A CHILL RUNS DOWN FRANKIE AND MIKE'S SPINES WHEN THEY DISCOVER THAT IT'S TIME TO TEACH 15-YEAR-OLD BRICK HOW TO DRIVE A CAR, AND SUE FRETS OVER CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAJOR AND LEARNS A SHOCKING SECRET FROM FRANKIE, ON ABC'S 'THE MIDDLE'

"Road Kill" - Frankie and Mike are embarrassed to admit that they once again forgot Brick's birthday. But their embarrassment turns to fright when they discover that he has turned 15, and it's time for them to teach their not-so-sure-footed son driver's ed. But when Axl takes a shot at letting Brick drive his Winnebago, he ends up running down one of Orson's most treasured landmarks. Meanwhile, while Sue anxiously tries to choose a college major before deadline, she learns a shocking secret from Frankie, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.

"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 Paul Hipp as Reverend TimTom, Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, Pat Finn as Bill Norwood, Richard Riehle as Sheriff Dugan, David Chandler as Derrick Glossner and Gibson Bobby Sjobeck as Diaper Glossner.

"Road Kill" was written by Roy Brown 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. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.