AFTER SUE WINS A CONTEST, IT'S ANYTHING BUT A SMOOTH FLIGHT WHEN THE HECK FAMILY TAKES TO THE SKIES AND FLIES TO NEW YORK, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"hecks on a plane" - After Sue wins a family trip to New York, Murphy's Law goes into full effect when the Hecks board a plane and fly to the Big Apple, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 (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 Jessica Wright as flight attendant, Luenell as security woman, Charles Emmett as security guy, John M. Keating as business traveler, Marcy Goldman as lady passenger, Ant as little guy, Ayumi Iizuka as airline official and Catherine Kresge as first class attendant.

"hecks on a plane" was written by Eileen Heisler & DeAnn Heline and directed by Elliot Hegarty.

"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