AS HALLOWEEN APPROACHES, FRANKIE DISCOVERS THAT A WOMAN DIED IN THE BATHTUB OF THE HECK HOUSE CLOSE TO 50 YEARS AGO - AND SHE AND BRICK ARE CONVINCED THAT THE WOMAN WAS MURDERED AND ATTEMPT TO TRACK DOWN THE KILLER, ON ABC'S 'THE MIDDLE'

"Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery" - As Halloween approaches, Frankie discovers that a woman had died in the bathtub of the Heck house close to 50 years ago, and Frankie and Brick become convinced that she was murdered and, much to Mike's chagrin, attempt to track down and find the murderer. Meanwhile, Axl and Lexie become frustrated over losing their alone time when Sue insists on hanging out with them wherever they go, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 (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 Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie, Casey Feigh as police officer, Lisa Rothschiller as scary woman, Maree Cheatham as Sylvia and Winston Story as OWP guy.

"Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery" was written by Rich Daum 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.