Episode 3.11 Ratings Posted December 8 2011

Episode 3.11 Ratings

Last night's Christmas-themed episode of The Middle, the last original episode of 2011, finished a solid third in the ratings.

"A Christmas Gift" was watched by 8.80 million people, down by around 208,000 viewers from the last original episode, and scored a 6.0/10 rating in households. In the important adults 18-49 demographic, The Middle scored a 2.8/8 rating, up from the 2.5/8 rating on November 23rd. Compared to this time last year, The Middle was up 17% with adults 18-49.

More about the episode

A Christmas Gift
Season 3, Episode 11 - Aired December 7, 2011

On a tipsy whim, Frankie ignores Mike's wishes and decides to throw a Christmas Eve party at the house. Meanwhile, Sue invites Reverend TimTom to explain the meaning of Christmas to Brick.

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