REVEREND TIMTOM OFFERS FRANKIE THE PERFECT SOLUTION TO HER QUANDRY OVER WHAT WOULD MAKE HER HAPPY DURING LIFE'S THIRD ACT, AND TIRED OF HEARING SUE AND BRICK ARGUE BECAUSE OF THE HOLE BETWEEN THEIR BEDROOM WALLS, MIKE ORDERS THEM TO FIX IT, ON ABC'S 'THE MIDDLE'

"Mommapalooza" - Frankie decides that she needs to find something new that she's passionate about - life's third act - and Reverend TimTom offers the perfect solution. Meanwhile, tired of hearing Sue and Brick argue because of the giant hole between their bedroom walls, Mike orders them to fix it; and after Axl refuses to let rich girlfriend Lexie pay for some extravagant outings, Lexie finds a way to fool him into thinking he's becoming lucky when money and other high priced items suddenly make their way into his hands, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, JAN. 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

"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, Paul Hipp as Reverend TimTom, Susan Berger as bingo lady, and Shay Ali as waiter.

"Mommapalooza" was written by Roy Brown 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.