading now, which big-time movie star he’d next like to see play his teacher, and the fringe benefits that come with being one of the break-out stars of a hit ABC series.

Was acting something you always wanted to do?
Atticus Shaffer: What it was is that my Mom and I really loved to read. We’d always read out loud, make character voices and I was an above age reader at the time. And because of that my Mom — who saw one of my Dad’s co-worker’s son in a magazine — thought maybe I could do voice over. But the multiple people we met to try and get me in the business all thought I should try being in movies. So I kind of tried it and the first audition I went on I booked and it kind of just snowballed from there.

One of our favorite things about THE MIDDLE is how well the family interacts with each other. Do you have a favorite person to work with on set?
You know in my opinion we all just work so well with each other that whenever we’re paired up we’re kind of able to play off each other in such a neat way. We feed off each other so well that I really can’t say there is one person in particular that I love to work with because I love working with all of them.

Which family member are you paired up with in tonight’s episode?
For my storyline, tonight’s episode is another Brick and Sue one. Aunt Edie gives us a collection of old items that she doesn’t care for and among them is a cell phone, so Sue and Brick go on a texting spree and rack up a giant phone bill. So the episode is really about them trying to fix that.

Like Harry Potter’s Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Brick can’t ever seem to keep a teacher around for more than a year. Is there any actor you’d like to see play your teacher?
I really wouldn’t know because there have been such a wide variety of them. Doris Roberts, Chord Overstreet and Betty White as the Librarian have all been great. But maybe.. maybe Tom Cruise could guest star?

Much like your character Brick, you love to read. What are you reading right now?
I’m a huge nerd! I admit to that and am proud of that and I love to read Star Wars books. I also love to read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, I’m loving that series and I also love to read history books about World War II.

Since reading and writing go hand-in-hand, do you like to write creatively? And have you ever pitched any story ideas to THE MIDDLE writers?
I don’t pitch ideas to them but my dream is to be able to go to College and take a course in directing because I want to become a director/writer. I love to write. Right now I’m even making a little stop-motion animation with my Legos where I’ll write little scripts or shorts that are usually historically or military scenes.

Aside from THE MIDDLE, do you have any favorite TV shows?
Again, as I said before, I’m a nerd. I love to watch the animated STAR WARS: CLONE WARS show on TV. Along with that, and this maybe weird, but I love to watch History Channel’s PAWN STARS, AMERICAN PICKERS and STORAGE WARS. I love those shows. THE MIDDLE star

According to your bio, you’re a huge lover of animals and are the proud owner of a small menagerie of pets which include five cats, two dogs, birds, fish and a large flock of chickens. Is there any animal that you don’t own that you’d like to?
We did have a rabbit and we loved having a rabbit, unfortunately he recently passed away. But not to replace him or anything but as another animal that follows in that sort of family it might be cool to have a Chinchillas. I definitely need to do a little more research on that but probably another animal in that sort of family.

As the star of one of ABC’s funniest and popular sitcoms, what kind of reaction do you get you from people on the street?
People come up to me and most of the time ask me to do the ‘Brick Whisper’ and what’s weird is that I’m not used to it yet. I’ll be out shopping with my Mom or something and people will turn to me and kind of point and whisper and I’m always thinking to myself, “Did I do something wrong? I blew my nose, is there a booger on my face?” And then it’s like, oh wait… that’s why! So I’m not used to it yet.

What is the coolest thing that being the star of a popular TV show has allowed you to do that you might not have otherwise been able to?
I think definitely this wouldn’t have been able to happen, over the summer I went to Florida to visit the new Lego Land that has opened there. It was still under construction, but I was able to go there, look around and be able to go into the secret warehouse where they build all the sculptures. I was able to build with a master Lego builder and I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do that just being a regular kid.

THE MIDDLE airs Wednesdays at 8PM on ABC (CityTV in Canada) and stars Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher and Atticus Shaffer. Catch up with past episodes you may have missed online at clicktowatch.tv

In a continued effort to help promote THE MIDDLE (Cue “Brick” Whisper: Quality scripted television) in the seemingly insurmountable battle against Fox’s death-star equivalent that is Simon Cowell’s THE X FACTOR, our good friends over at WBTV (Cue “Brick” Whisper: The Production company behind the hit ABC series) were kind enough to send us a short little video of how Atticus Shaffer (Cue “Brick” Whisper: The adorkable pint-sized star) and guest star Chord Overstreet (Cue “Brick” Whisper: Former Gleek!) spent their downtime on set. Enjoy. And don’t forget, THE MIDDLE with with “Galum” (Cue “Brick” Whisper: That’s GLEE alum in case you were wondering!) Chord Overstreet airs Wednesday September 28th at 8PM on ABC (Cue “Brick” Whisper: CityTV in Canada)

Although you might not think it based on the overwhelming advertising campaign for THE X FACTOR, Simon Cowell isn’t the only big name returning to television tonight. In an effort to lend a little star power to ABC’s hilarious, albeit somewhat overshadowed family laugher that is THE MIDDLE, Ray Romano is also getting back in the habit again. And here to tease tonight’s EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND reunion is none other than series star herself, Patricia Heaton, who dishes on everything from Emmy snubs to the awesomeness that is Eden Sher. See for yourself, after the jump.

THE MIDDLE airs Wednesdays at 8PM on ABC (CityTV in Canada) and stars Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher and Atticus Shaffer. Catch up with past episodes you may have missed online at clicktowatch.tv

In the upcoming ratings battle between the launch of Fox’s massively-overhyped-mega-behemoth that is THE X FACTOR and the scrappy, hilarious and highly underrated comedy that is THE MIDDLE, it’s nice to know that the ABC laugher isn’t going to go down without a fight. For following star Patricia Heaton’s much-anticipated reunion with her EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND co-star Ray Romano on the September 21st season premiere will be none other than former GLEE star Chord “Trouty Mouth” Overstreet. And here, with your first look at Ralph Wickerson, Brick’s idealistic fourth grade teacher who may-or-may-not be forced to go mano-a-mano with Frankie and Mike Heck on THE MIDDLE’s September 28th episode entitled “Hecking Order” is theTVaddict.com.

With the deadline for 2011 Primetime Emmy® Nominations fast approaching, one of the things you may-or-may-not have begun to notice across “industry” websites such as Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter are “For Your Consideration” ads. And while we certainly are the first to applaud any attempt on behalf of either the Networks or Studios to shine the spotlight on deserving talent both in front and behind of the camera involved in some of your and our favorite shows, we couldn’t help but find ourselves somewhat underwhelmed with the tone of the ads. Which is why, we here at theTVaddict.com thought it might be fun to take a stab at concocting a few slightly tongue-in-cheek advertisements of our own, starting with the always deserving star of THE MIDDLE Eden Sher.

Editor’s Note: Giving credit where credit is due, the “Faux Your Emmy Consideration” title was the brainchild of Twitter Follower @WriterWarrior

What’s life really like on the set of THE MIDDLE, the hit ABC sitcom that kicks off the first of four consecutive May Sweeps episodes tonight at 8PM on ABC? Stars Charlie McDermott and Eden Sher, who play Axl an Sue Heck respectively, spill all.

Who on the set is most likely to mess up a take by laughing?
Charlie McDermott: Eden.
Eden Sher: Me, totally me. Without question.

Which actor would you say is most like their character?
CM: Atticus.
ES: Atticus.
CM: Atticus is pretty similar, not as quirky, but he’s intelligent and reads a lot.
ES: Not in a negative way at all but he is a little bit quirky. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill twelve year old!
CM: He doesn’t whisper to himself.

Who is least like their character?
ES: Probably me or Patty.
CM: Hey…
ES: I’d say Charlie is exactly the same, totally sloth like! I don’t think I’m much like Sue, but then I see Patty sometimes in her non-Frankie gear and it’s a pretty drastic change.

Which cast member is known for spending most of his time off-camera snacking at Craft services?
CM: Everyone!
ES: I feel like we have some sort of cast telepathy too. I always find we go to “crafty” the exact same time. But we’re also always there, so maybe that’s why!
CM: We’re also always trying to avoid wardrobe change.
ES: [Laughing] That’s true. My yellow cross-country sweatshirt on that sweltering soundstage is absolutely my favorite thing to wear.
CM: Eden loves that sweatshirt, she never stops talking about how much she loves that sweatshirt.

Who can be counted on most for knowing their lines?
CM: I think everybody.
ES: You know what, if I had to pick one person I’d probably say Atticus. He learns them and he just is a robot with them… in the best way possible.
CM: Patty. Patty has more lines then everybody.
ES: You know what, that’s a good point. She probably messes up more than Atticus, but she has more lines than all of us combined. If I had that many lines I don’ think I could do as well as she does.

Who has the messiest trailer?
CM: I haven’t seen anyone else’s trailer beside mine and Eden’s so I don’t know. We’re pretty clean, we don’t have much stuff in there.
ES: They’re not really that big.
CM: It’s like a laptop, and whatever else you bring that day.

Who has the worst taste in television in terms of being hooked on reality TV?
CM: I don’t think anyone watches reality TV, we all kind of hate it.
ES: Except… have you seen an episode of any Kardashian spin-off? You know you gotta give it a shot, at least watch one episode of one of the three, maybe start out with KHLOE & LAMAR and then talk to us about not watching reality television.
CM: I watched two episodes of JERSEY SHORE last year and then I hated myself for it, but I grew up there every summer so I was trying to watch it to see the Jersey Shore and then I realized it was actually nothing like the Jersey Shore I experienced.

Which cast member’s off camera life would be most interesting in terms of fodder for their own reality TV show?
CM: No one.
ES: Maybe Atticus with his Farm. Patty has her family and goes and tends to that, Neil [Flynn] has his cat Mike, and Charlie and I live next to each other and we’re both really boring.

Which ABC show would you most like to see THE MIDDLE crossover with?
ES: Maybe MODERN FAMILY, just so we can have a Heck/Dunphy party and see how they would interact with each other. Don’t they do that on Disney and Nickelodeon shows?
CM: Like GREY’S PRIVATE ANATOMY PRACTICE.

Who is most likely to be found with an iDevice [iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch] in their hand the moment the camera stops rolling?
CM: Patty always has her iPad, but I don’t get any credit for this, I started the iPad craze on our set and nobody gives me credit for that. Ever. I’m just putting it out there, so it can be in print, I was the first!

THE MIDDLE airs Wednesday night at 8PM on ABC