Wednesday on TV: Brooke Shields gets trashy on 'The Middle'

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Brooke Shields has, for the most part, played relatively glamorous roles on TV. But she's back as trashy neighbor Rita Glosser in tonight's episode of The Middle (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4).

And Rita's collection of loud, large wind chimes puts her at odds with Frankie Heck (Patricia Heaton).

Also on this week's episode, Brick comes up with a new snack idea and Sue tells the family that she and Darrin are dating again.

Elsewhere on TV ...

Stanley Cup playoffs: Pittsburgh Penguins as Columbus Blue Jackets (5 p.m., NBCSN); Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars (6 p.m., CNBC); St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks (7:30 p.m., NBCSN);

NBA playoffs: Charlotte Bobcats at Miamia Heat (5 p.m., TNT); Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs (6 p.m., NBATV); Portland Trail Blazers at Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m., TNT)

Survivor (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Woo takes a very hard fall while trying to gather coconuts.

Nature (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A look at Japan's snow monkeys.

Suburgatory (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): On a camping trip, Fred loses Victor in the woods.

American Idol (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): The remaining contestants perform.

Arrow (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): The serum sends Roy into an uncontrolled rage.

Modern Family (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): The family travels to Australia.

Nova (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A report titled "Inside Animal Minds: Who's the Smartest?"

The 100 (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Bellamy and his crew search for Octavia.

Legit (8 p.m., FXX): Jim turns to prostitution.

Mixology (8:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Kacey confronts Dominic about their relationship.

Nashville: On the Record (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Cast members perform songs from the show.

Your Inner Fish (9 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): The traits that humans inherited from primates are detailed.