ABC has issued the press release for the October 3 episode of The Middle. This is technically the third episode of the new season, following the hour-long two-part season premiere.

"The Second Act" - When Frankie is suddenly fired from Ehlert Motors, she embarks on a quest not to repeat mistakes from the past by taking any crummy job that comes her way, deciding to go instead to tech school to secure a real career. Meanwhile, school has begun and Axl is starting his Senior year in high school, Sophomore Sue takes on the task of mentoring new freshman Jenna (Bailey Buntain, "Bunheads"), and Mike is upset with Brick when he can't be bothered to put his book down to meet some of Mike's friends after a softball game, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Bailey Buntain ("Bunheads") guest stars as Sue's Mentee, Jenna. Brian Doyle-Murray (Mr. Ehlert), Chris Kattan (Bob Weaver), Brock Ciarlelli (Brad Bottig) and Blaine Saunders (Carly) all reprise their roles in the episode. The episode was written by Tim Hobert and directed by Blake T. Evans.