MIKE OFFERS TO HAVE HIM AND FRANKIE BABYSIT THE NEIGHBOR'S BABY AFTER FRANKIE IS TOLD BY HER DOCTOR THAT HER DAYS OF HAVING KIDS ARE OVER, AND SUE AND AXL ARE SHOCKED WHEN ROMANTIC SPARKS FLY BETWEEN SEAN DONAHUE AND LEXIE, ON ABC'S 'THE MIDDLE'

"Ovary and Out" - Frankie becomes sad when her doctor informs her that her ovaries are shriveled up, which means her days of having kids are over. In an attempt to cheer her up, Mike offers to have him and Frankie babysit the neighbor's baby overnight, which puts some perspective on being an older parent. Meanwhile, Sue and Axl are a bit shocked when romantic sparks fly between Sean Donahue and Sue's roommate Lexie; and Brick tries his best to hone up on his font knowledge when he meets Gibson, a worthy font opponent, on "The Middle," TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST), 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 Beau Wirick as Sean Donahue, Daniela Bobadilla as Lexie, Casey Burke as Cindy, Jovan Armand as Troy, Emily Rutherfurd as Deidre Peterson, Cooper Roth as Gibson and Theo Taplitz as Judah.

"Ovary and Out" was written by Ilana Wernick and directed by Elliot Hegarty.

"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.