ABC Announces Episode 4.18 Posted March 11 2013

ABC Announces Episode 4.18

ABC has announced the details for the next episode of The Middle, which is set to air Wednesday, March 27. Molly Shannon returns as Janet, Frankie's sister, in this episode.

"The Name" - Frankie's sister, Janet (Molly Shannon), comes to the rescue and offers to help run the Heck household while Frankie studies for her dental assisting school finals. But the sheer amount of disorganization in the house throws perfectionist Janet for a loop. Meanwhile, when Cassidy's ex-boyfriend pays an unexpected visit from college, Axl tries to take the high road and not act like a jealous boyfriend; and Sue wants to legally change her middle name -- which is also Sue -- in order to have a normal name on her driver's license, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

More information about this episode is available in our Episode Guide.

Episode: The Name Tags: Season 4, episodes

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The Name
Season 4, Episode 18 - Aired March 27, 2013

Frankie's sister, Janet (Molly Shannon), comes to the rescue and offers to help run the Heck household while Frankie studies for her dental assisting school finals. But the sheer amount of disorganization in the house throws perfectionist Janet for a loop. Meanwhile, when Cassidy's ex-boyfriend pays an unexpected visit from college, Axl tries to take the high road and not act like a jealous boyfriend; and Sue wants to legally change her middle name -- which is also Sue -- in order to have a normal name on her driver's license.

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