The Middle

MIKE'S FLIGHTY BROTHER RUSTY PRESENTS SUE WITH AN EXTRAVAGANT GIFT – WHICH MIKE ASSUMES IS STOLEN GOODS, AND AXL BLOWS HIS FIRST PAYCHECK ON A BIG SCREEN TV AND BLAMES HIS LACK OF FINANCIAL WISDOM ON FRANKIE, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

Norm MacDonald Guest Stars as Rusty

"Guess Who's Coming to Frozen Dinner" – Mike's wayward brother, Rusty (Norm MacDonald), comes to town and presents Sue with an extravagant gift, which Mike thinks is stolen goods. Meanwhile, with Sue now older and living the college life, Mike feels like he's not as close to her as he used to be and tries to figure out a way to reconnect; Axl blows the money from his first paycheck on a big screen TV and blames his spending spree on years of learning from Frankie's lack of financial wisdom; and Brick is stumped, but delighted to discover mysterious, unmarked gifts being left at the front door of the house, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, FEB. 6 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Norm MacDonald as Rusty Heck, Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, and Casey Burke as Cindy.

"Guess Who's Coming to Frozen Dinner" was written by Ilana Wernick and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

FRANKIE TAKES SUE OUT TO A BAR TO CELEBRATE HER 21st BIRTHDAY, MIKE BEGRUDGINGLY ACCOMPANIES BRICK TO A 'PLANET NOWHERE' CONVENTION, AND AXL AND HUTCH DRIVE THE 'BAGO TO OHIO TO ATTEND KENNY'S WEDDING, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"Toasted" – Things don't go as smoothly as planned for the Hecks when Frankie helps Sue celebrate her 21st birthday by taking her to a bar close to the college, Mike begrudgingly accompanies Brick to a Planet Nowhere convention, and Axl and Hutch head to Ohio in the Winnebago to attend and make a toast at ex-college roomie Kenny's wedding, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, FEB. 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, Alphonso McAuley as Hutch, Jackson White as Aidan, Tommy Bechtold as Kenny, Ben Stillwell as Bartender, Gary Bolen as Pastor, and Christopher Gehrman as Concession Guy Ralph.

"Toasted" was written by A.J. Blum and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

MIKE IS OFFERED THE POSITION OF REGIONAL MANAGER AT THE QUARRY, AND BRICK BELIEVES THAT HIS HEALTH TEACHER IS TREATING HIM UNFAIRLY AS PAYBACK FOR HAVING TO DEAL WITH AXL BACK IN THE DAY, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"The Crying Game" – While Frankie feels the need to have a good cry after having a bad week, Mike shares the good news that, after 25 years as manager at the local quarry, he is being offered the job of regional manager but feels uncomfortable saying goodbye to his co-workers. Meanwhile, Brick suspects that he's being treated unfairly by his health teacher because of how horribly Axl treated her back when he was a student, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, MARCH 13 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Malcolm Foster Smith as Dave, Troy Metcalf as Jim, Greg Cipes as Chuck, Ezra Buzzington as Wayne, Chase Kim as George Chung, Jon Curry as Jeffrey, and Rose Abdoo as Mrs. Kozicki.

"The Crying Game" was written by Rich Dahm and directed by Phil Traill.

THE HECKS DECLARE AN ALL-OUT WAR WITH THE GLOSSNERS AFTER THEY STEAL SUE'S CAR, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

Brooke Shields Returns as Trashy Neighbor Rita Glossner

"Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle" – It's the Orson showdown of the century when the Hecks – along with the Donahues and Bill Norwood – wage a war against the Glossners after they steal Sue's car, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, MARCH 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Brooke Shields as Rita Glossner, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, Sean O'Bryan as Ron Donahue, Pat Fin as Bill Norwood, Richard Riehle as Sheriff Dugan, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck as Diaper Glossner, David Chandler as Derrick Glossner, Kayla Madison as Shelly Donahue, and Heather Olt as Paramedic.

"Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle" was written by Tim Hobert and directed by Elliot Hegarty.

FRANKIE TASKS MIKE WITH TEACHING BRICK DATING ETIQUETTE WHEN DR. FULTON INFORMS THEM THAT THEIR SON AND GIRLFRIEND, CINDY, HAVE BEEN MAKING OUT ALL OVER SCHOOL; AND SUE ATTEMPTS TO WORK UP THE COURAGE TO GIVE SEAN THE SNOW GLOBE AND CONFESS HER FEELINGS FOR HIM, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

Dave Foley Guest Stars as Dr. Fulton

"Thank You for Not Kissing" – After Dr. Fulton (Dave Foley) calls Frankie and Mike into his office to inform them that Brick and Cindy have been making out all over school, Frankie tasks Mike into having a talk with his son to discuss dating etiquette. Meanwhile, Sue attempts to work up the gumption to give Sean the snow globe and confess how much she likes him; and after discovering a box full of unfinished thank you notes for gifts received over the years, Frankie orders Axl to finish and mail them all out, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, APRIL 3 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, Brock Ciarlelli as Brad Bottig, Casey Burke as Cindy, and Dave Foley as Dr. Fulton.

"Thank You for Not Kissing" was written by Jana Hunter & Mitch Hunter and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

FRANKIE FORCES BRICK TO ASK CINDY TO THE PROM, LEXIE CONVINCES AXL TO BUY SUE A BELATED 21st BIRTHDAY PRESENT, AND MIKE BECOMES FRUSTRATED OVER LEARNING HOW TO USE A NEW TV REMOTE, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"Great Heckspectations" – Frankie has to force Brick into asking Cindy to the high school prom but worries that his quirkiness could spoil the happy event; Lexie talks a clueless Axl into giving Sue a belated 21st birthday present; and Mike becomes frustrated over how to get used to a new TV remote, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, MAY 1 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie Brooks, Casey Burke as Cindy, Carlin James as Zack, Cameron Gellman as Henry, Aidan Potter as Scott, and Hamilton Mitchell as Jewelry Store Employee.

"Great Heckspectations" was written by Roy Brown and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

FRANKIE MAKES IT HER MISSION TO ENSURE THAT AXL DOESN'T TAKE THE JOB OFFER IN DENVER AND MOVE OUT OF STATE, AND SUE IS SAD THAT SEAN'S ABOUT TO LEAVE FOR GHANA HAVING NEVER EXPRESSED HER FEELINGS FOR HIM, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

The Penultimate Episode Before the One-Hour Series Finale

"Split Decision" – Now that Frankie knows Axl was offered a job in Denver, she makes it her mission to sway him from taking it and moving away. Meanwhile, the usually overly optimistic Sue is depressed over Sean leaving for Ghana, without ever expressing her feelings for him; and Brick drives everyone crazy when he buys a huge amount of lawn chairs to replace the one he's been using for nine years, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, MAY 15 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie Brooks, and Sean O'Bryan as Ron Donahue.

"Split Decision" was written by Tim Hobert and directed by Danny Salles.

ABC BIDS FAREWELL TO THE HECK FAMILY, WHO TAKES A ROAD TRIP TO DENVER WHERE AXL WILL START A NEW JOB AND LIFE AWAY FROM HOME, ON THE ONE-HOUR SERIES FINALE OF "THE MIDDLE"

"A Heck of a Ride: Part One/A Heck of a Ride: Part Two" – After nine hilarious and heartfelt seasons, a Heck leaves the nest as the family takes a road trip to Denver, where Axl will start his new job – and new life away from home, on the one-hour Series Finale of "The Middle," TUESDAY, MAY 22 (8:30-9:30 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"The Middle" stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, Sean O'Bryan as Ron Donahue, Brock Ciarlelli as Brad Bottig, Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie Brooks, Paul Hipp as Reverend TimTom, Pat Finn as Bill Norwood, Katlin Mastandrea as Weird Ashley, Laura Ann Kesling as Dotty Donahue, Kayla Madison as Shelly Donahue, Reagan Rundus as Gracie, O'Neill Monahan as Lucas, Beau Hart as Riley, Terrence Beasor as Mr. Johnson, Heather Olt as Paramedic, Steve Trzaska as Randy, David Figlioli as Security Man, Luenell as Security Woman, Toby Grey as 11-year-old Boy, Allan Fisher as 13-year-old Boy, Josiah Cerio as 15-year-old Boy, and Corwin Allard as Quirky Kid.

"A Heck of a Ride" was written by Eileen Heisler & DeAnn Heline and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.