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FRANKIE AND MIKE DISCOVER THAT THEY ARE MORE FUN AND CHARMING WITH OTHER PEOPLE THAN WITH EACH OTHER, SUE ENDS UP WITH MULTIPLE DATES TO THE PROM AND BRICK ENLISTS AXL TO HELP HIM PREPARE AN "OUTSIDE THE BOX" BOOK REPORT, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"The Walk" - After bumping into some old acquaintances on a walk around the neighborhood, Frankie and Mike realize that they are more interesting and charming with them than they are with each other and search for a way to remedy the situation. Meanwhile, Sue ends up with multiple dates to the prom because she is too nice to turn down any of the boys who asked her, and Brick enlists Axl's aid in preparing an "outside the box" book report, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/14)

Editor's Note: This episode replaces previously scheduled episode "Thanksgiving V."

"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 Nicole Sullivan as Vicki, Matt Braunger as Dale, Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, John Gammon as Darrin, Brock Ciarlelli as Brad Bottig, Katlin Mastandrea as Ashley, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, Sean O'Bryan as Ron Donahue, Pat Finn as Bill Norwood, Julie Brown as Paula Norwood, Jimmy Bellinger as Edwin, David R. Chandler as Derrick Glossner and Gibson Bobby Sjobeck as diaper Glossner.

"The Walk" was written by David S. Rosenthal and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

"The Middle" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

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