THE DONAHUES JOIN THE HECKS ON A SPRING BREAK VACATION, WHICH DOESN'T GO AS SMOOTHLY AS PLANNED, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

"A Very Donahue Vacation" - After making some extra money from the diaper business, Mike surprises a rather unenthusiastic Heck family with a spring break vacation at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. In the hopes of livening up what is perceived to be a lame vacation, Frankie suggests that the Donahues join them. While Mike visits all of the attractions on his own, Nancy asks a not-so-thrilled Frankie to speak with Sean to try and talk him into taking his MCATs; Axl enlists Brick to help him pick up women by playing "Jerk/No Jerk" - with Brick in the role of the "Jerk"; and Mike is anything but excited when an exuberant Sue reveals some news to him about her upcoming summer plans, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT) 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, Sean O'Bryan as Ron Donahue, Brock Ciarlelli as Brad Bottig, Laura Ann Kesling as Dotty Donahue, Kayla Madison as Shelly Donahue, Paige Diaz as Sarah, Leigh Nieves as Jessica and Sigrid Owen as Zoe.

"A Very Donahue Vacation" was written by Rich Dahm and directed by Jaffar Mahmood.

"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.