AXL AND HIS BUDDIES TAKE THE ROMANCE OUT OF VALENTINE'S DAY BY OFFERING TO HELP GUYS BREAK UP WITH THEIR GIRLFRIENDS, AND MIKE ACCIDENTALLY SENDS A ROMANTIC TEXT MEANT FOR FRANKIE TO A QUARRY CO-WORKER, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"Valentine's Day IV" - As Valentine's Day approaches, Axl takes Boss Co., with partners Sean and Darrin, to the next level by offering their services to help guys break up with their girlfriends. Meanwhile, Brick becomes upset with Frankie when he discovers that she has thrown out all of the school artwork he has made over the years, Sue is thrilled when ex-boyfriend Matt invites her to the school's Valentine's Day dance, and Mike accidentally sends a romantic text meant for Frankie to a co-worker at the quarry, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (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 and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

Guest starring are Jen Ray as Nancy Donahue, Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, John Gammon as Darrin, Troy Metcalf as Jim, Malcolm Foster Smith as Dave, Greg Cipes as Chuck, Jessica Marie Garcia as Becky, Mandy McMillian as Miss Poltorak, Cait Fairbanks as Amanda, Victoria Bruno as Emma, Tessa Vonderhaar as Rachel, Kyra Pringle as Paige, Poetri as Ralph, Ezra Buzzington as Wayne, Lizzie Fabie as Eva, Ryan McCartan as Ryan, Brian Dare as Josh, Tajh Bellow as Evan and Moises Arias as Matt (v.o.).

"Valentine's Day IV" was written by Jana Hunter & Mitch Hunter and directed by Phil Traill.

"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.

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