User blog comment:Lynettefan2626/Current Main Cast/@comment-392210-20101222002039

James Denton has always been billed under "Starring", ever since the pilot episode. From the second episode onwards, he's received the special "and" credit at the end of the stars billing. He's still credited as such this year, even in the episodes in which he doesn't appear. So yes, Mike is still a main character. He appeared in the latest episode, and according to the trailer for ep. 7.11, he'll show up again. Can't wait. :)