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FRANKIE BUYS A HORMONALLY CHALLENGED SUE AN EXPENSIVE PAIR OF JEANS SO SHE CAN FIT IN WITH HER PEERS, AND MIKE HELPS AXL GET A CAR TO IMPRESS A GIRL, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"The Jeans" � Frankie and Mike must endure the unpredictability of teenagers when a hormonally charged Sue wants a cool pair of jeans in order to fit in with her peers, and Axl wants a car to impress a girl. Meanwhile, in an attempt to teach Brick about responsibility, Frankie and Mike reluctantly allow him to take care of Aunt Edie and Aunt Ginny's dog Doris for a few days, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast: OAD: 1/6/10)

Note: This program replaces "MODERN FAMILY: Game Changer."

"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 is Mandy Musgrave as Kate.

"The Jeans" was written by Jana Hunter & Mitch Hunter and directed by Jamie Babbit.

"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. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

For more information on "The Middle," visit ABC.com