MIKE FORMS A NEW BOND WITH BRICK WHEN HE STUDIES UP ON FOOTBALL TERMINOLOGY IN TIME FOR THE UPCOMING SUPER BOWL, AND FRANKIE THINKS HER PROFESSIONAL CAREER IS LOOKING UP WHEN MR. EHLERT CHOOSES HER TO ACCOMPANY HIM TO A MANAGEMENT SEMINAR, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"Super Sunday" - As the Super Bowl approaches, Mike is thrilled when Brick takes his advice and studies up on football in order to understand and talk the sport. But Axl thinks his little brother is taking over his turf by being Mike's football buddy - a position Axl used to cherish. Meanwhile, Frankie thinks her professional career is looking up when Mr. Ehlert chooses her to accompany him to a managerial seminar, and ex-boyfriend Brad asks Sue to be his dance partner for the school's annual Square Dancing with the Stars, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00-8:30 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, J. Brock Ciarlelli as Brad Bottig, Peter Breitmayer as Pete, Pat Finn as Bill Norwood, Malcolm Foster-Smith as Dave, Troy Metcalf as Jim, Potsch Boyd as Vice-Principal Doyle and J.J. Boone as nurse.

"Super Sunday" was written by Vijal Patel and directed by Paul Lazarus.

"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.

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