Ep 2. Stuck in a Commercial

Stuck in the Middle season 3 episode 2, titled "Stuck in a Commercial," follows the Diaz family as they unexpectedly find themselves in a television commercial. Harley, the eldest sister, has been searching for ways to market her invention and when a producer at a local television station sees her prototype, he asks her to feature in a commercial. Excited for the opportunity, Harley gathers her brothers and sisters to join in on the shoot, but quickly realizes it's not going as planned.

As the family begins to film the commercial for the new product, things start to go wrong. The youngest Diaz sibling, Georgie, struggles to remember his lines, Ethan and Aidan, the twins, keep fighting over who gets to hold the product, and Rachel, the second eldest sister, struggles with the makeup and wardrobe team. Meanwhile, Harley is urging everyone to stay focused and remembers their purpose for being there.

As the day goes on, tensions rise and the family begins to argue. Harley feels the pressure of the producer and starts to worry that the whole commercial is a disaster. She tries to keep everyone in line, but her controlling nature only makes things worse. She decides to step back and let her siblings take charge. Ethan and Aidan come up with a new way to showcase the product and Georgie impresses everyone with his improvisation skills.

Despite the mayhem, the family successfully wraps up the commercial. As they leave the studio, Harley realizes that their family bond helped them create something unique and special. She also learns the value of trusting her siblings and to not take things too seriously.

"Stuck in a Commercial" is a light-hearted episode that exemplifies the joy and hardships of working with family. The Diaz siblings' dynamic personalities and comedic timing make for a fun and entertaining episode that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Additionally, this episode sheds light on the importance of teamwork, improvisation, and communication when working on a project. Consistent with the themes of Stuck in the Middle, "Stuck in a Commercial" encourages viewers to embrace their imperfections and to see the value in the people around them.