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THE CW ENDS FIRST SEASON EN FUEGO

The CW Improves Over UPN and The WB in Target Demos  

"Top Model" Finale Wins Time Period in Adults and Women 18-34  

"Gilmore Girls" Series Finale Scores Its Best Adults 18-34 Ratings on The CW  

            May 22, 2007 (Burbank, California) - Hot on the heels of its wildly successful Upfront presentation last week, The CW wrapped up its first season in fine fashion with last week's crowning of the new "America's Next Top Model" and the series finale of "Gilmore Girls."

            The CW completed its inaugural season (through 5/20/07) ahead of both UPN and The WB in the target demos of adults 18-34 (1.5/4, 7% over UPN and WB) and women 18-34 (1.9/5, 6% over both UPN and WB).  The CW was the only network to show year-to-year growth in these key demographics.

CW SEASON ONE HIGHLIGHTS:

            The CW's "America's Next Top Model" finished the season winning its time period among women 18-34.  Next season, "Top Model," The CW's highest rated series in target demos, will remain Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. as the launch pad for the new drama "Gossip Girl."

            The CW launched a new reality hit "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll," which averaged 8 million viewers each week between the show's original and encore telecast.  The next edition of "Pussycat Dolls Present" will make its debut next midseason.           

            "Friday Night Smackdown" led The CW to first on Friday night in key male demographics.  "Smackdown" will remain on Friday nights next season.

            "One Tree Hill" improved over last season by double-digit gains among adults 18-34 (19%) and women 18-34 (22%).  "One Tree Hill" will return next midseason.

            The third edition of "Beauty and The Geek" marked the highest-rated cycle of the series in women 18-34 and women 18-49.  "Beauty and The Geek" will return next season to anchor The CW's Tuesday at 8:00p.m. in the fall, as the lead in to the network's new drama "Reaper."

Key Highlights for Week Ending May 20, 2007:

            For the week ending 5/20/07, The CW outperformed both UPN and The WB versus the same week a year ago in the target demos of adults 18-34 (1.5/5, up 50% vs WB, 15% vs. UPN) and women 18-34 (2.0/6, up 54% vs WB, 18% vs. UPN), as well as adults 18-49 (1.3/4, up 44% vs WB, 18% vs. UPN) and women 18-49 (1.6/4, up 33% vs WB, 14% vs. UPN) and viewers (3.1mil, up 31% vs WB, 17% vs. UPN).

"Gilmore Girls" Series Finale

            Tuesday's series finale of "Gilmore Girls" delivered its best adults 18-34 (2.9/9) rating on The CW (best since 1/17/06), its best women 18-34 (4.0/11) performance since 2/6/07, and its largest audience (4.9mil) since 12/5/06.

"America's Next Top Model" Cycle 8 Finale

            The finale of The CW's hit "America's Next Top Model," in which Jaslene Gonzales was crowned the winner, ranked first its time period among adults 18-34 (3.5/12), women 18-34 (5.4/16), and women 18-49 (4.5/13-tie).

            Last week's finale was the most watched and highest rated telecast of this cycle in adults 18-34 (tie), adults 18-49 (3.0/9), women 18-49 and viewers (6.4mil).

            The cycle 8 finale tied as the series best finale ever in adults 18-49 and women 18-49.

 

 

CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 4, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
MONDAY, JUNE 4

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Class President" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS RUNS FOR CLASS PRESIDENT - Hoping to make a better life for himself at Corleone Junior High, Chris (Tyler James Williams) throws his hat in the ring for Class President and asks Greg (Vincent Martella) to be his running mate. However, when an election poll reveals that Chris has no chance of winning without someone more popular on the ticket, Chris drops Greg like a hot potato, igniting a rivalry between the two best friends.  Meanwhile, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) takes it personally when Julius (Terry Crews) is diagnosed with high blood pressure, so she decides to take drastic measures to reduce his stress.  Tequan Richmond and Imani Hakim also star.  Jerry Levine directed the episode written by co-creator and executive producer Ali LeRoi (#023).

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Trojan Condo" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) finds a new condo to move into, but Robert (Duane Martin) finds out that it's still under construction and won't be completed for a while.  Robert's sister comes for a visit and asks to stay at the house but, knowing that his sister and Neesee don't get along, Robert realizes that one of them has to go.  Meanwhile, Robert and Neesee help Dirk get Courtney (guest star Laivan Greene, "Without A Trace"), into Bobby's (Khamani Griffin) school, but Courtney ends up causing a bit of trouble with the other students.  Alfonso Ribiero directed the episode written by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (#403).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"In Too Deep" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

CAN'T SAY NO - Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William (Reggie Hayes) has put Monica (Keesha Sharp) in charge of managing the bar to get her out of his hair. When Joan confronts William about Monica's new position, he reveals that he has made a mistake proposing to Monica but can't tell her.  Meanwhile, Darnell (Khalil Kain) is having a hard time telling Maya (Golden Brooks) that he wants to quit working for the pit crew.  Persia White also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Regina Y. Hicks (#40338-139).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Rules of The Game" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

LET THE HAZING BEGIN - As a favor to Derwin (Pooch Hall), Melanie (Tia Mowry) attends the first Saber Sunbeam meeting of the season, only to learn that unlike the wives, football players' "girlfriends" are not considered legitimate and are treated as such by the other wives.  On the same day, Derwin attends his first rookie seminar where he is given a lecture about gold diggers, STDs and is hazed by the other players.  Later that night, Melanie and Derwin attend a party where Melanie, has a conversation with another player and is perceived to be flirting with him. When the player's girlfriend confronts Melanie, she realizes the rules of the game in the pros will take some getting use to.  Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel and Hosea Chanchez also star.  Ted Wass directed the episode written by series creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil (#40596-001).

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopee" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

NOBODY'S PERFECT - Rory (Alexis Bledel) is upset over Logan's (Matt Czuchry) absence and the fact that they had to cancel their long-planned trip to Asia.  Wanting to cheer Rory up and take her mind off her own sad love life, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland.  Lane (Keiko Agena) returns from her disastrous honeymoon.  While repairing the damage to the diner, Luke (Scott Patterson) tells T.J. (guest star Michael DeLuise) about his break-up with Lorelai, prompting T.J. and Liz (guest star Kathleen Whilhoite) to insist that Luke come over for dinner and sympathy.  When Luke and Lorelai run into each other in town, Luke can't hide his anger over their breakup.  Finally, Rory is furious when she learns that Lorelai slept with Christopher (David Sutcliffe).  Melissa McCarthy and Sean Gunn also star.  Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner (#2T7752).

 

"VERONICA MARS" ?? (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"My Big Fat Greek Rush Week" (TV-14, DSV) (HDTV)

VERONICA GOES UNDERCOVER - Veronica (Kristen Bell) is hired by the campus newspaper to do an undercover expose on the Zeta Theta sorority sisters during rush week to investigate Parker's (Julie Gonzalo) rape.  Throughout the investigation, Veronica realizes that everything is not exactly what as seems in the sorority house.  Meanwhile, Logan (Jason Dohring) and Wallace (Percy Daggs III) participate in a prisoner/guard role-playing experiment for their Sociology class, which challenges them psychologically.  Enrico Colantoni, Tina Majorino, Ryan Hansen, Francis Capra and Chris Lowell also star.  John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Diane Ruggiero (#3T5802).

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

"HIDDEN PALMS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Ghosts" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

JOHNNY'S OLD GIRLFRIEND SHOWS UP IN PALM SPRINGS - While Johnny (Taylor Handley) is trying hard to win the heart of Greta (Amber Heard), Nikki (Tessa Thompson), a beautiful girl Johnny dated when they were in rehab together, comes to Palm Springs.  At a country club fundraiser, Nikki gets drunk and causes a scene, ruining Johnny's first date with Greta but catching Cliff's (Michael Cassidy) eye.  Cliff dislikes Tess's (Sharon Lawrence) latest boyfriend (guest star J.R. Cacia) and schemes to get rid of him.  Johnny learns Eddie's (guest star J.D. Pardo) death was a suicide and receives a mysterious email of a video of Eddie.  Kevin Williamson wrote the episode directed by Scott Winant (#102).

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Birth And Death Of The Day" (TV-14) (HDTV)

GRADUATION DAY IN TREE HILL - As graduation day dawns in Tree Hill, some dreams begin as others end.  Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) prepares for her graduation speech and her role as a young mother, while Nathan (James Lafferty) prepares for life without basketball.  Brooke (Sophia Bush) makes a heartfelt confession that puts her future in jeopardy.  Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) confronts Dan (Paul Johansson) as Karen's (Moira Kelly) life is threatened.  Hilarie Burton, Barbara Alyn Woods, Danneel Harris and Lee Norris also star.  Greg Prange directed the episode written by Mark Schwahn (#3T5770)

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Wither" (TV-PG, DSV) (HDTV)

THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS PERFORM AT LEX'S COSTUME BALL - Still guilt-ridden about the destruction he caused while he was Zod, Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) throws a charity costume ball for the town and hires the All-American Rejects to perform.  Meanwhile, Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe (Allison Mack) pursue a creature who uses male human bodies as potting mix to procreate, and the hunt intensifies after the creature gets hold of Jimmy Olsen (guest star Aaron Ashmore).  Lois (Erica Durance) reluctantly agrees to be Oliver Queen's (guest star Justin Hartley) date to Lex's ball.  Kristin Kreuk, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  Tracy Bellomo wrote the episode directed by Whitney Ransick (#2T7703).

 

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Bloodlust" (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

"BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER'S" AMBER BENSON GUEST STARS AS A VAMPIRE - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) meet Gordon (guest star Sterling K. Brown), a fellow demon hunter who has been systematically killing vampires in a small town, and Dean immediately bonds with the older man.  However, after Sam meets with the lead vampire (guest star Amber Benson) and discovers they are actually peaceful creatures who survive on cattle blood, he decides not all supernatural beings are evil and forces Dean to choose whether he will side with Sam or Gordon.  Sera Gamble wrote the episode directed by Robert Singer (#203).

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"Trojan Condo" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) finds a new condo to move into, but Robert (Duane Martin) finds out that it's still under construction and won't be completed for a while.  Robert's sister comes for a visit and asks to stay at the house but, knowing that his sister and Neesee don't get along, Robert realizes that one of them has to go.  Meanwhile, Robert and Neesee help Dirk get Courtney (guest star Laivan Greene, "Without A Trace"), into Bobby's (Khamani Griffin) school, but Courtney ends up causing a bit of trouble with the other students.  Alfonso Ribiero directed the episode written by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (#403).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"In Too Deep" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

CAN'T SAY NO - Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William (Reggie Hayes) has put Monica (Keesha Sharp) in charge of managing the bar to get her out of his hair. When Joan confronts William about Monica's new position, he reveals that he has made a mistake proposing to Monica but can't tell her.  Meanwhile, Darnell (Khalil Kain) is having a hard time telling Maya (Golden Brooks) that he wants to quit working for the pit crew.  Persia White also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Regina Y. Hicks (#40338-139).

 

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"The Rules of The Game" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

LET THE HAZING BEGIN - As a favor to Derwin (Pooch Hall), Melanie (Tia Mowry) attends the first Saber Sunbeam meeting of the season, only to learn that unlike the wives, football players' "girlfriends" are not considered legitimate and are treated as such by the other wives.  On the same day, Derwin attends his first rookie seminar where he is given a lecture about gold diggers, STDs and is hazed by the other players.  Later that night, Melanie and Derwin attend a party where Melanie, has a conversation with another player and is perceived to be flirting with him. When the player's girlfriend confronts Melanie, she realizes the rules of the game in the pros will take some getting use to.  Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel and Hosea Chanchez also star.  Ted Wass directed the episode written by series creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil (#40596-001).

 

"Everybody Hates the Class President" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS RUNS FOR CLASS PRESIDENT - Hoping to make a better life for himself at Corleone Junior High, Chris (Tyler James Williams) throws his hat in the ring for Class President and asks Greg (Vincent Martella) to be his running mate. However, when an election poll reveals that Chris has no chance of winning without someone more popular on the ticket, Chris drops Greg like a hot potato, igniting a rivalry between the two best friends.  Meanwhile, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) takes it personally when Julius (Terry Crews) is diagnosed with high blood pressure, so she decides to take drastic measures to reduce his stress.  Tequan Richmond and Imani Hakim also star.  Jerry Levine directed the episode written by co-creator and executive producer Ali LeRoi (#023).

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"A Pain in the Neck" (TV-G)

GEOFF STULTS (BROTHER OF SERIES STAR GEORGE STULTS) RETURNS AS A GUEST STAR - After Sam and David's (Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino) teacher, Ms. Margo (guest star Rachel Boston), propositions him, Eric (Stephen Collins) decides to pull the boys out of school.  Meanwhile, Kevin (George Stults) tells Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) that it's his brother Ben's (Geoff Stults) birthday so she will agree to let him stay with them for a few days, and Eric learns some disturbing news about his health while he's visiting someone in the hospital.  The episode was directed by Michael Preece and written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton (#224). 

 

"HIDDEN PALMS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Ghosts" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

JOHNNY'S OLD GIRLFRIEND SHOWS UP IN PALM SPRINGS - While Johnny (Taylor Handley) is trying hard to win the heart of Greta (Amber Heard), Nikki (Tessa Thompson), a beautiful girl Johnny dated when they were in rehab together, comes to Palm Springs.  At a country club fundraiser, Nikki gets drunk and causes a scene, ruining Johnny's first date with Greta but catching Cliff's (Michael Cassidy) eye.  Cliff dislikes Tess's (Sharon Lawrence) latest boyfriend (guest star J.R. Cacia) and schemes to get rid of him.  Johnny learns Eddie's (guest star J.D. Pardo) death was a suicide and receives a mysterious email of a video of Eddie.  Kevin Williamson wrote the episode directed by Scott Winant (#102).

 

 "SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

A GHOSTLY BATTLE LEAVES SAM INJURED - Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) investigate the murder of a college student (guest star Tamara Feldman) who has come back from the dead seeking revenge on those who mistreated her while she was alive.  Upon confrontation, the ghost savagely attacks Sam, leaving him injured.   While in town, the brothers visit their mother's grave to pass along something from their father (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).  Raelle Tucker wrote the episode directed by Kim Manners (#204).

 

 

THE CW KICKS OFF ITS SECOND SEASON WITH SIX NEW SERIES

 

 

NETWORK FRESHENS FALL SCHEDULE

WITH THREE NEW DRAMAS, NEW COMEDY

AND TWO NEW REALITY SERIES

 

New Drama “Gossip Girl,”

Based on Bestselling Book Series,

To Follow “America’s Next Top Model” on Wednesdays

 

Returning Hit “Beauty And The Geek”

Leads Into Comical New Drama “Reaper” on Tuesdays

 

Comedy Block Remains on Monday Night

With Three Returning Favorites and New Comedy

“Aliens In America”

 

On Sunday, Two New Series, “Online Nation” and “CW Now,”

Bring Hottest Internet Videos and Latest Trends to Television,

Followed by New Family Drama “Life Is Wild,”

Filming Entirely in South Africa

 

Returning Hits “Smallville” and “Supernatural” and

The WWE’s “Friday Night Smackdown!”

Anchor Thursday and Friday

 

Midseason Series Include Returning Hits

“One Tree Hill” and “Pussycat Dolls Present” and

Two New Reality Series, “Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants”

and “Farmer Wants A Wife”

 

New Series from Esteemed Producers Josh Schwartz (“The O.C.”),

Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), Mark Gordon (“Grey’s Anatomy”),

Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) and Tom Spezialy (“Desperate Housewives”)

Fill the Fall Schedule

 

            May 17, 2007 (New York, New York) ? The CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2007-2008 season today at Madison Square Garden before more than 3,000 advertisers, affiliates and national media.  The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW.

 “Our new shows have attitude and a sense of fun, and they’re going to define this network,” said Ostroff.  “With that in mind, The CW is adding six new series to our schedule this fall.  With established shows anchoring four nights and providing a launch pad for new programs, we will also have stability on our successful Thursday and Friday lineups.  Shows that can be enjoyed by the whole family will air on Mondays and Sundays in the 8:00-9:00 hour, with the 7:00-8:00 hour on Sunday providing an innovative showcase for both viewers and advertisers.”

 

On Wednesday nights, the network’s top-rated series, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, showed double-digit growth last season and was the number one show in the timeslot with women 18-34.   AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will return in its successful 8:00-9:00 p.m. slot, followed by the premiere of the new drama GOSSIP GIRL from 9:00-10:00 p.m.  From “The O.C.” producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, GOSSIP GIRL is based on the best-selling young-adult book series of the same name.  The show features an ensemble cast of new and veteran actors, including Blake Lively (“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”) and Leighton Meester (“Surface”), and focuses on the struggle for social supremacy among teens from both sides of the tracks in a posh Manhattan prep school.  The fun, sexy and dramatic hour is a perfect companion piece for TOP MODEL’S strong female audience, making Wednesday “Girls Night In” on The CW. 

 

            Stability is the key on Thursday and Friday nights.  On Thursday ? television’s most competitive night ? SMALLVILLE and SUPERNATURAL deliver a good mix of male and female viewers.  On Friday, the wildly popular FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN! rules the night with two hours of original wrestling extravaganzas 52 weeks a year.  SMACKDOWN! was last season’s number-one show in male viewers, giving the network a lock on young men on the night leading into the weekend.  

 

Sundays will kick off the 7:00-8:00 p.m. hour with two new reality shows.  At 7:00 p.m., CW NOW will premiere as the ultimate source for everything hip, hot and happening in youth culture.  From the producers of the entertainment magazine show “Extra,” CW NOW utilizes eye-catching graphics and visuals in a fast-paced mix of celebrity gossip and current fashion and lifestyle trends.   Advertisers can participate by incorporating their brand into the fabric of the show, expanding on the network’s success last season with content wraps.  At 7:30 p.m., The CW is turning couch potatoes into mouse potatoes with ONLINE NATION, a series that takes the best of the web’s user- generated video and makes it available to television audiences.  At 8:00 p.m., the new family drama LIFE IS WILD brings the beauty and drama of Africa to television.  The show will be filmed entirely in South Africa, with a diverse cast of American, British and South African actors, and will feature film-quality production values.  LIFE IS WILD is the story of a dysfunctional blended family from New York who moves to a rural South African town and finds they must rely on each other more than they ever did back home.  The 9:00 p.m. hour will continue last season’s successful strategy of an encore presentation of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. 

The popular Monday night comedy line-up returns with three favorites and one new series.  From 8:00-8:30 p.m., the critically acclaimed EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS returns with a first-time ever guest appearance by the show’s co-creator and executive producer, Chris Rock.  EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS provides the perfect lead-in for the ground-breaking new fish-out-of-water comedy ALIENS IN AMERICA, about a 16-year-old Wisconsin boy, Justin Tolchuk (Dan Byrd, “The Hills Have Eyes”), whose mother decides to improve his social status at school by importing an exchange student to be his friend.  When the student turns out to be a Pakistani Muslim teenager named Raja (Adhir Kalyan, “Fair City”), issues of diversity, tolerance and coming of age in America take center stage in this sweet and insightful comedy.

 

The Monday comedy block continues with GIRLFRIENDS and THE GAME, the two highest-rated scripted shows on television among Africa-American adults and women 18-34, helping to make The CW the number one-rated programming option for African-American viewers on Monday nights. 

 

On Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m., the hit reality series BEAUTY AND THE GEEK, from executive producers Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg, will return with a new crop of beauties and geeks in this funny and poignant social experiment competition.  The devilish new drama REAPER will follow at 9:00 p.m.  With executive producers Michelle Fazekas, Tara Butters, Mark Gordon, Deb Spera, Tom Spezialy and executive producer/director Kevin Smith, this humor-filled adventure is the story of a slacker named Sam (Bret Harrison, “The Loop,” “Grounded for Life”) who learns that his parents accidentally sold his soul to the devil before he was born, forcing him into a new life as the devil’s bounty hunter.  Ray Wise (“24,” “The Closer”) plays Satan, and Tyler Labine (“Boston Legal,” “Invasion”) plays Sam’s best friend Bert “Sock” Wysocki.

 

 

MIDSEASON

 

In a strategy designed to give producers time to make a significant creative change, the hit drama ONE TREE HILL will be held until midseason.  When it returns, the story will have advanced four years and the characters will have already graduated from college.  Online digital diaries will premiere in the fall, allowing fans to learn what happened during the college years, and will lead into the midseason series return. 

 

Midseason reality series include a second season of the popular PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT, which averaged eight-million viewers a week in its premiere season, along with two new reality concepts.  On FARMER WANTS A WIFE, a real-life farmer will search for a wife from the big city, and on CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS, mother/daughter teams must work together to win a beauty pageant.  The three reality shows will enable the network to schedule original reality series in key time periods over the entire season.

 

Following is The CW’s 2007-2008 primetime schedule, a night-by-night breakdown and accompanying details on all the programs. 

 

 

THE CW’s 2007-2008 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

 

 

MONDAY

 

8:00-8:30 PM                    EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS

8:30-9:00 PM                    ALIENS IN AMERICA (New Series)

9:00-9:30 PM                    GIRLFRIENDS

9:30-10:00 PM                  THE GAME

 

TUESDAY

 

8:00-9:00 PM                    BEAUTY AND THE GEEK

9:00-10:00 PM                  REAPER (New Series)

 

WEDNESDAY

 

8:00-9:00 PM                    AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

9:00-10:00 PM                  GOSSIP GIRL (New Series)

 

THURSDAY

 

8:00-9:00 PM                    SMALLVILLE

9:00-10:00 PM                  SUPERNATURAL

 

FRIDAY

 

8:00-10:00 PM                  FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!

 

SUNDAY

 

7:00-7:30 PM                    CW NOW (New Series)

7:30-8:00 PM                    ONLINE NATION (New Series)

8:00-9:00 PM                    LIFE IS WILD (New Series)

9:00-10:00 PM                  AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Encore Presentation)

  

 

MONDAY

 

8:00-8:30 P.M.           “EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS”

Returning for its third season, this hit comedy was inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock.  Rock also serves as the narrator of this hilarious, touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York, during the early 1980s.  Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused into a predominantly white middle school two hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and surmounting the challenges of middle school.  This responsible, resilient adolescent brings a distinct, funny spin to his everyday trials and traumas, in the Golden Globe- and People's Choice-nominated comedy EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS.  The single-camera comedy series stars Tyler James Williams (“Unaccompanied Minors”) as Chris, Terry Crews (“The Longest Yard”) as Julius, Tichina Arnold (“Martin”) as Rochelle, Tequan Richmond (“Ray”) as Drew, Imani Hakim as Tonya and Vincent Martella (“Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo”) as Greg.  EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS is a production of CBS Paramount Network Television Inc. in association with Chris Rock Enterprises, Inc. and 3 Arts Entertainment.  Co-creator and narrator Chris Rock (“Head of State”), co-creator and writer Ali LeRoi (“Head of State”), Michael Rotenberg (“King of the Hill”), Dave Becky (“Lucky Louie”) and Don Reo (“My Wife and Kids”) are executive producers. 

 

8:30-9:00 P.M.           “ALIENS IN AMERICA” (New Comedy)

Justin Tolchuk (Dan Byrd, “The Hills Have Eyes”) is a sensitive, lanky 16-year-old just trying to make it through the social nightmare of high school in Medora, Wisconsin, with the help of his well-meaning mom Franny (Amy Pietz, “Caroline in the City”), aspiring-entrepreneur dad Gary (Patrick Breen, “Kevin Hill”), and his popular sister Claire (Lindsey Shaw, “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”), who is sweetly unaware of how good-looking she is.  When Franny signs up for the school’s international exchange student program, she pictures an athletic, brilliant Nordic teen who will bestow instant coolness on her outsider son.  However, when the Tolchuk’s exchange student arrives, he turns out to be Raja Musharaff (Adhir Kalyan, “Fair City”), a 16-year-old Pakistani Muslim.  Despite the cultural chasm between them, Justin and Raja quickly develop an unlikely friendship that just might allow them to navigate the minefield that is contemporary high school.  It’s going to be a very interesting year for Raja, Justin, his family and the entire population of Medora.  ALIENS IN AMERICA is from CBS Paramount Network Television Inc. and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Tim Doyle (“Jake in Progress”), Moses Port (“Just Shoot Me,” “Mad About You”) and David Guarascio (“Just Shoot Me,” “Mad About You”).  Luke Greenfield (“The Girl Next Door”) directed the pilot.

 

 

9:00-9:30 P.M.           “GIRLFRIENDS”

Returning for its eighth season, GIRLFRIENDS provides an open, honest exploration of the hot-button issues about family, friends, relationships and careers facing women today through the lives and loves of three Los Angeles women.  Taking on universal subjects that interest all women with fearlessness and sincerity ? whether it's learning to date after divorce or balancing friendships and a new marriage ? GIRLFRIENDS treats them all with tenderness, care and respect.  The series stars Tracee Ellis Ross (“Hanging Up”) as Joan Clayton, Golden Brooks (“Beauty Shop”) as Maya Wilkes, Persia White as Lynn Searcy and Reggie Hayes (“Getting Personal”) as William Dent.  GIRLFRIENDS is a production of Happy Camper Productions and Grammnet Productions in association with CBS Paramount Network Television Inc.  Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier,” “The Game”), creator Mara Brock Akil (“The Game,” “Moesha,” “The Jamie Foxx Show”) and Regina Hicks (“Sister, Sister”) serve as executive producers. 

 

 

 

 

9:30-10:00 P.M.         “THE GAME”

Returning for its second season, THE GAME is a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the wives and girlfriends of pro-football players.  This comedy tackles the way these women deal with egos, groupies and image consultants and shows how THE GAME is really played among the women behind the athletes.  The series stars Tia Mowry (“Sister, Sister”) as Melanie Barnett, Coby Bell (“Third Watch”) as Jason Pitts, Pooch Hall (“Miracle’s Boys”) as Derwin Davis, Hosea Chanchez (“For Your Love”) as Malik Wright, Brittany Daniel (“White Chicks”) as Kelly Pitts and Wendy Raquel Robinson (“The Steve Harvey Show”) as Tasha Mack.  THE GAME is a production of Happy Camper Productions and Grammnet Productions in association with CBS Paramount Network Television Inc.  Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier,” “Girlfriends”), creator Mara Brock Akil (“Girlfriends,” “Moesha,” “The Jamie Foxx Show”) and Steve Stark serve as executive producers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

 

8:00-9:00 P.M.           “BEAUTY AND THE GEEK”

Returning for its fourth cycle, BEAUTY AND THE GEEK is from the producing team of Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.  The hit social experiment pairs eight beautiful and socially savvy women with eight intellectually endowed, but socially stunted men.  Living at opposite ends of the social spectrum, the geeks try to pass their brains on to the beauties, while the beauties provide social skills to the geeks.  One couple will make it to the end and walk away gifted and gorgeous with a cash prize of $250,000.  BEAUTY AND THE GEEK is from fox21, produced by Katalyst and 3 Ball Productions with executive producers Ashton Kutcher & Jason Goldberg (“Guess Who,” “Punk’d”), Nick Santora (“Prison Break,” “The Guardian,” “The Sopranos”), J.D. Roth (“The Biggest Loser,” “For Love or Money”) and Todd A. Nelson (“The Biggest Loser,” “For Love or Money”).

 

 

9:00-10:00 P.M.         “REAPER” (New Drama)

For the first 20 years of his life, Sam (Bret Harrison, “The Loop,” “Grounded for Life”) wondered why his parents went so easy on him.  Whether it was school, sports or career choices, Sam’s mom (Allison Hossack, “Falcon Beach”) and dad (Andrew Airlie, “The L Word”) always let him get by with the least possible effort, while at the same time pressuring his younger brother Keith (Kyle Switzer, “15/Love”) to excel.  As a result, Sam skipped college, took a dead-end job and now wastes endless hours playing video games and wishing he had the guts to ask out his pretty co-worker, Andi (Nikki Reed, “Thirteen,” “The O.C.”).  Everything in his slacker world changes the day Sam turns 21 and discovers the ungodly reason his parents let him slide: they sold his soul to the devil before he was born.  Satan himself (Ray Wise, “24,” “The Closer”) drops by to personally explain that Sam must now serve as his bounty hunter, tracking down evil souls that have escaped and returning them to Hell.  At first, Sam refuses to accept his bizarre fate, but after getting just a glimpse of Satan’s temper, Sam realizes that breaking a deal with the devil has consequences that are very, very bad.  Armed with a constantly changing series of vessels ? starting with a Dirt Devil mini-vacuum ? to collect the escapees, Sam immediately finds that the work is dangerous and frightening, even with the goofball help of his friends and fellow slackers, Bert “Sock” Wysocki (Tyler Labine, “Boston Legal,” “Invasion”) and Ben (Rick Gonzalez, “Coach Carter”), along with Sock’s former-girlfriend-turned-paralegal, Josie (Valarie Rae Miller, “Dark Angel”).  Still, as weird and scary as his life has become, Sam is surprised to find that he somehow feels good about his newfound “mission” ? removing evil-doers from the world and sending them back where they belong.  With his friends and his trusty vessel-of-the-week at his side, Sam is ready to face his destiny as the Reaper.  REAPER is from ABC Studios with executive producers Michelle Fazekas (“Ed,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”), Tara Butters (“Ed,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”), Mark Gordon (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Criminal Minds”), Deb Spera (“Criminal Minds”), Tom Spezialy (“Desperate Housewives”) and Kevin Smith (“Clerks,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”).  Kevin Smith also directed the pilot.

 


 

 

WEDNESDAY

 

8:00-9:00 P.M.           “AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL”

Returning with its ninth cycle, the runaway runway hit series features supermodel Tyra Banks.  The show gives real people an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling.  With mentoring by Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion-industry gurus, young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes must endure a highly accelerated modeling boot camp and face weekly tests to determine who will make the cut as they vie for a professional modeling contract.  The executive producers are Ken Mok (“Making the Band”), Tyra Banks and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”).  The reality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris.  AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions. 

 

 

9:00-10:00 P.M.         “GOSSIP GIRL” (New Drama)

The privileged prep school teens on Manhattan’s Upper East Side first learn that Serena Van Der Woodsen (Blake Lively, “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”) is back in town the way they learn all the important news in their lives ? from the blog of the all-knowing albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl.  No one knows Gossip Girl’s identity, but everyone in this exclusive and complicated vicious circle relies on her text messages for the latest scoop.  Serena’s closest friend, Blair (Leighton Meester, “Surface”), is just as surprised as everyone else to find that Serena has suddenly ended her self-imposed exile to boarding school and returned to Manhattan.  The tension between Blair and Serena isn’t lost on Gossip Girl, who is determined to uncover and fuel any and all scandals.  Does it involve Serena’s brother Eric (Connor Paolo, “One Life to Live”), Blair’s boyfriend Nate (Chace Crawford, “The Covenant”) or Nate’s buddy Chuck (Ed Westwick, “Children of Men”)?  Maybe it has something to do with Dan (Penn Badgley, “John Tucker Must Die”) and his sister Jenny (Taylor Momsen, “Spy Kids 2,” “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”), whose middle-class background keeps them on the fringes of this exclusive clique.  Even the parents ? from Serena’s mother Lily (Kelly Rutherford, “Melrose Place”), a former ballerina/rock-groupie, to Nate’s high-powered father Howie “The Captain” Archibald (Sam Robards, “The West Wing”), to Dan and Jenny’s dad Rufus (Matthew Settle, “Brothers and Sisters”), a former rocker turned art gallery owner ? are aware that their sons and daughters are constantly checking their Sidekicks to read Gossip Girl’s latest sightings and overheard tidbits.  Overriding all the shifting friendships, jealousies and turmoil in this wealthy and complex world, the central mystery remains – Who Is Gossip Girl?  Based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, GOSSIP GIRL is from Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Paramount Television Inc. with executive producers Josh Schwartz (“The O.C.”) & Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), Bob Levy and Leslie Morgenstein (“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”).  Mark Piznarski (“Veronica Mars,” “Friday Night Lights”) directed the pilot. 

 


 

 

THURSDAY

 

 

8:00-9:00 P.M.           “SMALLVILLE”

Returning for its seventh season, this new interpretation of the enduring Superman mythology and its classic characters blends realism and adventure into an exciting action series.  Fourteen years ago, a meteor shower burst from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, Kansas.  From the ashes of tragedy, emerged Clark Kent.  Struggling to come to grips with his emerging superpowers, while battling the strange events that have plagued this idyllic Midwest hamlet since the meteor shower, Clark slowly learns to embrace his destiny.  SMALLVILLE chronicles Clark’s journey toward becoming the Man of Steel and his relationships with girl-next-door Lana Lang, future love Lois Lane and soon-to-be arch-nemesis Lex Luthor.  The series stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent, Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang, Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, Erica Durance as Lois Lane, Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan, John Glover as Lionel Luther and Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen.  Reinterpreting the Superman mythology from its roots, SMALLVILLE was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (“Shanghai Noon,” “Spiderman 2”), based on the DC Comics characters.  Gough and Millar serve as executive producers, along with Ken Horton, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola, Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson and Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer.  The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television.  Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. 

 

 

 

9:00-10:00 P.M.         “SUPERNATURAL”

Returning for its third season, this haunting series follows Sam and Dean Winchester, two brothers bound by tragedy and blood to their dangerous, other-worldly mission.  Together, Sam and Dan journey into the dark world of the unexplained to find and destroy the demon that killed their mother.  Crisscrossing the lonely and mysterious back roads of the country in their ‘67 Chevy Impala, the Winchester brothers encounter creatures that most people believe only exist in folklore, superstition and nightmares.  Following the clues in their father’s journal, Dean and Sam take on his crusade to hunt down the evil that preys upon the innocent in the darkest corners of America.  The series stars Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester.  SUPERNATURAL is from Warner Bros. Television in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, with executive producers McG (“Charlie’s Angels,” “The O.C.”), Eric Kripke (“Boogeyman”), Robert Singer (“Midnight Caller”) and Kim Manners (“The X-Files”).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY

 

8:00-10:00 P.M.         “FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!”

The internationally popular, totally outrageous FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN! delivers all-new, action-packed shows and specials 52-weeks a year.  As the number one show on Friday night for young men, this unique, bigger-than-life two-hour saga continues to ratchet up the drama and intensify the classic rivalries between some of the WWE’s biggest Superstars as they put on an astonishing display of high-flying, hard-hitting athleticism.  The executive producer is Kevin Dunn.  Taped before frenzied crowds all over the United States, the series is a production of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

7:00-7:30 P.M.           “CW NOW” (New Reality Series)

CW NOW blends news and entertainment to create the ultimate source for everything that’s hip, hot and happening right now in the world of young adults.  With a team of experts focusing on the topics and trends that appeal specifically to The CW generation, this new series will feature informative and entertaining reports on the hottest fashions, the coolest music, the must-see movies and the must-have gadgets and technology.  CW NOW will be everywhere young adults are: from cyberspace profiling the best of the web, to hitting the streets and getting inside the most popular hotspots.  With young adults’ insatiable appetite for all things celebrity, each episode will report on the latest news and gossip from inside the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.  Moving at a rapid-fire pace and utilizing eye-catching graphics and visuals, CW NOW fits perfectly with the on-demand lifestyle of adults 18-34.  CW NOW is a co-production of Telepictures Productions and Warner Horizon Television with executive producers Lisa Gregorisch (“Extra”) and Mike Miller (“Extra”).

 

 

7:30-8:00 P.M.           “ONLINE NATION” (New Reality Series)

Young adults have taken their quest for fame into their own hands as the amount of user-generated entertainment continues to explode across the internet.  Now The CW is giving them a nationally televised stage to show off what they’ve got.  ONLINE NATION scours the nearly infinite number of websites, blogs and user-generated materials on the internet to find the best, the hottest, the unique and sometimes, the flat-out bizarre, and presents it on The CW audience’s other favorite screen: the TV screen.  This fun, irreverent weekly series features everything and anything that has captured the attention of the online world, from the most popular sites to the addictive viral videos being shared by millions, to insights from the digital tastemakers.  Born of the internet and tailored specifically for this generation, this series also features an innovative interactive element as viewers will be able to see what others are saying and communicate with them live on the air.  The CW is turning mouse potatoes into couch potatoes by putting all the greatest internet clips in one ready-to-use package.  ONLINE NATION is from Room 403 Productions with executive producers David Hurwitz (“Fear Factor”) and Paul Cockerill (“Trigger Happy TV,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live”).

 

8:00-9:00 P.M.           “LIFE IS WILD” (New Drama)

Katie Clarke (Leah Pipes, “Clubhouse”) may never forgive her veterinarian father, Danny (Brett Cullen, “Ghost Rider,” “Friday Night Lights”), for dragging their entire blended family out of New York City to spend a year living in a broken-down lodge called The Blue Antelope in a game reserve deep inside South Africa.  Everyone in the family, including Katie’s 11-year-old brother Chase (K’sun Ray, “Smith”), Danny’s second wife Jo (Judith Hoag, “Armageddon”), her rebellious teenage son Jesse (Andrew St. John, “General Hospital”) and 7-year-old daughter, Mia (Mary Matilyn Mouser, “Eloise”), is sure Danny has lost his mind.  But Danny’s reasons go beyond his desire to keep his troubled family together while making a difference in the lives of the people and animals of South Africa: his deceased first wife Claire grew up at The Blue Antelope and it’s still home to her reclusive father Art (David Butler).  After just a few days in South Africa, the family has already encountered an injured lioness, a lost cub, and a gentle giraffe.  They’ve also met a few locals, including a handsome young Brit, Oliver Banks (newcomer Calvin Goldspink) and his twin sister Emily (newcomer Tiffany Mulheron), whose father Colin Banks (Jeremy Sheffield), runs a safari business for wealthy tourists, and Tumelo (newcomer Atandwa Kani), a teen who dreams of becoming a veterinarian.  While they are definitely outsiders, Katie and the rest of the family are nevertheless beginning to love the breathtaking vistas of the bush country and the vibrant culture enveloping them.  A year in this strange but beautiful place might not be so bad after all.  LIFE IS WILD is a production of CBS Paramount Network Television Inc., Warner Bros. Television and Company Pictures, an All 3 Media Company, with executive producers Michael Rauch (“Love Monkey,” “Beautiful People”), Charlie Pattinson (“Wild at Heart,” “Shameless”) and George Faber (“Wild at Heart,” “Skins”).  Bryan Gordon (“The Office,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) directed the pilot. 

 

 

9:00-10:00 P.M.         “AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL” (Encore Presentation)

Returning with its ninth cycle, the runaway runway hit series features supermodel Tyra Banks.  The show gives real people an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling.  With mentoring by Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion-industry gurus, young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes must endure a highly accelerated modeling boot camp and face weekly tests to determine who will make the cut as they vie for a professional modeling contract.  The executive producers are Ken Mok (“Making the Band”), Tyra Banks and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”).  The reality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris.  AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions. 

 

 

  

 

MIDSEASON

 

“ONE TREE HILL”

Returning for its fifth season to the town of Tree Hill, this drama revolves around the lives of two young men, Lucas and Nathan, who have little in common aside from their love for hoops and the fact that they share the same father.  The star of the high school basketball team, Nathan hails from a wealthy family, while his half-brother Lucas is the only child of a single mom.  The inhabitants of Tree Hill have witnessed Lucas’ metamorphosis from loner to high school basketball star, Nathan and Haley’s troubled marriage, and Peyton and Brooke’s tumultuous friendship.  While the teenagers struggle to find their places in the world, the adults in Tree Hill continue to deal with the residue of decisions they made years ago.  The series stars Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott, James Lafferty as Nathan Scott, Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer, Bethany Joy Galeotti as Haley James, Paul Johansson as Dan Scott, Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis, Barbara Alyn Woods as Deb Scott, Barry Corbin as Whitey Durham and Moira Kelly as Karen Roe.  ONE TREE HILL is from executive producer and show creator Mark Schwahn (“Coach Carter”), executive producers Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola (“Smallville”) and Greg Prange for Tollin/Robbins Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

 

 

 

“CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS” (New Reality Series)

Judges Carson Kressley (“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”), former Miss U.S.A. Shanna Moakler (“Dancing with the Stars,” “Meet the Barkers”), and television personality Cynthia Garrett referee an eight-episode competition that dares to pit mother/daughter teams against each other in a no-holds-barred beauty pageant.  CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS explores one of the most emotional and volatile relationships as mothers and daughters from all walks of life must compete together ? and against other mother/daughter teams ? in order to win.  Faced with challenges that focus on preparing them for the pageant show finale, the women will have to brand a ‘style’ for their mother/daughter team via clothing and swimwear, create ways of expressing a point of view about issues in the world, and practice for the big pageant dance number.  Not only do good looks, talent and a penchant for world peace have to run in the family, each team must also have patience, teamwork and a healthy sense of humor.  In the end, one mother/daughter team will be “crowned” the winner and will receive a valuable prize package, including a $100,000 cash award, and, of course, a fabulous pair of tiaras.  CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS is a production of Fox Television Studios, with creator/executive producer Laurie Girion (“Cheerleader Nation,” “Last Comic Standing 2”).

 

 

  

 

“FARMER WANTS A WIFE” (New Reality Series)

The CW cultivates romance a là “Green Acres” with FARMER WANTS A WIFE, a comedic reality series designed to help one farm boy find the city girl of his dreams.  Based on the hit British format, this first U.S. version will find a charming, hard-working farmer who is happy with his life but lacking romance and wondering if he might find happiness with a woman from the city.  The show’s producers will search the nation’s cities to select a group of 10 women who have had it with bad dates in the big city and are open to making a big change.  The group will consist of women looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and wondering if a country man with country values might offer a more attractive lifestyle.  FARMER WANTS A WIFE will bring these city women to the country farmer.  The ladies will have to impress him with their heart and their newfound “love” of the country life, or they’ll be sent back to the city.  Are these city girls ready for the realities of life and work on a farm ? driving a tractor, taking care of very large farm animals and attending bingo night?  Through a series of challenges, group activities, shocking eliminations and cozy dates, 10 fast-lane women will see how they match up with a back-roads guy on the path to true love.  FARMER WANTS A WIFE is from Fremantle Media North American (FMNA) and Super Delicious LLC with executive producers Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, and Joanna Vernetti. 

 

 

 

THE CW PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE FOR 2007-2008

MONDAY
8:00-8:30 p.m. "Everybody Hates Chris"
8:30-9:00 p.m. "Aliens in America" *
9:00-9:30 p.m. "Girlfriends"
9:30-10:00 p.m. "The Game"

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Beauty and the Geek"
9:00-10:00 p.m. "Reaper" *

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. "America's Next Top Model"
9:00-10:00 p.m. "Gossip Girl" *

THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Smallville"
9:00-10:00 p.m. "Supernatural"

FRIDAY
8:00-10:00 p.m. "Friday Night Smackdown!"

SUNDAY
7:00-7:30 p.m. "CW Now" *
7:30-8:00 p.m. "Online Nation" *
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Life Is Wild" *
9:00-10:00 p.m. "America's Next Top Model" (encore)

* Denotes new programs
 

 

05.10.2007
CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 28, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note: 

•·        The new drama "Hidden Palms" will premiere on Wednesday, May 30 (9:00-10:00pm).  

MONDAY, MAY 28

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Rejection" (TV-PG) (HDTV)  

WHOOPI GOLDBERG GUEST STARS AS CHRIS' NEW NEIGHBOR - Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) decides to host a neighborhood watch meeting after Julius' (Terry Crews) truck is stolen, but her good intentions quickly turn competitive when her new neighbor, Louise (Goldberg), thinks she'd make a better block captain than Rochelle.  Meanwhile, Chris (Tyler James Williams) sets out to break his streak of bad luck with the ladies by asking out a new girl in the neighborhood, Yvette (guest star Cherelle Noyd).  In sharp contrast to his older brother, Drew (Tequan Richmond) volunteers to be a crossing guard and can't keep the girls away, causing a major traffic problem.  Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode written by Andrew Orenstein (#024).

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Hair Down There" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS - Robert (Duane Martin) and Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) struggle to deal with a letter that Robert wrote her four years earlier, apologizing for the final argument that lead to their divorce, and how it will impact them now.  Meanwhile, Bobby (Khamani Griffin) discovers a hair "down there", forcing Robert and Neessee to discuss puberty with him.  Dirk's (Tony Rock) life is turned upside down when his 13-year-old daughter, Courtney (guest star Laivan Greene, "Without A Trace"), arrives to live with him while her mother travels abroad.  Alfonso Ribiero directed the episode written by Jeff Strauss (#401).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"After The Storm" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)  

FRIENDS 'TIL THE END? - On Joan's (Tracee Ellis Ross) last day in New Orleans volunteering helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina, she meets Aaron (Richard T. Jones), a fellow volunteer who asks her out. When Joan arrives in L.A. she is determined to repair her relationship with Maya (Golden Brooks), Lynn (Persia White) and most importantly Toni. Maya and Darnell (Khalil Kain) return home from Florida where Darnell was working for NASCAR and find out that Lynn has moved in to their house. Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes) starts to regret his marriage proposal to Monica (Keesha Sharp). Salim Akil directed the episode written by series creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil (#40338-138).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Away Game" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)  

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? - Derwin (Pooch Hall) invites Melanie (Tia Mowry) to his first away game in Miami, but due to her heavy school load, she decides to pass. When Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) find out she is not going, they persuade her to change her mind by telling her away games are a play ground for cheating.  Meanwhile, Derwin's teammates are upset that he invited Melanie and tell him he needs to un-invite her, fearing the other wives will use her as a spy. Coby Bell and Hosea Chanchez also star. Ted Wass directed the episode written by Chuck Ranberg and Anne Flett-Giordano (#40596-002).  

 

TUESDAY, MAY 29

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Long Morrow" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

THE MORNING AFTER - Picking up on the day after last season's finale, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) wakes up in bed with Christopher (David Sutcliffe).  Confused and mortified, she makes a hasty exit, ignoring Christopher's pleas that she stay.  Once at home, Lorelai tries to get rid of everything that reminds her of Luke (Scott Patterson) and ends up practically emptying her house.  Rory (Alexis Bledel) receives a toy rocket ship as a parting gift from Logan (Matt Czuchry) and is baffled as to its meaning.  She decides she should join him in London for the summer, only to learn he has bought her a ticket for a visit at Christmas.  Kirk (Sean Gunn) and Taylor (guest star Michael Winters) cause a bizarre accident that damages Luke's diner.  Finally, Luke shows up at Lorelai's door and asks her to elope.  Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale and Liza Weil also star.  Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode written by David S. Rosenthal (#2T7751).

 

"VERONICA MARS" ?? (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Welcome Wagon" (TV-PG, DLSV) (HDTV)  

FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE - Veronica (Kristen Bell) is in true form from the moment she and boyfriend Logan (Jason Dohring), along with close friends Wallace (Percy Daggs III) and Mac (Tina Majorino), set foot on the campus of Hearst College.  Wallace enlists Veronica's help when his new roommate, Piz (Chris Lowell), has all his belongings stolen.  While working on Piz's case, Veronica learns that the campus serial rapist has struck again.  Meanwhile, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) runs into trouble while transporting a recently released convict across the country to reunite him with Kendall (guest star Charisma Carpenter, "Charmed").  Francis Capra, Ryan Hansen and Julie Gonzalo also star.  John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Rob Thomas (#3T5801).  

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

SERIES PREMIERE

"HIDDEN PALMS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Pilot" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

THE HEAT MAKES EVERYONE CRAZY - Johnny Hardy (Taylor Handley, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," "The O.C.") was a happy, well-adjusted teenager with good grades and a roomful of sports trophies until the terrible night a year ago that his father committed suicide and shattered Johnny's world.  Now, fresh out of rehab for alcohol abuse, Johnny has relocated to Palm Springs with his mother Karen (Gail O'Grady, "American Dreams," "NYPD Blue") and new stepfather Bob (D.W. Moffett, "Close To Home").  The neighborhood teens include the beautiful and mysterious Greta (Amber Heard, "Alpha Dog"), the awkward but brilliant Liza (Ellery Porterfield, "The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio") and the secretive Cliff (Michael Cassidy, "The O.C.," "Zoom") who reveals that Greta's last boyfriend, Eddie, recently died.  Sharon Lawrence ("NYPD Blue") also stars as Cliff's plastic-surgery obsessed mother, Tess, and Tessa Thompson ("Veronica Mars") stars as Johnny's friend Nikki.  Scott Winant directed the episode written by Kevin Williamson (#101).

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Ashes Of Dreams You Let Die" (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

LUCAS TELLS HIS MOM ABOUT KEITH'S MURDERER - Nathan (James Lafferty) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) grow closer in spite of the recent scandal.  Brooke (Sophia Bush) wonders if a spark might be rekindled with Chase (guest star Stephen Colletti, "Laguna Beach").  Peyton (Hilarie Burton) receives a tempting offer that would ultimately take her away from Tree Hill.  Mouth (Lee Norris) reconnects with Gigi (guest star Kelsey Chow), while Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) tells Karen (Moira Kelly) that Dan (Paul Johansson) is a murderer, setting off an explosive series of events.  Barbara Alyn Woods and Danneel Harris also star.  Michael Lange directed the episode written by John A. Norris (#3T5769)

 

THURSDAY, MAY 31

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Sneeze" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

CLARK DEVELOPS A NEW SUPERPOWER - Clark (Tom Welling) works hard to clean up the destruction done by Zod and develops what he thinks is his first cold.  However, he soon discovers it is a new power - super breath!  Lois (Erica Durance) lands a job at The Inquisitor, the local tabloid, and Lana (Kristin Kreuk) moves in with Lex (Michael Rosenbaum, who believes someone is following him, which quickly proves to be true after he is kidnapped.  Allison Mack, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer wrote the episode directed by Paul Shapiro (#2T7702).

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Loves a Clown" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)

SAM AND DEAN DISCOVER A SECRET HUNTER'S LAIR - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) listen to a message on John's (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) cell phone from a woman named Ellen (guest star Samantha Ferris) and decide to track her down.  They are shocked to discover Ellen runs a road house that also serves as a gathering place for hunters like themselves.  Meanwhile, at a small town carnival, a clown is persuading children to let them into their home so he can murder their parents.  John Shiban wrote the episode directed by Phil Sgriccia (#202).

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"The Hair Down There" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS - Robert (Duane Martin) and Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) struggle to deal with a letter that Robert wrote her four years earlier, apologizing for the final argument that lead to their divorce, and how it will impact them now.  Meanwhile, Bobby (Khamani Griffin) discovers a hair "down there", forcing Robert and Neessee to discuss puberty with him.  Dirk's (Tony Rock) life is turned upside down when his 13-year-old daughter, Courtney (guest star Laivan Greene, "Without A Trace"), arrives to live with him while her mother travels abroad.  Alfonso Ribiero directed the episode written by Jeff Strauss (#401).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"After The Storm" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV) 

FRIENDS 'TIL THE END? - On Joan's (Tracee Ellis Ross) last day in New Orleans volunteering helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina, she meets Aaron (Richard T. Jones), a fellow volunteer who asks her out. When Joan arrives in L.A. she is determined to repair her relationship with Maya (Golden Brooks), Lynn (Persia White) and most importantly Toni. Maya and Darnell (Khalil Kain) return home from Florida where Darnell was working for NASCAR and find out that Lynn has moved in to their house. Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes) starts to regret his marriage proposal to Monica (Keesha Sharp). Salim Akil directed the episode written by series creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil (#40338-138).

 

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"Away Game" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? - Derwin (Pooch Hall) invites Melanie (Tia Mowry) to his first away game in Miami, but due to her heavy school load, she decides to pass. When Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) find out she is not going, they persuade her to change her mind by telling her away games are a play ground for cheating.  Meanwhile, Derwin's teammates are upset that he invited Melanie and tell him he needs to un-invite her, fearing the other wives will use her as a spy. Coby Bell and Hosea Chanchez also star. Ted Wass directed the episode written by Chuck Ranberg and Anne Flett-Giordano (#40596-002).

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Rejection" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

WHOOPI GOLDBERG GUEST STARS AS CHRIS' NEW NEIGHBOR - Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) decides to host a neighborhood watch meeting after Julius' (Terry Crews) truck is stolen, but her good intentions quickly turn competitive when her new neighbor, Louise (Goldberg), thinks she'd make a better block captain than Rochelle.  Meanwhile, Chris (Tyler James Williams) sets out to break his streak of bad luck with the ladies by asking out a new girl in the neighborhood, Yvette (guest star Cherelle Noyd).  In sharp contrast to his older brother, Drew (Tequan Richmond) volunteers to be a crossing guard and can't keep the girls away, causing a major traffic problem.  Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode written by Andrew Orenstein (#024).

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"And Tonight's Specials Are..." (TV-G)

LUCY LIES TO KEVIN ABOUT WHERE SHE'S BEEN SPENDING HER NIGHTS - Kevin (George Stults) advises Martin (Tyler Hoechlin) to get Sandy's (Haylie Duff) attention by cooking for her and expressing an interest in her studies, but Martin uses the technique to try and sleep with Sandy again, which, of course, only serves to push her further away when she discovers the truth.  Still avoiding her family, Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) tells Kevin she's out apologizing to members of the congregation for her recent strange behavior, but she's actually going to the movies and spending time with a teenage ticket seller, T-Bone (guest star Colton James), who has taken a romantic interest in Lucy.  Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star.  The episode was directed by Keith Truesdell and written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton (#223). 

 

ENCORE OF SERIES PREMIERE

"HIDDEN PALMS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Pilot" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

THE HEAT MAKES EVERYONE CRAZY - Johnny Hardy (Taylor Handley, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," "The O.C.") was a happy, well-adjusted teenager with good grades and a roomful of sports trophies until the terrible night a year ago that his father committed suicide and shattered Johnny's world.  Now, fresh out of rehab for alcohol abuse, Johnny has relocated to Palm Springs with his mother Karen (Gail O'Grady, "American Dreams," "NYPD Blue") and new stepfather Bob (D.W. Moffett, "Close To Home").  The neighborhood teens include the beautiful and mysterious Greta (Amber Heard, "Alpha Dog"), the awkward but brilliant Liza (Ellery Porterfield, "The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio") and the secretive Cliff (Michael Cassidy, "The O.C.," "Zoom") who reveals that Greta's last boyfriend, Eddie, recently died.  Sharon Lawrence ("NYPD Blue") also stars as Cliff's plastic-surgery obsessed mother, Tess, and Tessa Thompson ("Veronica Mars") stars as Johnny's friend Nikki.  Scott Winant directed the episode written by Kevin Williamson (#101).

 

 "SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"All Hell Breaks Loose, Part Two" (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN GUEST STARS IN A HEART-STOPPING SEASON FINALE - Dean (Jensen Ackles) must deal with the aftermath of the fight between Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Jake (guest star Aldis Hodge) and pays a steep price for his involvement.  The Demon and his spirits threaten to overtake the hunters until they receive help from an unexpected ally.  This episode was directed by Robert Singer with teleplay by Eric Kripke and story by Eric Kripke and Michael T. Moore (#222).

 

 

 

05.04.2007
CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 21, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:  

•·        On Tuesday, May 22, The TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE of "Veronica Mars" will air as two back-to-back episodes, titled "Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down" (8:00-9:00 p.m.) and "The Bitch is Back (9:00-10:00 p.m.)   

•·        On Wednesday, May 23 -- One-Time-Only in this timeslot -- an encore presentation of the "One Tree Hill" episode titled "Prom Night At Hater High" (8:00-9:00 p.m.)  

•·        On Sunday, May 27 -- One-Time-Only in this timeslot -- an encore presentation of the "Smallville" season finale titled "Phantom" (8:00-9:00 p.m.)  

•·        On Sunday, May 27, "Supernatural" will begin airing encore episodes in the 9:00-10:00 p.m. timeslot.   

MONDAY, MAY 21

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Substitute" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)  

ORLANDO JONES AND TODD BRIDGES GUEST STAR ?? A scholarly substitute teacher (guest star Orlando Jones) makes Chris' (Tyler James Williams) life a living hell by holding him to a higher standard than his classmates.  Meanwhile, Tonya (Imani Hakim) learns that she can always get her way by accusing Drew (Tequan Richmond) of hitting her, and Mr. Omar (Ernest Thomas) gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve when he takes advantage of his neighborly generosity.  Todd Bridges plays Doc's nephew, Monk.  Tichina Arnold and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Millicent Shelton was written by Andrew Orenstein.  (#034)

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"An All of Us Joint...Custody Episode" (TV-PG, DLS) (HDTV)

ROBERT AND NEESEE SHARE CUSTODY OF THEIR HOUSE - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) and Robert (Duane Martin) are both excited to learn that her new condo is ready, but Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tells them he doesn't want to go back and forth between houses.  Robert and Neesee decide that the only solution is for Bobby to continue living at Robert's home while he and Neesee take turns living in her condo.  Dirk (Tony Rock) is sent into a frenzy when Courtney (Laivan Greene) develops a crush on an older man from his office.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Arthur Harris (#413).

   

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Hot For Preacher" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)  

LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN - When Lynn (Persia White) meets Eldon Perry (guest star Kadeem Hardison), an attractive guy at a club where she is singing, but she becomes conflicted about dating him when she discovers he is a Baptist minister.  Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) tries to convince Maya (Golden Brooks) to call a truce with Monica (Keesha Sharp) and be friends.  Reggie Hayes also stars. Vito Giambalvo directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-149).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Iceman Cometh" (TV-PG) (HDTV)  

NFL LEGEND JERRY RICE AND LOS ANGELES SPORTS ANCHOR JIM HILL GUEST STAR AS THEMSELVES - Although The Sabers lose their game and are eliminated from the playoffs, Derwin's (Pooch Hall) performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager.  Melanie (Tia Mowry) is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team.  Meanwhile, Malik (Hosea Chanchez), taking the game loss really hard, decides to write a rap to vent his feelings, and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Jason (Coby Bell) try to hide their feelings about losing the game.  Wendy Raquel Robinson also stars.   Arlene Sanford directed the episode written by Tim Edwards (#40596-013).  

 

TUESDAY, MAY 22

TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE WITH BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES

"VERONICA MARS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)

VERONICA'S SEX TAPE MAKES IT TO THE INTERNET - Weevil (Francis Capra) is arrested for selling fake debit cards to Hearst students, but claims he is being framed because of his criminal background, and asks Veronica (Kristen Bell) to clear his name.  On Piz's (Chris Lowell) radio show, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) debates Vinnie (guest star Ken Marino, "Reno 911") about the upcoming election, while a tipsy Dick (Ryan Hansen) apologizes to Mac (Tina Majorino) for the way he has treated her in the past.  Veronica and Piz make up after their argument about spending their summer apart, and a mysterious sex tape of the two finds its way to the internet.  Jason Dohring, Percy Daggs and Julie Gonzalo also star.  Jason Bloom directed the episode written by Phil Klemmer (#3T5819). 

 

"VERONICA MARS" ?? (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Bitch Is Back" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)  

VERONICA DISCOVERS THE ORIGIN OF HER SEX TAPE ?? Furious that Logan (Jason Dohring) attacked Piz (Chris Lowell), Veronica (Kristen Bell) tells Logan she wants nothing to do with him.  Parker (Julie Gonzalo) confronts Logan about still having feelings for Veronica, while Piz assures Veronica that he had nothing to do with the sex video.  Veronica, with Weevil's (Francis Capra) help, investigates how the tape originated and discovers a person from her past is linked to The Castle and pays them a visit.  With the re-election campaign nearing, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) steps in to protect Veronica.  Percy Daggs, Ryan Hansen and Tina Majorino also star.  Michael Fields directed the episode written by Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero (#3T5820).    

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Prom Night at Hater High" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)  

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR PROM ?? On the day of Prom, the residue of Nathan's (James Lafferty) pre-Prom party has serious repercussions for everyone in Tree Hill.  Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) asks Nathan for a list of his past sexual conquests.  Rachel (Danneel Harris) is suspended after taking the blame for the exam she stole with Brooke (Sophia Bush).  Peyton (Hilarie Burton) tells Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) she wants to skip the Prom entirely, but he refuses to take no for an answer.  Finally Mouth (Lee Norris) and Brooke must deal with dating Clean Teens on Prom night.  Moira Kelly, Paul Johansson and Barbara Alyn Woods also star.  Paul Johansson directed the episode written by Mike Herro and David Strauss (#3T5765)

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)  

LUCAS FINDS OUT WHO KILLED KEITH - It will be an unforgettable Prom at Tree Hill High when Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) discovers who was in the hallway when Keith (Craig Sheffer, who does not appear in the episode) was killed.  Meanwhile, Peyton's (Hilarie Burton) decision to skip Prom leads to dire consequences.  Nathan (James Lafferty) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galoetti) vow to be romantic teenagers at Prom, while Dan (Paul Johansson) tries to win Karen's (Moira Kelly) affections, as the witness to his murder closes in.  Barbara Alyn Woods, Danneel Harris and Lee Norris also star.  Tom Wright directed the episode written by Terrence Coli (#3T5766).

 

THURSDAY, MAY 24

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Zod" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CLARK IS TRAPPED IN THE PHANTOM ZONE WHILE ZOD TAKES OVER LEX'S BODY AND PLOTS TO DESTROY EARTH; JIMMY OLSEN JOINS THE DAILY PLANET - Thrown into the Phantom Zone, a Kryptonian jail created by Jor-El, Clark (Tom Welling) finds himself without powers and surrounded by revenge-seeking criminals sent away by his father.  Meanwhile, having taken over Lex's (Michael Rosenbaum) body, Zod keeps Lana (Kristin Kreuk) captive with a demand to sire him an heir and begins his plans to turn Earth into a Krypton-like planet using the alien ship's hard drive.  After Lois (Erica Durance) and Martha's (Annette O'Toole) plane crashes near the Fortress of Solitude, Jor-El tells Martha how to kill Zod.  Back at the Daily Planet, Chloe (Allison Mack) reunites with an old flame, Jimmy Olsen (Aaron Ashmore).  John Glover also stars.  Steven S. DeKnight wrote the episode directed by James Marshall (#2T7701).

 

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"In My Time of Dying" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

THE WINCHESTER MEN BATTLE THE DEMON AFTER A LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT - Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) were left for dead after the Demon plowed a semi into the Impala.  Now, one of the Winchesters hovers between life and death as the surviving family must face an old and powerful adversary.  Eric Kripke wrote the episode directed by Kim Manners (#201).

 

FRIDAY, MAY 25 

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MAY 27

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"An All of Us Joint...Custody Episode" (TV-PG, DLS) (HDTV)

ROBERT AND NEESEE SHARE CUSTODY OF THEIR HOUSE - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) and Robert (Duane Martin) are both excited to learn that her new condo is ready, but Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tells them he doesn't want to go back and forth between houses.  Robert and Neesee decide that the only solution is for Bobby to continue living at Robert's home while he and Neesee take turns living in her condo.  Dirk (Tony Rock) is sent into a frenzy when Courtney (Laivan Greene) develops a crush on an older man from his office.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Arthur Harris (#413).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"Hot For Preacher" (TV-14, D) (HDTV) 

LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN - When Lynn (Persia White) meets Eldon Perry (guest star Kadeem Hardison), an attractive guy at a club where she is singing, but she becomes conflicted about dating him when she discovers he is a Baptist minister.  Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) tries to convince Maya (Golden Brooks) to call a truce with Monica (Keesha Sharp) and be friends.  Reggie Hayes also stars. Vito Giambalvo directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-149).

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"The Iceman Cometh" (TV-PG) (HDTV)  

NFL LEGEND JERRY RICE AND LOS ANGELES SPORTS ANCHOR JIM HILL GUEST STAR AS THEMSELVES - Although The Sabers lose their game and are eliminated from the playoffs, Derwin's (Pooch Hall) performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager.  Melanie (Tia Mowry) is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team.  Meanwhile, Malik (Hosea Chanchez), taking the game loss really hard, decides to write a rap to vent his feelings, and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Jason (Coby Bell) try to hide their feelings about losing the game.  Wendy Raquel Robinson also stars.  Arlene Sanford directed the episode written by Tim Edwards (#40596-013).  

  

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Substitute" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)  

ORLANDO JONES AND TODD BRIDGES GUEST STAR ?? A scholarly substitute teacher (guest star Orlando Jones) makes Chris' (Tyler James Williams) life a living hell by holding him to a higher standard than his classmates.  Meanwhile, Tonya (Imani Hakim) learns that she can always get her way by accusing Drew (Tequan Richmond) of hitting her, and Mr. Omar (Ernest Thomas) gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve when he takes advantage of his neighborly generosity.  Todd Bridges plays Doc's nephew, Monk.  Tichina Arnold and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Millicent Shelton was written by Andrew Orenstein.  (#034)

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"Turn, Turn, Turn" (TV-G)

"7TH HEAVEN" RETURNS FOR AN 11TH SEASON / JEWEL MAKES A CAMEO IN THE SEASON PREMIERE - Having lost her pregnancy over the summer, an emotionally unstable Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) convinces Eric (Stephen Collins) to let her deliver the Sunday sermon, but she ends up publicly blaming Kevin (George Stults) and everyone in her family for what happened.  Meanwhile, Martin (Tyler Hoechlin) expresses his romantic intentions to Sandy (Haylie Duff), who may still have feelings for Simon (David Gallagher, who doesn't appear in the episode), and tells her that he wants to spend more time with her and their infant son.  Sandy reveals that she has recently switched majors and wants to become a minister, a prospect that upsets Lucy who feels like Sandy is intruding on her turf.  Jewel makes a cameo as the Camden's neighbor whose voice lulls Savannah (Alyssa Yadrick) to sleep every night.  Catherine Hicks and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star.  The episode was written by Caroline Kepnes and directed by Joel Feigenbaum (#222). 

 

ENCORE OF SEASON FINALE  

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Phantom" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)  

MARTIAN MANHUNTER RETURNS - When Clark (Tom Welling) discovers Lionel (John Glover) threatened to kill him unless Lana (Kristin Kreuk) married Lex (Michael Rosenbaum), he goes after Lionel to silence him once and for all.  Lana tells Lex she is leaving him, and Martian Manhunter (guest star Phil Morris) makes a return appearance to help Clark stop Lex, who is trying to find the last wraith from the Phantom Zone in order to use its DNA to power his army of super soldiers.  Meanwhile, Lois (Erica Durance) goes to Reeves Dam in search of information about Lex's secret lab and is brutally stabbed by a security guard.  Chloe's (Allison Mack) secret power is revealed.  Annette O'Toole also stars.  Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer wrote the episode directed by James Marshall (#2T7722).

 

ENCORE -- PART ONE OF A TWO-PART FINALE

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"All Hell Breaks Loose, Part One" (TV-14-LV) (HDTV)

PART ONE OF A SHOCKING SEASON FINALE - Sam (Jared Padalecki) is abducted by the Yellow-Eyed Demon and finds himself in a ghost town with other children who have special abilities.  They learn the Demon has brought them together to initiate his endgame: an all-out war against the human race.  In an effort to encourage Sam to fight, the Demon shows Sam what really happened to one of his parents.  Dean (Jensen Ackles) enlists Bobby's (guest star Jim Beaver) help to find Sam before the battle begins, but he arrives too late.  Sera Gamble wrote the episode directed by Robert Singer (#221). f

Please note:  

•·        On Tuesday, May 22, The TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE of "Veronica Mars" will air as two back-to-back episodes, titled "Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down" (8:00-9:00 p.m.) and "The Bitch is Back (9:00-10:00 p.m.)   

•·        On Wednesday, May 23 -- One-Time-Only in this timeslot -- an encore presentation of the "One Tree Hill" episode titled "Prom Night At Hater High" (8:00-9:00 p.m.)  

•·        On Sunday, May 27 -- One-Time-Only in this timeslot -- an encore presentation of the "Smallville" season finale titled "Phantom" (8:00-9:00 p.m.)  

•·        On Sunday, May 27, "Supernatural" will begin airing encore episodes in the 9:00-10:00 p.m. timeslot.   

MONDAY, MAY 21

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Substitute" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)  

ORLANDO JONES AND TODD BRIDGES GUEST STAR ?? A scholarly substitute teacher (guest star Orlando Jones) makes Chris' (Tyler James Williams) life a living hell by holding him to a higher standard than his classmates.  Meanwhile, Tonya (Imani Hakim) learns that she can always get her way by accusing Drew (Tequan Richmond) of hitting her, and Mr. Omar (Ernest Thomas) gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve when he takes advantage of his neighborly generosity.  Todd Bridges plays Doc's nephew, Monk.  Tichina Arnold and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Millicent Shelton was written by Andrew Orenstein.  (#034)

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"An All of Us Joint...Custody Episode" (TV-PG, DLS) (HDTV)

ROBERT AND NEESEE SHARE CUSTODY OF THEIR HOUSE - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) and Robert (Duane Martin) are both excited to learn that her new condo is ready, but Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tells them he doesn't want to go back and forth between houses.  Robert and Neesee decide that the only solution is for Bobby to continue living at Robert's home while he and Neesee take turns living in her condo.  Dirk (Tony Rock) is sent into a frenzy when Courtney (Laivan Greene) develops a crush on an older man from his office.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Arthur Harris (#413).

  

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Hot For Preacher" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)  

LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN - When Lynn (Persia White) meets Eldon Perry (guest star Kadeem Hardison), an attractive guy at a club where she is singing, but she becomes conflicted about dating him when she discovers he is a Baptist minister.  Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) tries to convince Maya (Golden Brooks) to call a truce with Monica (Keesha Sharp) and be friends.  Reggie Hayes also stars. Vito Giambalvo directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-149).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Iceman Cometh" (TV-PG) (HDTV)  

NFL LEGEND JERRY RICE AND LOS ANGELES SPORTS ANCHOR JIM HILL GUEST STAR AS THEMSELVES - Although The Sabers lose their game and are eliminated from the playoffs, Derwin's (Pooch Hall) performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager.  Melanie (Tia Mowry) is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team.  Meanwhile, Malik (Hosea Chanchez), taking the game loss really hard, decides to write a rap to vent his feelings, and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Jason (Coby Bell) try to hide their feelings about losing the game.  Wendy Raquel Robinson also stars.   Arlene Sanford directed the episode written by Tim Edwards (#40596-013).  

 

TUESDAY, MAY 22

TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE WITH BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES

"VERONICA MARS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)

VERONICA'S SEX TAPE MAKES IT TO THE INTERNET - Weevil (Francis Capra) is arrested for selling fake debit cards to Hearst students, but claims he is being framed because of his criminal background, and asks Veronica (Kristen Bell) to clear his name.  On Piz's (Chris Lowell) radio show, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) debates Vinnie (guest star Ken Marino, "Reno 911") about the upcoming election, while a tipsy Dick (Ryan Hansen) apologizes to Mac (Tina Majorino) for the way he has treated her in the past.  Veronica and Piz make up after their argument about spending their summer apart, and a mysterious sex tape of the two finds its way to the internet.  Jason Dohring, Percy Daggs and Julie Gonzalo also star.  Jason Bloom directed the episode written by Phil Klemmer (#3T5819). 

 

"VERONICA MARS" ?? (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Bitch Is Back" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV) 

VERONICA DISCOVERS THE ORIGIN OF HER SEX TAPE ?? Furious that Logan (Jason Dohring) attacked Piz (Chris Lowell), Veronica (Kristen Bell) tells Logan she wants nothing to do with him.  Parker (Julie Gonzalo) confronts Logan about still having feelings for Veronica, while Piz assures Veronica that he had nothing to do with the sex video.  Veronica, with Weevil's (Francis Capra) help, investigates how the tape originated and discovers a person from her past is linked to The Castle and pays them a visit.  With the re-election campaign nearing, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) steps in to protect Veronica.  Percy Daggs, Ryan Hansen and Tina Majorino also star.  Michael Fields directed the episode written by Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero (#3T5820). 

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Prom Night at Hater High" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)  

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR PROM ?? On the day of Prom, the residue of Nathan's (James Lafferty) pre-Prom party has serious repercussions for everyone in Tree Hill.  Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) asks Nathan for a list of his past sexual conquests.  Rachel (Danneel Harris) is suspended after taking the blame for the exam she stole with Brooke (Sophia Bush).  Peyton (Hilarie Burton) tells Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) she wants to skip the Prom entirely, but he refuses to take no for an answer.  Finally Mouth (Lee Norris) and Brooke must deal with dating Clean Teens on Prom night.  Moira Kelly, Paul Johansson and Barbara Alyn Woods also star.  Paul Johansson directed the episode written by Mike Herro and David Strauss (#3T5765)

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)  

LUCAS FINDS OUT WHO KILLED KEITH - It will be an unforgettable Prom at Tree Hill High when Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) discovers who was in the hallway when Keith (Craig Sheffer, who does not appear in the episode) was killed.  Meanwhile, Peyton's (Hilarie Burton) decision to skip Prom leads to dire consequences.  Nathan (James Lafferty) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galoetti) vow to be romantic teenagers at Prom, while Dan (Paul Johansson) tries to win Karen's (Moira Kelly) affections, as the witness to his murder closes in.  Barbara Alyn Woods, Danneel Harris and Lee Norris also star.  Tom Wright directed the episode written by Terrence Coli (#3T5766).

THURSDAY, MAY 24

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Zod" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CLARK IS TRAPPED IN THE PHANTOM ZONE WHILE ZOD TAKES OVER LEX'S BODY AND PLOTS TO DESTROY EARTH; JIMMY OLSEN JOINS THE DAILY PLANET - Thrown into the Phantom Zone, a Kryptonian jail created by Jor-El, Clark (Tom Welling) finds himself without powers and surrounded by revenge-seeking criminals sent away by his father.  Meanwhile, having taken over Lex's (Michael Rosenbaum) body, Zod keeps Lana (Kristin Kreuk) captive with a demand to sire him an heir and begins his plans to turn Earth into a Krypton-like planet using the alien ship's hard drive.  After Lois (Erica Durance) and Martha's (Annette O'Toole) plane crashes near the Fortress of Solitude, Jor-El tells Martha how to kill Zod.  Back at the Daily Planet, Chloe (Allison Mack) reunites with an old flame, Jimmy Olsen (Aaron Ashmore).  John Glover also stars.  Steven S. DeKnight wrote the episode directed by James Marshall (#2T7701).

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"In My Time of Dying" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

THE WINCHESTER MEN BATTLE THE DEMON AFTER A LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT - Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) were left for dead after the Demon plowed a semi into the Impala.  Now, one of the Winchesters hovers between life and death as the surviving family must face an old and powerful adversary.  Eric Kripke wrote the episode directed by Kim Manners (#201).

 

FRIDAY, MAY 25

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MAY 27

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"An All of Us Joint...Custody Episode" (TV-PG, DLS) (HDTV)

ROBERT AND NEESEE SHARE CUSTODY OF THEIR HOUSE - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) and Robert (Duane Martin) are both excited to learn that her new condo is ready, but Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tells them he doesn't want to go back and forth between houses.  Robert and Neesee decide that the only solution is for Bobby to continue living at Robert's home while he and Neesee take turns living in her condo.  Dirk (Tony Rock) is sent into a frenzy when Courtney (Laivan Greene) develops a crush on an older man from his office.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Arthur Harris (#413).

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"Hot For Preacher" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)

LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN - When Lynn (Persia White) meets Eldon Perry (guest star Kadeem Hardison), an attractive guy at a club where she is singing, but she becomes conflicted about dating him when she discovers he is a Baptist minister.  Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) tries to convince Maya (Golden Brooks) to call a truce with Monica (Keesha Sharp) and be friends.  Reggie Hayes also stars. Vito Giambalvo directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-149).

 

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"The Iceman Cometh" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

NFL LEGEND JERRY RICE AND LOS ANGELES SPORTS ANCHOR JIM HILL GUEST STAR AS THEMSELVES - Although The Sabers lose their game and are eliminated from the playoffs, Derwin's (Pooch Hall) performance earns him the attention of a high-profile manager.  Melanie (Tia Mowry) is shocked when Derwin considers a proposal that he be traded to a Chicago team.  Meanwhile, Malik (Hosea Chanchez), taking the game loss really hard, decides to write a rap to vent his feelings, and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Jason (Coby Bell) try to hide their feelings about losing the game.  Wendy Raquel Robinson also stars.  Arlene Sanford directed the episode written by Tim Edwards (#40596-013).

 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Substitute" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

ORLANDO JONES AND TODD BRIDGES GUEST STAR ?? A scholarly substitute teacher (guest star Orlando Jones) makes Chris' (Tyler James Williams) life a living hell by holding him to a higher standard than his classmates.  Meanwhile, Tonya (Imani Hakim) learns that she can always get her way by accusing Drew (Tequan Richmond) of hitting her, and Mr. Omar (Ernest Thomas) gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve when he takes advantage of his neighborly generosity.  Todd Bridges plays Doc's nephew, Monk.  Tichina Arnold and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Millicent Shelton was written by Andrew Orenstein.  (#034)

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"Turn, Turn, Turn" (TV-G)

"7TH HEAVEN" RETURNS FOR AN 11TH SEASON / JEWEL MAKES A CAMEO IN THE SEASON PREMIERE - Having lost her pregnancy over the summer, an emotionally unstable Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) convinces Eric (Stephen Collins) to let her deliver the Sunday sermon, but she ends up publicly blaming Kevin (George Stults) and everyone in her family for what happened.  Meanwhile, Martin (Tyler Hoechlin) expresses his romantic intentions to Sandy (Haylie Duff), who may still have feelings for Simon (David Gallagher, who doesn't appear in the episode), and tells her that he wants to spend more time with her and their infant son.  Sandy reveals that she has recently switched majors and wants to become a minister, a prospect that upsets Lucy who feels like Sandy is intruding on her turf.  Jewel makes a cameo as the Camden's neighbor whose voice lulls Savannah (Alyssa Yadrick) to sleep every night.  Catherine Hicks and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star.  The episode was written by Caroline Kepnes and directed by Joel Feigenbaum (#222). 

 

ENCORE OF SEASON FINALE

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Phantom" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

MARTIAN MANHUNTER RETURNS - When Clark (Tom Welling) discovers Lionel (John Glover) threatened to kill him unless Lana (Kristin Kreuk) married Lex (Michael Rosenbaum), he goes after Lionel to silence him once and for all.  Lana tells Lex she is leaving him, and Martian Manhunter (guest star Phil Morris) makes a return appearance to help Clark stop Lex, who is trying to find the last wraith from the Phantom Zone in order to use its DNA to power his army of super soldiers.  Meanwhile, Lois (Erica Durance) goes to Reeves Dam in search of information about Lex's secret lab and is brutally stabbed by a security guard.  Chloe's (Allison Mack) secret power is revealed.  Annette O'Toole also stars.  Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer wrote the episode directed by James Marshall (#2T7722).

 

ENCORE -- PART ONE OF A TWO-PART FINALE

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"All Hell Breaks Loose, Part One" (TV-14-LV) (HDTV)

PART ONE OF A SHOCKING SEASON FINALE - Sam (Jared Padalecki) is abducted by the Yellow-Eyed Demon and finds himself in a ghost town with other children who have special abilities.  They learn the Demon has brought them together to initiate his endgame: an all-out war against the human race.  In an effort to encourage Sam to fight, the Demon shows Sam what really happened to one of his parents.  Dean (Jensen Ackles) enlists Bobby's (guest star Jim Beaver) help to find Sam before the battle begins, but he arrives too late.  Sera Gamble wrote the episode directed by Robert Singer (#221).

 

THE CW NETWORK PARTNERS WITH STOP GLOBAL WARMING VIRTUAL MARCH AND THE NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL FOR COMPREHENSIVE, PRO-SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN "FREE 2 B GREEN"

Multi-Platform Initiative To Impact All Aspects Of The CW, Including Programming, Affiliates and Advertisers  

Network To Raise Awareness Through Public Service Announcements Running On Multiple Platforms And Featuring CW Stars  

All CW Series Will Produce An Environmentally Conscious Episode Next Season  

            April 23, 2007 (Burbank, California) - The CW Network is partnering with Stop Global Warming Virtual March and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for a comprehensive network-wide environmental campaign called "Free 2 B Green," it was announced today by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW.

            "Without a doubt, The CW's target audience is the most socially conscious consumer ever," said Ostroff.  "If we are going to properly reflect their world, we need to be out in front, doing all we can for the issues that they care about, and protecting the environment is at the top of the list.  By embracing this campaign on all levels, our goal is to enable us, our affiliates and our advertisers to forge a long-term deep connection with our viewers, and help the environment as well."

          "Stopping global warming is going to take the efforts of all of us, and The CW gets that loud and clear," said activist and producer Laurie David of Stop Global Warming Virtual March.  "By committing the network to going green, they are sending the message to millions of viewers, fans and affiliates that it's not about doing everything, it's about everyone doing something -- and The CW is leading the charge!"

             "The CW audience already is aware of our profound environmental challenges and is ready to act," said Frances Beinecke, president of NRDC.  "These young people want to be part of the solution, and the partnership will help give them the tools they need to be effective."

           The CW's "Free 2 B Green" environmental outreach program will be a wide-ranging on-air, online, mobile and grassroots effort to generate environmental awareness and provide service opportunities for The CW's viewers, as well as opportunities for national and local sales and affiliates. 

            To encourage viewer participation, The CW will produce multiple Public Service Announcements (PSAs), including Environmental Wraps, inspired by The CW's successful Content Wrap format, to run on the network and across The CW's local stations.  These PSAs will feature The CW talent supporting non-profit environmental causes and provide tips to viewers on what they can do to help the environment and where to volunteer.  Additional content will also be created in association with the PSAs for other platforms, including online and mobile.

            The producers and talent of The CW series will also join the campaign by organically integrating environmental themes into episodes next season. 

 

 

 
 
CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:

•·        On "Gilmore Girls," Lorelai rocks a karaoke bar with a serenade to Luke in an episode titled "Lorelai? Lorelai?" on Tuesday, May 1 (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

•·        "Veronica Mars" returns to its regular timeslot with an episode titled "Un-American Graffiti" on Tuesday, May 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

"One Tree Hill" returns to its regular timeslot with an episode titled "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" on Wednesday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, APRIL 30  

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)"Everybody Hates Dirty Jokes" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

CHRIS GETS IN TROUBLE FOR TELLING DIRTY JOKES ?? After secretly listening to his parents' comedy albums, Chris (Tyler James Williams) tries out some dirty jokes on his classmates and discovers that making people laugh is the key to popularity, but his teacher has a different take on the situation.  Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) decides the best way to get her mother, Maxine (guest star Loretta Devine), out of her business is to find her a man, and Drew (Tequan Richmond) begins getting unwanted attention from a girl in the neighborhood.  Terry Crews, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Keith Truesdell was written by Matthew Claybrooks.  (#042)

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Sins Of The Father" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

UPSET KIDS AND BROKEN HEARTS - Robert (Duane Martin) begins to spend time with a single mother, Kate (guest star Meagan Goode, "Kevin Hill") and her son Patrick (guest star Trey Carlisle, "My Name is Earl"), upsetting Bobby (Khamani Griffin), who thinks his father is should be spending more time with him.  Courtney (Laivan Greene) is heartbroken after her boyfriend breaks up with her.  Dirk (Tony Rock) has a hard time comforting Courtney and seeks Neesee's (LisaRaye McCoy) help and advice.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Chad Drew (#420).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"A House Divided" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION - When Lynn's (Persia White) new boyfriend Eldon (Kadeem Hardison), finds himself at odds with the church members over his choice of having Lynn as a girlfriend, he is faced with a tough decision.  Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) pressures Aaron (Richard T. Jones) into buying a house, which leads to their first big fight.  Later, Maya (Golden Brooks) and Darnell (Khalil Kain) resort to unconventional ways to sell their house.  Reggie Hayes also stars.  Keith Truesdall directed the episode written by Mark Alton Brown and Dee LaDuke (#40338-157).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Many Lies of Derwin Davis" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

KEEPING SECRETS -When Derwin (Pooch Hall) is unexpectedly forced to take Melanie (Tia Mowry) to singer Drew Sidora's (guest starring as herself) video release party, he panics over how the meeting between them is going to turn out.  Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) continue to grow in their work relationship, while Tasha has trouble finding new clients.  Meanwhile Jason (Coby Bell) struggles with his new parenting responsibilities.  Hosea Chanchez also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-018).

 

TUESDAY, MAY 1

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Lorelai? Lorelai?" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

LORELAI ROCKS A KARAOKE BAR ?? With graduation looming, Rory (Alexis Bledel) is anxiety-ridden over her future, so Lorelai (Lauren Graham) tries to cheer her up with a day of eating and shopping.  Lorelai notices happily that Luke (Scott Patterson) is once again wearing the baseball cap she gave him, and invites him to join her and Rory for karaoke night at a local bar.  After a few drinks, Lorelai takes the stage to sing a heartfelt number which is obviously directed at Luke.  Logan returns from a business trip to California and comes to see Lorelai to discuss his future with Rory.  Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Liza Weil, Sean Gunn, Kelly Bishop and Edward Herrmann also star.  Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by David S. Rosenthal (#2T7770).

 

"VERONICA MARS" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Un-American Graffiti" (TV-PG, DLV)

VERONICA INVESTIGATES A HATE CRIME - Veronica (Kristen Bell) is hired by a Middle Eastern restaurant owner to find out who has been vandalizing their business with ethnic slurs.  While investigating the case, Veronica and the restaurant owner are attacked in a drive-by shooting.  When a drunk teenager stumbles from a bar and gets hit by a car, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) orders his deputies to conduct surprise ID checks in all the area bars.  While doing his own surprise search, Keith catches Piz (Chris Lowell) and Wallace (Percy Daggs) using fake ID's provided by Veronica.  Meanwhile, Logan (Jason Dohring) decides to throw a birthday party for Parker (Julie Gonzalo).  Francis Capra and Ryan Hansen also star.  Dan Etheridge directed the episode written by John Enbom (#3T5816). 

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Blames The Taxi Driver" (Content Rating TBD)

TYRA BANKS' SWIMSUIT PHOTO SHOOT - The five remaining models are sent on "go sees" to top Australian designers and must use their personality, portfolio and runway walk to impress them.  One model surprises the designers by asking to keep the clothes, while another doesn't make it back in time and explodes into a fit of rage.  At the photo shoot, the girls must work a swimsuit in two ways.  Tyra shoots them in sensual poses for a women's magazine, however, they must also strike sexy poses for a men's magazine. One model impresses Tyra while another falls flat.  The judges send home one model. Special guests include photographer Kane Skennar and Seventeen magazine entertainment director Carissa Rosenberg. (#810)

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

LUCAS FINDS OUT WHO KILLED KEITH - It will be an unforgettable Prom at Tree Hill High when Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) discovers who was in the hallway when Keith (Craig Sheffer, who does not appear in the episode) was killed.  Meanwhile, Peyton's (Hilarie Burton) decision to skip Prom leads to dire consequences.  Nathan (James Lafferty) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galoetti) vow to be romantic teenagers at Prom, while Dan (Paul Johansson) tries to win Karen's (Moira Kelly) affections, as the witness to his murder closes in.  Barbara Alyn Woods, Danneel Harris and Lee Norris also star.  Tom Wright directed the episode written by Terrence Coli (#3T5766)

 

THURSDAY, MAY 3

"SMALLVILLE" ?? (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Noir" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

IN A SPECIAL FILM NOIR EPISODE SHOT PARTIALLY IN BLACK AND WHITE, JIMMY SEES WHAT LIFE IN SMALLVILLE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE IN THE 1940s - After a secret meting with Lionel (John Glover), Lana (Kristin Kreuk) is shot at the Daily Planet by a mysterious gunman.  Jimmy (Aaron Ashmore) is knocked out while studying photographs of the scene and dreams about a 1940s version of Smallville in which Lana is a femme fatale who orchestrated the murder of her tycoon husband Lex (Michael Rosenbaum), Clark (Tom Welling) works at the Daily Planet as a reporter and Lois (Erica Durance) is a sultry singer working at a bar owned by Lionel.  Meanwhile, back in 2007, Clark discovers why Lana married Lex.  Allison Mack and Annette O'Toole also star.  Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders wrote the episode directed by Jeannot Szwarc (#2T7720).

 

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"What Is and What Should Never Be" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

DEAN SEES WHAT HIS LIFE MIGHT HAVE BEEN - While hunting a Djinn ?? a genie ?? Dean (Jensen Ackles) is attacked and transported to a world where his mother (guest star Samantha Smith) is alive, Sam (Jared Padalecki) is in law school and engaged to Jessica (guest star Adrianne Palicki), and Dean lives a very normal life with his girlfriend (guest star Michelle Borth).  However, after he starts seeing a strange girl (guest star Melanie Neige Scrofano) and learns all the people he has saved in the past have died, Dean must decide whether he wants to stay in this new safe life where everyone he loves is alive or if he should return to the hunt.  Raelle Tucker wrote the episode directed by creator/executive producer Eric Kripke (#220).

 

 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 4

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MAY 6

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"Sins Of The Father" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

UPSET KIDS AND BROKEN HEARTS - Robert (Duane Martin) begins to spend time with a single mother, Kate (guest star Meagan Goode, "Kevin Hill") and her son Patrick (guest star Trey Carlisle, "My Name is Earl"), upsetting Bobby (Khamani Griffin), who thinks his father is should be spending more time with him.  Courtney (Laivan Greene) is heartbroken after her boyfriend breaks up with her.  Dirk (Tony Rock) has a hard time comforting Courtney and seeks Neesee's (LisaRaye McCoy) help and advice.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Chad Drew (#420).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"A House Divided" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION - When Lynn's (Persia White) new boyfriend Eldon (Kadeem Hardison), finds himself at odds with the church members over his choice of having Lynn as a girlfriend, he is faced with a tough decision.  Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) pressures Aaron (Richard T. Jones) into buying a house, which leads to their first big fight.  Later, Maya (Golden Brooks) and Darnell (Khalil Kain) resort to unconventional ways to sell their house.  Reggie Hayes also stars.  Keith Truesdall directed the episode written by Mark Alton Brown and Dee LaDuke (#40338-157).

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"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"The Many Lies of Derwin Davis" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

KEEPING SECRETS -When Derwin (Pooch Hall) is unexpectedly forced to take Melanie (Tia Mowry) to singer Drew Sidora's (guest starring as herself) video release party, he panics over how the meeting between them is going to turn out.  Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) continue to grow in their work relationship, while Tasha has trouble finding new clients.  Meanwhile Jason (Coby Bell) struggles with his new parenting responsibilities.  Hosea Chanchez also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-018).

 

 "EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Dirty Jokes" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

CHRIS GETS IN TROUBLE FOR TELLING DIRTY JOKES ?? After secretly listening to his parents' comedy albums, Chris (Tyler James Williams) tries out some dirty jokes on his classmates and discovers that making people laugh is the key to popularity, but his teacher has a different take on the situation.  Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) decides the best way to get her mother, Maxine (guest star Loretta Devine), out of her business is to find her a man, and Drew (Tequan Richmond) begins getting unwanted attention from a girl in the neighborhood.  Terry Crews, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Keith Truesdell was written by Matthew Claybrooks.  (#042)

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"Nothing Says Lovin' Like Something From The Oven" (TV-G)

SANDY'S BOYFRIEND POPS THE QUESTION - With plans for a second baby, Kevin (George Stults) tells Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) that moving their family to Crossroads might not be such a good idea for the time being.  T-Bone (Colton James) confides to Eric (Stephen Collins) that he's having second thoughts about breaking up with Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman), who is spending all of her free time lately with her former crush, Martin (Tyler Hoechlin).  Sandy's (Haylie Duff) boyfriend, Jonathan (guest star Nick Zano), surprises her with a marriage proposal, and T-Bone's estranged father (guest star Diedrich Bader, "The Drew Carey Show") shows up on the Camden's doorstep.  Catherine Hicks and Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino also star.  Joel J. Feigenbaum directed the episode from a story by Brenda Hampton and a teleplay by Hrag Gaboudian (#241).

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Good News For Almost Everyone" (TV-G)

ERIC SUSPECTS HIS HEART CONDITION HAS CHANGED - Eric (Stephen Collins) and Annie (Catherine Hicks) rush to the hospital after Eric wakes up with a good feeling about his heart condition.  Unsure whether her parents are at the hospital due to good news or bad news, Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) is a bundle of nerves, and it's up to Kevin (George Stults) to keep her thinking positively as they wait for news.  T-Bone (Colton James) and Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman) decide to get back together, but Martin (Tyler Hoechlin) hopes to change Ruthie's mind when he reveals that he's in love with her as well.  Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino and Haylie Duff also star.  Keith Truesdell directed the episode written by Brenda Hampton (#242).

 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Blames The Taxi Driver" (Content Rating TBD)

TYRA BANKS' SWIMSUIT PHOTO SHOOT - The five remaining models are sent on "go sees" to top Australian designers and must use their personality, portfolio and runway walk to impress them.  One model surprises the designers by asking to keep the clothes, while another doesn't make it back in time and explodes into a fit of rage.  At the photo shoot, the girls must work a swimsuit in two ways.  Tyra shoots them in sensual poses for a women's magazine, however, they must also strike sexy poses for a men's magazine. One model impresses Tyra while another falls flat.  The judges send home one model. Special guests include photographer Kane Skennar and Seventeen magazine entertainment director Carissa Rosenberg. (#810)

 

 

 


 

About the Show

Johnny Miller (Taylor Handley, "The O.C") was a happy, well-adjusted high school student with good grades and a room full of sports trophies until the terrible night a year ago that his father committed suicide.  Unable to cope, he tried to drown his pain in alcohol and drugs.  Now, fresh out of rehab, Johnny is struggling to deal with an uncertain future in the surreal glare of Palm Springs, where his mother, Karen (Gail O'Grady, "NYPD Blue"), and her new husband, Bob (D.W. Moffett, "For Your Love"), have decided to make a new start.

The lush oasis of Palm Springs, with its golf courses, country clubs and beautiful people, is an unsettling new environment for Johnny.  He quickly discovers that this paradise isn't quite what it seems when he meets his next-door neighbors: Cliff (Michael Cassidy, "The O.C."), a handsome high school junior whose considerable charm can't quite hide his disturbing dark side; and Cliff's mother, Tess (Sharon Lawrence, "NYPD Blue"), a former Southern beauty queen with a taste for younger men.  Johnny learns that his new neighborhood is consumed by a tragedy when Cliff reveals that his best friend, Eddie, who lived in Johnny's house, recently died under mysterious circumstances.  

Eddie's death seems to haunt everyone Johnny meets, especially Greta (Amber Heard, "Alpha Dog," "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane"), a stunning young beauty who fascinates Johnny from the moment he lays eyes on her.  Intriguing and secretive, Greta has been on her own since the death of her mother many years before.  With her father always away on business, Greta has become a self-sufficient loner.  She quickly realizes, however, that Johnny is a kindred soul; someone forced by tough circumstances to grow up too soon.  Even though Greta is drawn to Johnny, she refuses to talk about Eddie's death.  In his search for answers to the deepening mystery, Johnny turns to another neighbor, Liza (Ellary Porterfield, "The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio"), a gifted but awkward high school student who conducts explosive science experiments in her garage, yet still manages to keep a close eye on everything that happens in the neighborhood.  Liza and Johnny soon bond in their pursuit of the truth. 

While Johnny adjusts to his new circle of friends, he is surprised by the arrival of Nikki (Tessa Thompson, "Veronica Mars"), a troubled L.A. party girl he met in rehab, whose family has written her off as a lost cause.  Nikki is also fighting to stay sober, so Johnny introduces her to his colorful AA sponsor, Jesse Jo (Leslie Jordan, "Will & Grace"), who just happens to be a drag queen.  Jesse Jo cares deeply about Johnny's recovery, and he immediately takes Nikki under his wing as well. 

It often seems to Johnny that the flamboyant Jesse Jo is the only voice of reason in the strange and artificial atmosphere of Palm Springs.  As he searches for answers to the questions surrounding Eddie's death and tries to fit into his new hometown, Johnny is learning that growing up may be the biggest mystery of all.

"Hidden Palms" is a Lionsgate Television production in association with Outerbanks Entertainment with executive producers Kevin Williamson ("Dawson's Creek," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Scream 1, 2 and 3") and Scott Winant ("Huff," "My So-Called Life"). 

 

 

 

 

The Girls Get Thier Makeovers On "Top Model," Wed. March 14

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) -- "THE GIRL WHO CRIES ALL TIME" (TV-14, DLS) -- MAKE ME OVER! - At a Beverly Hills salon, Tyra, Jay Manuel, J. Alexander and celebrity hairstylist Neeko transform the models with unbelievable makeovers; one model's makeover changes twice while another's new look is painful. Later, a call from home devastates one of the girls and a nude candy-coated photo shoot leaves one model very nervous. Special guests include Seventeen magazine entertainment director Carissa Rosenberg, photographer Joseph Cultice, CoverGirl make-up artist Roxanna Floyd and Neeko Abriol, who serves as hairstylist and guest judge.

 

 

REVISED CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:

 On Wednesday, March 14, "ONE TREE HILL" will air an encore episode titled "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" in place of the previously listed "Everything In Its Right Place."

 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"THE GIRL WHO CRIES ALL TIME" (TV-14, DLS)

MAKE ME OVER! - At a Beverly Hills salon, Tyra, Jay Manuel, J. Alexander and celebrity hairstylist Neeko transform the models with unbelievable makeovers; one model's makeover changes twice while another's new look is painful.  Later, a call from home devastates one of the girls and a nude candy-coated photo shoot leaves one model very nervous.  Special guests include Seventeen magazine entertainment director Carissa Rosenberg, photographer Joseph Cultice, CoverGirl make-up artist Roxanna Floyd and Neeko Abriol, who serves as hairstylist and guest judge (#804).

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" (TV-14, LS) (HDTV)

STEPHEN COLLETTI ("LAGUNA BEACH") GUEST STARS - Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) confronts Brooke (Sophia Bush) regarding the stolen calculus test.  Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Peyton (Hilarie Burton) consider taking their relationship to the next level as Peyton and Brooke grow closer.  In Deb's (Barbara Alyn Woods) absence, Nathan (James Lafferty) throws a senior party at the Scott House, where a sex tape from Nathan's past surfaces.  Paul Johansson, Moira Kelly, Lee Norris and Danneel Harris also star.  Janice Cooke directed the episode written by William H. Brown (#3T5764).

 

 

KIDS' WB! ON THE CW NETS NEW SPIDER-MAN ANIMATED SERIES FOR EARLY 2008 PREMIERE
Culver Entertainment Widens Renowned Marvel Hero's Web from Blockbuster Films to No. 1 Rated Saturday Morning Broadcast Kids Network

           BURBANK, CA (MARCH 1, 2007) - Spider-Man swings back into television action in early 2008 as an animated series from Culver Entertainment to air on Kids' WB! on The CW, it was announced today by Kids' WB! Senior Vice President and General Manager Betsy McGowen and Sony Pictures Television Co-President Zack Van Amburg.

            Tentatively titled "The Amazing Spider-Man," the new series is being produced by Culver Entertainment. Greg Weisman ("Gargoyles", "The Batman") is supervising producer, Victor Cook ("Hellboy: Blood and Iron" and "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command") is producer/supervising director. The series will premiere on Kids' WB! on The CW, the No.1 rated Saturday morning kids broadcast slate.  

          "The addition of ‘Spider-Man' bolsters a lineup that has proved to be the Saturday morning destination for kids seeking action and adventure in the most amped-up ways," McGowen said. "We're ecstatic to welcome ‘Spider-Man' to our popular cavalcade of super heroes."

          "Spider-Man is such an important brand for Sony Pictures and we're thrilled to keep the momentum going by taking it back to television with an animated series on Kids' WB!," Van Amburg said.  "It's also an excellent way to launch Culver Entertainment, our newest television company."

          Riding the crest of Sony's anticipated summer blockbuster "Spider-Man 3," the new animated series picks up the original web-slinger's mythology at the beginning of his hero's journey - as a not-so-typical 16-year-old entering his junior year of high school. Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity while engaging a new level of terror - the multi-leveled pressures of teenage life at home and school while combating bigger, badder super-villains in the real world.

          "Our goal is to reinterpret these great characters and concepts for our millennium," Weisman said. "We'll have plenty of resonant material for the Spider-Man fan, while engaging the Spider-Man novice with the same thrills we experienced when we were first exposed to the character. Our stories will appeal on multiple levels with plenty of eye-candy, action, humor and colorful characters for the youngest demographic balanced with extensive character development for ‘tweens, teens and adults."

         Culver Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Television company. Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers.  It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment for network and cable television, as well as first-run and off-network series for syndication.  With more than 25 programs on the air, SPT boasts a program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms.  SPT (www.sonypicturestelevision.com) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

            A leader in children's programming, Kids' WB! continues to be a unique destination for kids.  Kids' WB!, now airing on The CW Network, has been the broadcast home for such cornerstone hits as the blockbusters "Pokémon" and "Yu-Gi-Oh!," Emmy® Award-winners "Xiaolin Showdown" and "The Batman," culturally diverse series "Jackie Chan Adventures" and "¡Mucha Lucha! Gigante," and breakout hits "Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue!" and "Legion of Super Heroes," among other favorites.  Kids and their parents can find more information about Kids' WB! programming online at http://www.kidswb.com/.

 

CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:

•·        Celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin ("Blowout") will guest star on the episode of "PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" titled "Rehearsals and Haircuts" on Tuesday, March 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) and Sunday, March 25 (7:00-8:00 p.m.). 

MONDAY, MARCH 19

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates DJs" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

CALL HIM DJ CHRISSY CHRIS ?? When the neighborhood DJ is arrested in the middle of a party, Chris (Tyler James Williams) steps in for him and proves to be a huge hit with the crowd.  Unfortunately, his new career takes a bad turn when he borrows his mom's (Tichina Arnold) James Brown album and accidentally scratches it.  Meanwhile, Julius (Terry Crews) takes Drew (Tequan Richmond) to a magic show, but passes out when he sees a rabbit - a phobia dating back to his childhood.  Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Jerry Levine was written by Rodney Barnes.  (#035)

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"It Was Fun While It Lasted" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

NEESEE VISITS A SPERM BANK - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) realizes she wants to have another baby and visits a fertility clinic to research potential sperm donors.  When she finds the donor she prefers, she decides to meet the guy face-to-face.  Meanwhile, Robert (Duane Martin) and Dirk (Tony Rock) spend an evening hitting on women, and Dirk finds success when he meets Jill (guest star Danielle Nicolet).  Tensions between Robert and Dirk escalate when Dirk is continuously late to work.  Khamani Griffin also stars.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Terence Paul Winter (#416).

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Church Lady" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

HAUNTING PAST - Lynn (Persia White) continues to work at the church with Eldon (guest star Kadeem Hardison) and the children's choir, even though they have decided to end their short affair.  Later, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) and Maya (Golden Brooks) get Lynn to admit she still has feelings for Eldon and is secretly hoping he will change his mind and give in to their physical attraction.  But, Lynn is shocked when she learns Eldon has begun dating a member of the church who shares his beliefs in abstaining from pre-marital sex.  Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes) decides to give the girls the silent treatment as punishment for interfering in his relationship with Monica (Keesha Sharp), but is upset when they don't even notice he isn't speaking to them.  Keith Truesdell directed the episode written by Michele Marburger and Kevin Marburger (#40338-154).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"God Bless The Girl That's Got Her Own" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

FINANCIAL SECURITY- When Melanie (Tia Mowry) gives temporary shelter to a Sunbeam whose boyfriend has left her high and dry, Melanie begins to feel uncomfortable about being completely dependent on Derwin (Pooch Hall) for financial security.  Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez also star. Leonard R. Garner, Jr. directed the episode written by Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano.(#40596-020).

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 20

 

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"French Twist" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

ROMANCE IN FRANCE - Christopher (David Sutcliffe) and Lorelai (Lauren Graham) take his daughter G.G. (guest star Nicolette Collier) to visit her mother in Paris.  Despite severe jet lag, they manage to have a wonderful, romantic time enjoying the city and each other.  Back in Connecticut, Rory (Alexis Bledel) comes to the end of her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Daily News and suddenly finds herself unsure of her future.  Her new friends Olivia (Michelle Ongkingo) and Lucy (Krysten Ritter) suggest a trip to Stars Hollow for a girls' night while Lorelai is out of town.  When they return, Rory is surprised to find that Lucy's new boyfriend is her old friend Marty (guest star Wayne Wilcox), who pretends not to know Rory.  Christopher and Lorelai return home with a surprise for everyone.  Keiko Agena, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star.  Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode written by David Babcock (#2T7756).

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Transformation" (Content Rating TBD)

CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST JONATHAN ANTIN ("BLOWOUT") APPEARS - Pussycat Doll Kimberly stops by the house to help divide the final eight girls into two groups. Each group must master a new song and dance routine.  As a result of long rehearsal hours combined with little sleep, one girl gives attitude to the vocal coach.  Robin surprises the girls with makeovers by her brother, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.  Later, the girls meet up with Ron Fair in the recording studio, where they record vocals to a Pussycat Dolls song, prompting one girl to have an emotional breakdown.  The judges send one aspiring doll home.  Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair.  Special guests include Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin and Pussycat Dolls' manager Jeff Haddad (#103). 

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Changes Her Attitude" (TV-14, DLS)

STRIKE A POSE - Watch out Madonna!  The girls learn the art of posing with "vogueing" superstar Benny Ninja.  The competition takes a nearly impossible turn during a high-tech mission where the models are challenged to duck, dive and pose through a laser maze.  Later, the girls must bring life to a deathly crime scene photo shoot.  Special guests include posing "vogue" coach Benny Ninja and Mike Rosenthal, photographer & guest judge (#805).

 

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Prom Night at Hater High" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR PROM ?? On the day of Prom, the residue of Nathan's (James Lafferty) pre-Prom party has serious repercussions for everyone in Tree Hill.  Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) asks Nathan for a list of his past sexual conquests.  Rachel (Danneel Harris) is suspended after taking the blame for the exam she stole with Brooke (Sophia Bush).  Peyton (Hilarie Burton) tells Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) she wants to skip the Prom entirely, but he refuses to take no for an answer.  Finally Mouth (Lee Norris) and Brooke must deal with dating Clean Teens on Prom night.  Moira Kelly, Paul Johansson and Barbara Alyn Woods also star.  Paul Johansson directed the episode written by Mike Herro and David Strauss (#3T5765)

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Combat" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

WWE SUPERSTARS KANE AND ASHLEY TAKE ON CLARK AND LOIS ?? Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe (Allison Mack) discover Titan (guest star Kane), a Zoner, is the star of a secret fight club whose bloody battles to the death are broadcast on the internet.  Lois (Erica Durance) smells a story and decides to investigate on her own but is captured and forced to participate in the fights with Athena (guest star Ashley) as her first opponent.  Clark reveals his powers so he can fight Titan but is stunned when he is thrown in the ring with Lois instead.  Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  Turi Meyer & Al Septien wrote the episode directed by James Marshall (#2T7717).

 

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Heart" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

THE BROTHERS TRACK A WEREWOLF - After investigating the death of a lawyer (guest star Nate Quinlan) who appeared to have been killed by a wild animal, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) realize they are tracking a werewolf.  Sam is immediately attracted to the lawyer's secretary Madison (guest star Emmanuelle Vaugier) and when it seems as if Madison will be the werewolf's next victim, Sam offers to stay overnight to protect her.  Dean heads out to hunt the animal and is stunned by what he finds.  Raelle Tucker wrote the episode directed by Charles Beeson (#217).

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"It Was Fun While It Lasted" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

NEESEE VISITS A SPERM BANK - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) realizes she wants to have another baby and visits a fertility clinic to research potential sperm donors.  When she finds the donor she prefers, she decides to meet the guy face-to-face.  Meanwhile, Robert (Duane Martin) and Dirk (Tony Rock) spend an evening hitting on women, and Dirk finds success when he meets Jill (guest star Danielle Nicolet).  Tensions between Robert and Dirk escalate when Dirk is continuously late to work.  Khamani Griffin also stars.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Terence Paul Winter (#416).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"Church Lady" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

HAUNTING PAST - Lynn (Persia White) continues to work at the church with Eldon (guest star Kadeem Hardison) and the children's choir, even though they have decided to end their short affair.  Later, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) and Maya (Golden Brooks) get Lynn to admit she still has feelings for Eldon and is secretly hoping he will change his mind and give in to their physical attraction.  But, Lynn is shocked when she learns Eldon has begun dating a member of the church who shares his beliefs in abstaining from pre-marital sex.  Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes) decides to give the girls the silent treatment as punishment for interfering in his relationship with Monica (Keesha Sharp), but is upset when they don't even notice he isn't speaking to them.  Keith Truesdell directed the episode written by Michele Marburger and Kevin Marburger (#40338-154).

 

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"God Bless The Girl That's Got Her Own" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

FINANCIAL SECURITY- When Melanie (Tia Mowry) gives temporary shelter to a Sunbeam whose boyfriend has left her high and dry, Melanie begins to feel uncomfortable about being completely dependent on Derwin (Pooch Hall) for financial security.  Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez also star. Leonard R. Garner, Jr. directed the episode written by Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano.(#40596-020).


 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates DJs" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

CALL HIM DJ CHRISSY CHRIS ?? When the neighborhood DJ is arrested in the middle of a party, Chris (Tyler James Williams) steps in for him and proves to be a huge hit with the crowd.  Unfortunately, his new career takes a bad turn when he borrows his mom's (Tichina Arnold) James Brown album and accidentally scratches it.  Meanwhile, Julius (Terry Crews) takes Drew (Tequan Richmond) to a magic show, but passes out when he sees a rabbit - a phobia dating back to his childhood.  Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Jerry Levine was written by Rodney Barnes.  (#035)

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"The Transformation" (Content Rating TBD)

CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST JONATHAN ANTIN ("BLOWOUT") APPEARS - Pussycat Doll Kimberly stops by the house to help divide the final eight girls into two groups. Each group must master a new song and dance routine.  As a result of long rehearsal hours combined with little sleep, one girl gives attitude to the vocal coach.  Robin surprises the girls with makeovers by her brother, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.  Later, the girls meet up with Ron Fair in the recording studio, where they record vocals to a Pussycat Dolls song, prompting one girl to have an emotional breakdown.  The judges send one aspiring doll home.  Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair.  Special guests include Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin and Pussycat Dolls' manager Jeff Haddad (#103).

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Replacements" (TV-G)

ERIC TRIES TO HELP THREE LOCAL TEENAGERS - While Annie (Catherine Hicks) is out of town, Eric (Stephen Collins) finds himself looking after three teenagers, T-Bone (guest star Colton James), Jane (guest star Sarah Mason) and Margaret (guest star Andrea Morris), who are homeless and hoping the Camdens will find it in their hearts to take them in.  After Annie comes home to the chaos and new faces, Eric also realizes it's time to tell Annie what he's been hiding from her for weeks.  Meanwhile, Sandy (Haylie Duff) finds herself in a romantic triangle with Martin (Tyler Hoechlin) and the guy she's been seeing from school, Daniel (guest star Aaron Staton).  Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino also star.  The episode was directed by Michael McDonald and written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton (#226). 

 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Changes Her Attitude" (TV-14, DLS)

STRIKE A POSE - Watch out Madonna!  The girls learn the art of posing with "vogueing" superstar Benny Ninja.  The competition takes a nearly impossible turn during a high-tech mission where the models are challenged to duck, dive and pose through a laser maze.  Later, the girls must bring life to a deathly crime scene photo shoot.  Special guests include posing "vogue" coach Benny Ninja and Mike Rosenthal, photographer

 

 

KATHLEEN ELIMINATED DURING TWO-HOUR PREMIERE OF "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" ON THE CW
      March 1, 2007 (Burbank, California) - Kathleen, a hairstylist from Brooklyn, NY, was the first girl eliminated during the eighth cycle premiere of The CW's hit reality series "America's Next Top Model," reducing the pool from 13 girls to 12. Catch an exclusive interview on www.cwtv.com with Kathleen on "America's Next Top Model Close Up" presented by CoverGirl on Friday, March 2.

            After the field was narrowed down to 13 finalists, the girls were sent to their first photo shoot with Nigel Barker as their photographer. Jay Manuel assigned each of them a different political view, and while several of the girls struggled with their shoots, Kathleen had an especially difficult time as she attempted to portray "anti-fur." Though Jay and Nigel offered numerous suggestions, they felt that Kathleen was falling short. "I think Kathleen was confused by the whole anti-fur concept. She didn't embrace that it was a political view," Nigel said.

            The next day, the girls were sent to a runway challenge and charity fashion show for Goodwill Southern California, where they were met by J. Alexander. After choosing their own outfits, they walked the runway to auction off their clothes to the highest bid. Kathleen felt very comfortable during the whole challenge. "I rock at thrift shops. I felt like I rocked on that runway. The crowd was loving me," said Kathleen. "She was straight up Brooklyn hoochie with a twist. The twist is that she has a great personality," J. said. At the end of the runway challenge, Jael received the highest bid, and won a style make-over with fashion stylist Phillip Bloch.

            During the judging, Tyra expressed her overall disappointment with the results of the shoot. The judges were concerned the most with Kathleen and were not sure she would be able to handle the intensity of the modeling world. "The girl with a bright spirit and hair to match that just lost the map," Tyra said to Kathleen, before eliminating her from the race to become "America's Next Top Model."

            In addition to a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl, this year's prize package for the winner of The CW's "America's Next Top Model" will include a contract with Elite Model Management and a cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine.

           The eighth cycle of the hit series "America's Next Top Model" on The CW follows 13 young women as they attempt to prove they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress world of modeling. Banks, who created the show, also serves as executive producer along with Ken Mok ("Making the Band") and Anthony Dominici ("The Amazing Race").

           "America's Next Top Model" airs Wednesdays, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on The CW.  For more information about "America's Next Top Model" log on to http://www.cwtv.com/.

 

 

 

CONTESTANTS WANTED FOR "CROWNED: THE MOTHER OF ALL PAGEANTS," THE CW'S UPCOMING MOTHER-DAUGHER REALITY SERIES

Casting Calls Scheduled For Dallas, Orlando, Phoenix/Tempe and Raleigh  

            February 27, 2007 (Burbank, California) ?? The CW begins a nationwide search for mother-daughter teams (ages 18 and over) to compete in its upcoming reality series "Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants," an eight-episode competition that features the pairs working together to win a beauty pageant.  The search includes open casting calls in four major cities - Orlando (March 3), Raleigh (March 3), Dallas (March 10) and Phoenix/Tempe (March 10).  For additional information, including audition requirements, applications and how to submit audition videos, please visit the "The CW Lounge" at http://www.cwtv.com/.

            Please note:  Previous pageant experience is not required.

"Crowned" will feature mothers and daughters from all walks of life putting their relationships to the test as they face challenges that focus on preparing them for the pageant show finale, including expressing a 'style' for the mother-daughter team via clothing and swimwear, creative ways of expressing a point of view about issues in the world, and participating in the big pageant show dance number.  Each week, three judges will oversee the competition.

In the end, one mother-daughter team will be "crowned" the winner and will receive a valuable prize package, including a $100,000 cash award, and, of course, a fabulous pair of tiaras.

"Crowned" is a production of Fox Television Studios, with creator/executive produced Laurie Girion ("Cheerleader Nation," "Last Comic Standing 2").

            The open casting calls are as follows:

Saturday, March 3

The Florida Mall - Center Court @ 10:00 a.m.

8001 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, FL 32809

Peace College @ 9:00 a.m.

15 East Peace Street

Raleigh, NC 27604

Saturday, March 10

Hotel Palomar @ 9:30 a.m.

5300 E. Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, TX 75206

 

Tempe Mission Palms @ 9:00 a.m.

60 E. 5th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281  

 

 

CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note: 

•·        "PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" will premiere on Tuesday, March 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).  Encore presentations of the episode will air on Wednesday, March 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) and Sunday, March 11 (7:00-8:00 p.m.)  

•·        The March 6 episode of "GILMORE GIRLS" titled "Gilmore Girls Only" features Lorelai, Rory and Emily on a road trip to the wedding of Lorelai's mentor and surrogate mom, Mia, played by Kathy Baker ("Picket Fences").    

MONDAY, MARCH 5

 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Promises" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS IS THREATENED WITH IMPEACHMENT - After the school newspaper runs several inflammatory stories about Chris (Tyler James Williams) and his class presidency, Chris must defend himself against Caruso (Travis Flory) and his classmates at an impeachment hearing.  Meanwhile, Rochelle's (Tichina Arnold) freeloading brother, Michael (guest star Earthquake), comes to stay with them after his mother throws him out of the house, but he quickly gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve.  Also, Drew (Tequan Richmond) puts Tonya (Imani Hakim) through a vigorous training before teaching her how to jump double-dutch.  Vincent Martella also stars.  Millicent Shelton directed the episode written by Chuck Sklar (#029).

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Like Father, Like Son...Like Hell!" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN GUEST STARS - After Robert (Duane Martin) and his sister Carmen (guest star Tisha Campbell-Martin, "My Wife and Kids") learn that the man who raised them isn't Robert's biological father, Dirk (Tony Rock) and Robert decide to track the real man down.  After spending some time with his biological father (guest star Richard Lawson, "Dead Like Me"), Robert discovers a shocking secret about him.  Though Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tries to hide the fact that Courtney (Laivan Greene) invited her boyfriend (guest star Brandon Smith, "Bones") over to the house while Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) was working, Neesee quickly discovers the two are hiding something.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Terence Paul Winter (#408).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Just Joan" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)  

BEING SINGLE - When Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) complains about the dating scene and her social life, Maya (Golden Brooks) challenges her to empower herself, accept her singleness and go out to a trendy restaurant alone.  Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes)  must figure out how to keep Monica (Keesha Sharp) from learning he was once married to Lynn (Persia White). Salim Akil directed the episode written by Gregory Storm (#40338-144).

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Trey Wiggs Episode" (TV- PG, L) (HDTV)  

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - When Derwin's (Pooch Hall) image consultant (guest star Shanti Lowry), tells Derwin her idea to pair him with football player Trey Wiggs (guest star Chaz Lamar Shepherd), his former college teammate, he objects, saying he and Trey were more like rivals than teammates.  Meanwhile, Derwin learns that Melanie (Tia Mowry) had lunch with Trey, though she insists that it is strictly platonic.  However when a local paper secretly photographs Melanie having a second lunch with Trey, things heat up.  Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-007).  

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

 

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Gilmore Girls Only" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

LORELAI, RORY AND EMILY TAKE A ROAD TRIP / KATHY BAKER ("PICKET FENCES") GUEST STARS / LANE GIVES BIRTH TO TWINS ?? Lorelai (Lauren Graham) plans a road trip to North Carolina to attend the wedding of Mia (guest star Kathy Baker), the woman who took in Lorelai and Rory (Alexis Bledel) and served as a surrogate mother/grandmother for many years.  Rory has a fight with Logan (Matt Czuchry) over his immature reaction to his business disaster, and agrees to go on the trip with Lorelai.  Emily (Kelly Bishop) invites herself along in an effort to get away from Richard (Edward Herrmann), who is driving her crazy while he recuperates at home.  At the wedding, Emily is upset by the close relationship Mia shares with Lorelai and Rory.  Lorelai learns that Emily came to see Mia five years earlier to ask for pictures of Lorelai and Rory during the years they were estranged.  Logan makes a surprise appearance and asks Rory to forgive him.  Meanwhile, Lane (Keiko Agena) and Zack (Todd Lowe) ask Luke (Scott Patterson) to be the godfather to their twins.  Finally, Lane goes into labor and Luke helps get everyone to the hospital.  Sean Gunn also stars.  Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode written by David Babcock (#2T7767).   

 

SERIES PREMIERE

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Auditions" (Content Rating TBD)  

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT PUSSYCAT DOLL - In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.  When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.  After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.  Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girls Who Go To Prom" (Content Rating TBD)

BACK TO SCHOOL - Runway expert J. Alexander makes a grand appearance and the girls get "schooled" in the art of walking the runway.  The girls participate in a prom-themed fashion show and one model who thinks she rocked it gets some negative criticism.  Later, the girls pose in a challenging photo shoot portraying high school clichés.  The praise one model receives makes another model jealous.  The judges eliminate one model.  Special guests include runway show producer and guest judge Roy Campbell; guest photographer Carlos Rios; professional stylist, Hallie Bowman. (#803).

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Auditions" (Content Rating TBD)  

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT PUSSYCAT DOLL - In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.  When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.  After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.  Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

 

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Static" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

WWE SUPERSTAR BATISTA ("FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN") GUEST STARS ?? Clark (Tom Welling) learns a Zoner has landed in Seattle and slaughtered the entire crew of a working ship.  Upon investigation, Clark comes face to face with a horrifying Phantom (guest star Batista) who sucks the bones out of people.  Meanwhile, a patient (guest star Elias Toufexis) with the ability to morph into different frequencies escapes from LuthorCorps' secret experimental lab and seeks revenge on Lex by imprisoning him in another spatial period where he can see and hear everyone but no one can see him.  Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  James Morris & Shintaro Shimosawa wrote the episode directed by James Conway (#2T7709).

 

 

 

 

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Crossroad Blues" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)

DEAN LEARNS THE PAINFUL TRUTH ABOUT HIS FATHER'S DEATH - When two highly successful professionals die after claiming to be haunted by hellhounds, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the local dive bar and discover  it sits upon a site where a deal-making demon has been making people's dreams come true in exchange for their souls.  Dean summons the demon to exorcise it but is horrified after it reveals the painful truth about John's death and tempts Dean by offering him the one thing he wants more than anything - his father.  Sera Gamble wrote the episode directed by Steve Boyum (#208).

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"Like Father, Like Son...Like Hell!" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN GUEST STARS - After Robert (Duane Martin) and his sister Carmen (guest star Tisha Campbell-Martin, "My Wife and Kids") learn that the man who raised them isn't Robert's biological father, Dirk (Tony Rock) and Robert decide to track the real man down.  After spending some time with his biological father (guest star Richard Lawson, "Dead Like Me"), Robert discovers a shocking secret about him.  Though Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tries to hide the fact that Courtney (Laivan Greene) invited her boyfriend (guest star Brandon Smith, "Bones") over to the house while Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) was working, Neesee quickly discovers the two are hiding something.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Terence Paul Winter (#408).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"Just Joan" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

BEING SINGLE - When Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) complains about the dating scene and her social life, Maya (Golden Brooks) challenges her to empower herself, accept her singleness and go out to a trendy restaurant alone.  Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes)  must figure out how to keep Monica (Keesha Sharp) from learning he was once married to Lynn (Persia White). Salim Akil directed the episode written by Gregory Storm (#40338-144).

 

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"The Trey Wiggs Episode" (TV- PG, L) (HDTV)

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - When Derwin's (Pooch Hall) image consultant (guest star Shanti Lowry), tells Derwin her idea to pair him with football player Trey Wiggs (guest star Chaz Lamar Shepherd), his former college teammate, he objects, saying he and Trey were more like rivals than teammates.  Meanwhile, Derwin learns that Melanie (Tia Mowry) had lunch with Trey, though she insists that it is strictly platonic.  However when a local paper secretly photographs Melanie having a second lunch with Trey, things heat up.  Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-007).

 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Promises" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS IS THREATENED WITH IMPEACHMENT - After the school newspaper runs several inflammatory stories about Chris (Tyler James Williams) and his class presidency, Chris must defend himself against Caruso (Travis Flory) and his classmates at an impeachment hearing.  Meanwhile, Rochelle's (Tichina Arnold) freeloading brother, Michael (guest star Earthquake), comes to stay with them after his mother throws him out of the house, but he quickly gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve.  Also, Drew (Tequan Richmond) puts Tonya (Imani Hakim) through a vigorous training before teaching her how to jump double-dutch.  Vincent Martella also stars.  Millicent Shelton directed the episode written by Chuck Sklar (#029).

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (7:00- 8:00 p.m. ET)

"The Auditions" (Content Rating TBD)

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT PUSSYCAT DOLL - In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.  When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.  After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.  Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

 

"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"A Pain in the Neck" (TV-G)

GEOFF STULTS (BROTHER OF SERIES STAR GEORGE STULTS) RETURNS AS A GUEST STAR ?? After Sam and David's (Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino) teacher, Ms. Margo (guest star Rachel Boston), propositions him, Eric (Stephen Collins) decides to pull the boys out of school.  Meanwhile, Kevin (George Stults) tells Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) that it's his brother Ben's (Geoff Stults) birthday so she will agree to let him stay with them for a few days, and Eric learns some disturbing news about his health while he's visiting someone in the hospital.  The episode was directed by Michael Preece and written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton (#224). 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girls Who Go To Prom" (Content Rating TBD)

BACK TO SCHOOL - Runway expert J. Alexander makes a grand appearance and the girls get "schooled" in the art of walking the runway.  The girls participate in a prom- themed fashion show and one model who thinks she rocked it gets some negative criticism.  Later, the girls pose in a challenging photo shoot portraying high school clichés.  The praise one model receives makes another model jealous.  The judges eliminate one model.  Special guests include runway show producer and guest judge Roy Campbell; guest photographer Carlos Rios; professional stylist, Hallie Bowman. (#803).

 

DON'T CHA WISH YOUR GIRLFRIEND WAS HOT LIKE THE NINE FINALISTS OF "PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" ON THE CW


 
 Nine finalists will attempt to unleash their inner Pussycat Doll as they sing, dance and compete to become the newest member of the chart-topping, multi-platinum group in "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for The Next Doll," premiering Tuesday, March 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW

 

"Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" participants are:

 

Name: Anastacia

Age: 23

Hometown:  San Francisco, California

Current Location:  West Hollywood, California

Occupation: Make-up Artist/Choreographer/Dancer/Lyricist

 

Name: Asia

Age: 18

Hometown & Current Location: Mt. Vernon, New York

Occupation: Knick City Dancer

 

Name:  Brittany

Age: 20

Hometown: Chesapeake, Virginia

Current Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Occupation: Manager of a night club/Singer/Dancer/Model

 

Name: Chelsea

Age: 20

Hometown & Current Location: Cooper City, Florida

Occupation: Waitress/Singer/Dancer

 

Name: Jaime

Age: 21

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Current Location:  New York City, New York

Occupation: Production Assistant/Singer/Dancer

 

Name: Mariela

Age: 24

Hometown: Coconut Grove, Florida

Current Location: Miami, Florida

Occupation: Dancer

 

Name: Melissa R.

Age: 18

Hometown & Current Location: Cypress, California

Occupation: Performer

 

Name: Melissa S.

Age: 24

Hometown:  Auburn Hills, Michigan and Toronto, Canada

Current Location:  Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Singer/Dancer/Actress

 

Name: Sisely

Age: 25

Hometown:  Long Beach, California

Current Location: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Singer/Dancer/Actress/Dance Instructor

 

"Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for The Next Doll" is a behind-the-scenes look at the process of selecting a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers, some have a creative style all their own, but the winner of the competition will be the one who combines all these talents to unleash her inner Pussycat Doll.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only one of these young women will make it through the challenges and undergo a total transformation to win her place in the spotlight as the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.

 

Judges on the series include the group's founder and choreographer, Robin Antin, along with Ron Fair, Chairman of Geffen Records, and Grammy Award-winning performing artist Lil' Kim.  As they guide the young contestants through auditions and challenges, the judges' personal styles sometimes clash, but their brutally honest critiques are intended to bring out the best in each performer.  The Pussycat Dolls' lead singer and spokesperson, Nicole Scherzinger, is an inspiring role model to the participants.  New dance routines in the Dolls' unmistakable style are created by Antin and co-choreographer Mikey Minden, who teach the girls one demanding number after another.  In addition, Antin is on hand to take the participants through each challenge and demonstrate what it takes to become a Pussycat Doll.  Antin's brother, hairstylist Jonathan Antin of "Blowout" fame, is on board for sexy hairstyle makeovers.  Another important member of the team is singer/songwriter Mark McGrath ("Extra" and Sugar Ray), who serves as the show's host. 

 

After a nationwide audition process, the judges narrowed the dancers down to the final diverse group of nine young women, who move into a loft in Los Angeles during the competition.  Each episode has a specific theme "Ÿ confidence, creativity and style are just a few of the themes addressed.  Challenges include ballet dancing in toe shoes, designing an original Pussycat Doll-style outfit and learning a dance routine with male partners. 

 

In addition to Nicole, other members of the Pussycat Dolls provide advice and empower the girls to give their all during each challenge.  Along the way, there are plenty of surprises, including celebrity guests and unexpected trips. 

 

"Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" is executive produced by Robin Antin (The Pussycat Dolls), Steven Antin ("Young Americans"), Ron Fair (Geffen Records), Laura Fuest ("Beauty and the Geek"), Jimmy Iovine (Interscope Geffen A&M Records), McG ("Supernatural," "The O.C."), and Ken Mok ("America's Next Top Model").  The series is from Warner Horizon Television, 10 by 10 Entertainment, Pussycat Dolls, LLC, Interscope A&M Records and Wonderland Sound and Vision

 

 

CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note: 

•·        "PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" will premiere on Tuesday, March 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).  Encore presentations of the episode will air on Wednesday, March 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) and Sunday, March 11 (7:00-8:00 p.m.)  

•·        The March 6 episode of "GILMORE GIRLS" titled "Gilmore Girls Only" features Lorelai, Rory and Emily on a road trip to the wedding of Lorelai's mentor and surrogate mom, Mia, played by Kathy Baker ("Picket Fences").    

MONDAY, MARCH 5

 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Promises" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS IS THREATENED WITH IMPEACHMENT - After the school newspaper runs several inflammatory stories about Chris (Tyler James Williams) and his class presidency, Chris must defend himself against Caruso (Travis Flory) and his classmates at an impeachment hearing.  Meanwhile, Rochelle's (Tichina Arnold) freeloading brother, Michael (guest star Earthquake), comes to stay with them after his mother throws him out of the house, but he quickly gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve.  Also, Drew (Tequan Richmond) puts Tonya (Imani Hakim) through a vigorous training before teaching her how to jump double-dutch.  Vincent Martella also stars.  Millicent Shelton directed the episode written by Chuck Sklar (#029).

 

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Like Father, Like Son...Like Hell!" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN GUEST STARS - After Robert (Duane Martin) and his sister Carmen (guest star Tisha Campbell-Martin, "My Wife and Kids") learn that the man who raised them isn't Robert's biological father, Dirk (Tony Rock) and Robert decide to track the real man down.  After spending some time with his biological father (guest star Richard Lawson, "Dead Like Me"), Robert discovers a shocking secret about him.  Though Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tries to hide the fact that Courtney (Laivan Greene) invited her boyfriend (guest star Brandon Smith, "Bones") over to the house while Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) was working, Neesee quickly discovers the two are hiding something.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Terence Paul Winter (#408).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Just Joan" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)  

BEING SINGLE - When Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) complains about the dating scene and her social life, Maya (Golden Brooks) challenges her to empower herself, accept her singleness and go out to a trendy restaurant alone.  Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes)  must figure out how to keep Monica (Keesha Sharp) from learning he was once married to Lynn (Persia White). Salim Akil directed the episode written by Gregory Storm (#40338-144).

 

"THE GAME" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Trey Wiggs Episode" (TV- PG, L) (HDTV)  

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - When Derwin's (Pooch Hall) image consultant (guest star Shanti Lowry), tells Derwin her idea to pair him with football player Trey Wiggs (guest star Chaz Lamar Shepherd), his former college teammate, he objects, saying he and Trey were more like rivals than teammates.  Meanwhile, Derwin learns that Melanie (Tia Mowry) had lunch with Trey, though she insists that it is strictly platonic.  However when a local paper secretly photographs Melanie having a second lunch with Trey, things heat up.  Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-007).  

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

 

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Gilmore Girls Only" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

LORELAI, RORY AND EMILY TAKE A ROAD TRIP / KATHY BAKER ("PICKET FENCES") GUEST STARS / LANE GIVES BIRTH TO TWINS ?? Lorelai (Lauren Graham) plans a road trip to North Carolina to attend the wedding of Mia (guest star Kathy Baker), the woman who took in Lorelai and Rory (Alexis Bledel) and served as a surrogate mother/grandmother for many years.  Rory has a fight with Logan (Matt Czuchry) over his immature reaction to his business disaster, and agrees to go on the trip with Lorelai.  Emily (Kelly Bishop) invites herself along in an effort to get away from Richard (Edward Herrmann), who is driving her crazy while he recuperates at home.  At the wedding, Emily is upset by the close relationship Mia shares with Lorelai and Rory.  Lorelai learns that Emily came to see Mia five years earlier to ask for pictures of Lorelai and Rory during the years they were estranged.  Logan makes a surprise appearance and asks Rory to forgive him.  Meanwhile, Lane (Keiko Agena) and Zack (Todd Lowe) ask Luke (Scott Patterson) to be the godfather to their twins.  Finally, Lane goes into labor and Luke helps get everyone to the hospital.  Sean Gunn also stars.  Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode written by David Babcock (#2T7767).   

 

SERIES PREMIERE

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Auditions" (Content Rating TBD)  

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT PUSSYCAT DOLL - In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.  When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.  After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.  Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girls Who Go To Prom" (Content Rating TBD)

BACK TO SCHOOL - Runway expert J. Alexander makes a grand appearance and the girls get "schooled" in the art of walking the runway.  The girls participate in a prom-themed fashion show and one model who thinks she rocked it gets some negative criticism.  Later, the girls pose in a challenging photo shoot portraying high school clichés.  The praise one model receives makes another model jealous.  The judges eliminate one model.  Special guests include runway show producer and guest judge Roy Campbell; guest photographer Carlos Rios; professional stylist, Hallie Bowman. (#803).

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Auditions" (Content Rating TBD)  

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT PUSSYCAT DOLL - In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.  When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.  After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.  Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

 

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Static" (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

WWE SUPERSTAR BATISTA ("FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN") GUEST STARS ?? Clark (Tom Welling) learns a Zoner has landed in Seattle and slaughtered the entire crew of a working ship.  Upon investigation, Clark comes face to face with a horrifying Phantom (guest star Batista) who sucks the bones out of people.  Meanwhile, a patient (guest star Elias Toufexis) with the ability to morph into different frequencies escapes from LuthorCorps' secret experimental lab and seeks revenge on Lex by imprisoning him in another spatial period where he can see and hear everyone but no one can see him.  Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  James Morris & Shintaro Shimosawa wrote the episode directed by James Conway (#2T7709).

 

 

 

 

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Crossroad Blues" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)

DEAN LEARNS THE PAINFUL TRUTH ABOUT HIS FATHER'S DEATH - When two highly successful professionals die after claiming to be haunted by hellhounds, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the local dive bar and discover  it sits upon a site where a deal-making demon has been making people's dreams come true in exchange for their souls.  Dean summons the demon to exorcise it but is horrified after it reveals the painful truth about John's death and tempts Dean by offering him the one thing he wants more than anything - his father.  Sera Gamble wrote the episode directed by Steve Boyum (#208).

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"Like Father, Like Son...Like Hell!" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN GUEST STARS - After Robert (Duane Martin) and his sister Carmen (guest star Tisha Campbell-Martin, "My Wife and Kids") learn that the man who raised them isn't Robert's biological father, Dirk (Tony Rock) and Robert decide to track the real man down.  After spending some time with his biological father (guest star Richard Lawson, "Dead Like Me"), Robert discovers a shocking secret about him.  Though Bobby (Khamani Griffin) tries to hide the fact that Courtney (Laivan Greene) invited her boyfriend (guest star Brandon Smith, "Bones") over to the house while Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) was working, Neesee quickly discovers the two are hiding something.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Terence Paul Winter (#408).

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"Just Joan" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

BEING SINGLE - When Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) complains about the dating scene and her social life, Maya (Golden Brooks) challenges her to empower herself, accept her singleness and go out to a trendy restaurant alone.  Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes)  must figure out how to keep Monica (Keesha Sharp) from learning he was once married to Lynn (Persia White). Salim Akil directed the episode written by Gregory Storm (#40338-144).

 

"THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"The Trey Wiggs Episode" (TV- PG, L) (HDTV)

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - When Derwin's (Pooch Hall) image consultant (guest star Shanti Lowry), tells Derwin her idea to pair him with football player Trey Wiggs (guest star Chaz Lamar Shepherd), his former college teammate, he objects, saying he and Trey were more like rivals than teammates.  Meanwhile, Derwin learns that Melanie (Tia Mowry) had lunch with Trey, though she insists that it is strictly platonic.  However when a local paper secretly photographs Melanie having a second lunch with Trey, things heat up.  Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-007).

 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Promises" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS IS THREATENED WITH IMPEACHMENT - After the school newspaper runs several inflammatory stories about Chris (Tyler James Williams) and his class presidency, Chris must defend himself against Caruso (Travis Flory) and his classmates at an impeachment hearing.  Meanwhile, Rochelle's (Tichina Arnold) freeloading brother, Michael (guest star Earthquake), comes to stay with them after his mother throws him out of the house, but he quickly gets on Julius' (Terry Crews) last nerve.  Also, Drew (Tequan Richmond) puts Tonya (Imani Hakim) through a vigorous training before teaching her how to jump double-dutch.  Vincent Martella also stars.  Millicent Shelton directed the episode written by Chuck Sklar (#029).

 

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT DOLL" - (7:00- 8:00 p.m. ET)

"The Auditions" (Content Rating TBD)

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT PUSSYCAT DOLL - In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts.  Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.  When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.  After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band.  Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls.  Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"A Pain in the Neck" (TV-G)

GEOFF STULTS (BROTHER OF SERIES STAR GEORGE STULTS) RETURNS AS A GUEST STAR ?? After Sam and David's (Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino) teacher, Ms. Margo (guest star Rachel Boston), propositions him, Eric (Stephen Collins) decides to pull the boys out of school.  Meanwhile, Kevin (George Stults) tells Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) that it's his brother Ben's (Geoff Stults) birthday so she will agree to let him stay with them for a few days, and Eric learns some disturbing news about his health while he's visiting someone in the hospital.  The episode was directed by Michael Preece and written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton (#224). 

 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girls Who Go To Prom" (Content Rating TBD)

BACK TO SCHOOL - Runway expert J. Alexander makes a grand appearance and the girls get "schooled" in the art of walking the runway.  The girls participate in a prom- themed fashion show and one model who thinks she rocked it gets some negative criticism.  Later, the girls pose in a challenging photo shoot portraying high school clichés.  The praise one model receives makes another model jealous.  The judges eliminate one model.  Special guests include runway show producer and guest judge Roy Campbell; guest photographer Carlos Rios; professional stylist, Hallie Bowman. (#803).

 

 

 

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