FRANKIE FEARS FOR HER JOB WHEN A MOTIVATIONAL CONSULTANT IS HIRED TO WHIP THE SALES STAFF INTO SHAPE, AND MIKE IS PUT IN CHARGE OF HANDLING THE KIDS' ISSUES AT HOME, ON ABC'S "THE MIDDLE"

Amy Sedaris ("Strangers with Candy") Guest Stars as Abby, the Motivational Consultant

"The Fun House" - Frankie fears her job at the car dealership may be on the line when hardcore motivational consultant Abby (Amy Sedaris, "Strangers with Candy") is hired to whip the sales staff into shape. Meanwhile, with Frankie putting in extra hours at work, Mike has to deal with issues at home, including getting a pool table in order to make the house more fun for Axl and his friends, giving advice to Sue's slightly confused ex-boyfriend, and helping Brick with a school project, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast: OAD: 3/24/10)

"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, Amy Sedaris as Abby, Peter Breitmayer as Pete Miller, J. Brock Ciarlelli as Brad, Blaine Saunders as Carly, Beau Wirick as Sean and Christopher H. Fisher as Logan.

"The Fun House" was written by Roy Brown and directed by Chris Koch.

"The Middle" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.

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