UNFORESEEN FAMILY MATTERS BEGIN TO THWART FRANKIE AND MIKE'S PLANS FOR A ROMANTIC ANNIVERSARY GETAWAY, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"The Floating Anniversary" � Frankie and Mike's romantic plans for their anniversary are thwarted by a sick Brick, a lovesick Sue, a learner's permit-toting Axl, two crazy aunts and their diaper-wearing dog, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

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

Guest starring are Brian Doyle-Murray as Mr. Ehlert, Peter Breitmayer as Pete, Jeanette Miller as Aunt Edie, Frances Bay as Aunt Ginny, Thomas Mann as Brendan Nichols and Wesley Thompson as cop.

"The Floating Anniversary" was written by Rob Ulin and directed by Gail Mancuso.

"The Middle" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

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