ABC Upcoming Episode Press Releases - Various Shows - 5th September 2015

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  The Middle - Episode 7.01 - Not Your Brother's Drop Off
  
  Two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country in Orson, Indiana, Frankie Heck is a harried wife and mother of three who uses her wry wit and sense of humor to get her family through each day intact. Frankie works as a dental assistant, and her unflappable husband, Mike, is manager at the local quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their average – yes, most definitely average – family.
  
  But will this year finally be the year of the Hecks? It just could be, as in their own way, each family member finds themselves breaking out of their comfort zones and navigating new situations than what they're used to.
  
  In the season premiere episode, “Not Your Brother’s Drop Off,” Sue cannot contain her excitement over getting ready to move out of the house and into the dorm to start college. But Sue’s excitement starts to give way to dread when she accidentally burns her hair and ends up having to cut it short, Axl doesn’t want to join the family and help his sister move into the dorm, Frankie finds herself not feeling sad about Sue moving out of the house, and Mike overwhelms his daughter with learning financial and safety guidelines to keep her safe at school. Meanwhile, Brick doesn’t know what to do when his girlfriend, Cindy, tells him that she wants to take their relationship to the next level, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) 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 Casey Burke as Cindy and Paul Bates as tow truck guy.
  
  ”Not Your Brother’s Drop Off” was written by Tim Hobert and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.
  

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  Nashville - Episode 4.01 - Can't Let Go
  
  Steven Tyler guest stars as himself to sing a duet of "CRAZY" with Juliette Barnes. With Juliette's starring role in the Patsy Cline bio-pic, she is at an all-time career high, but is hitting a personal low. Meanwhile Avery, separated from Juliette, tends to baby Cadence at his parents' home in Texas. Rayna, along with her family and friends, grapple with the chilling aftermath of Deacon's liver transplant. This episode of "Nashville" airs WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (10:00--11:00 ET) on the ABC Television Network.
  
  "Nashville" stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad, Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad and Aubrey Peeples as Layla Grant.
  
  Guest starring are Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Oliver Hudson as Jeff Fordham; Ed Amatrudo as Glenn Goodman; David Alford as Bucky Dawes; Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Beverly; Kyle Dean Massey as Kevin Bicks; Nick Jandl as Dr. Caleb Rand and A.J. Hammer as himself.
  
  "Can't Let Go" was written by Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulinand directed by Callie Khouri.
  

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  The Goldbergs - Episode 3.01 - A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party
  
  Lainey, Erica and Barry plan a big “Risky Business” inspired party at her home, just like the movie, while Lainey’s dad is out of town. Later, when the party gets out of control, Beverly jumps to the rescue and Lainey is happy to have a mother figure like Beverly in her life, but for how long? Meanwhile, Adam’s relationship with Dana by talking to her for hours on the phone angers Murray. As a result, Adam tries a bunch of new ways to contact her since she’s moved away, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
  
  “The Goldbergs” stars Wendi McLendon-Covey (“Bridesmaids”) as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt (“Ratatouille”) as adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile (“Good Luck Chuck”) as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia (“The X Factor”) as Erica Goldberg, AJ Michalka as Lainey Lewis with George Segal (“Just Shoot Me”) as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) as Murray Goldberg.
  
  Guest starring is Tim Meadows as Mr. Glascott, Stephen Tobolowsky as Principal Ball, Natalie Alyn Lind as Dana Caldwell, Kenny Ridwan as Dave Kim, Stephanie Katherine Grant as Emmy Mirsky, Nate Hartley as Dan, Christopher Avila as Raji and Jim Cody Williams as Bearded Old Guy.
  
  “A” was written by Chris Bishop and directed by Seth Gordon.
  
  “The Goldbergs” was written by Adam F. Goldberg (“Breaking In,” “Fanboys”). Executive producers are Adam F. Goldberg, Doug Robinson, Alex Barnow, Marc Firek, David Katzenberg and David Guarascio. “The Goldbergs” is produced by Adam Sandler and Doug Robinson’s Happy Madison TV and Adam F. Goldberg Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.
  

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  Last Man Standing - Episode 5.01 - The Wolf Returns
  
  Tim Allen returns for a fifth season in “Last Man Standing” as ‘Mike Baxter,’ who continues to be surrounded by forces seeking to test his ideas on just about everything in which he strongly believes. The season premiere will air on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.
  
  “Last Man Standing” is a show about everything that families are dealing with today – all filtered through the blunt “man’s man” comedy of an iconic American dad. Through it all, Mike sees himself as a beacon of common sense amid the chaos of a larger world that keeps changing, and, according to Mike Baxter, those changes are not for the better.
  
  In the episode, “The Wolf Returns,” Mike has returned from being on a fantastic two-month road trip traveling to far-flung places for Outdoor Man. It’s great to be back with his wife, Vanessa, and their three daughters, but finds a lot has been going on at home as well as on the job since he’s been away. To top it all off, a tornado is headed toward the Outdoor Man store and the Baxter home.
  
  ”The Wolf Returns” was written by Michael Shipley and directed by John Pasquin.
  
  “Last Man Standing” stars Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter, Molly Ephraim as Mandy Baxter, Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter, Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter, Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson, Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter, Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.
  

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  Quantico - Episode 1.01 - Run
  
  A diverse group of recruits has arrived at the FBI Quantico Base for training. They are the best, the brightest and the most vetted, so it seems impossible that one of them is suspected of masterminding the biggest attack on New York City since 9/11.
  
  “Quantico” stars Priyanka Chopra as Alex Parrish, Jake McLaughlin as Ryan Booth, Aunjanue Ellis as Miranda Shaw, Yasmine Al Massri as Nimah Amin, Johanna Braddy as Shelby Wyatt, Tate Ellington as Simon Asher and Graham Rogers as Caleb Haas.
  
  Guest star information to be announced.
  
  “Run” was written by Joshua Safran and directed by Marx Munden. Executive producers of “Quantico” are Joshua Safran, Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper, Jake Coburn and Robert Sertner. “Quantico” is produced by ABC Studios.
  

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