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From: Photo Flash: First Look - THE MIDDLE's 'The Friend,' Airing 1/23

On THE MIDDLE's upcoming episode, 'The Friend,' Mike is upset with Frankie when he discovers that she set him up on an adult playdate with a new neighbor who shares the same interests. Meanwhile, when the school cheerleaders announce that they're taking over cheering for the wrestlers - thus putting Sue and her Wrestlerettes out of business - a determined Sue demands a cheer off; and Brick makes a lovesick Axl begin to question whether he's intellectually stimulating enough for his smart, new girlfriend, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.