The Middle:
Season:     3     / Episode:     17    
The Sit Down

This Book is referred to by The Sit Down part of The Middle Season 3
Axl is supposed to read this book and write a book report on it. He has Brick read the book for him, asking Brick to give him the highlights of the story.

This Television Series is referred to by The Sit Down part of The Middle Season 3
Frankie and Mike watch TV together in their bedroom. Frankie talks while watching a program, asking Mike if the character on the show they're watching (NCIS) is in the Army or a detective. Mike tells her he's both. Then Frankie tells him that the character (Mark Harmon) is married to Mindy from Mork & Mindy, leading Mike to decide they should go bowling instead of watching tv together.

This Television Series is referred to by The Sit Down part of The Middle Season 3
Although the name of the show isn't mentioned, Frankie mentions that the character of the show she and Mike are watching, is married to "Mindy" from Mork & Mindy. Mark Harmon stars in the show NCIS, and is married to Pam Dawber, the woman who played the role of "Mindy".