The CW

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

"7^TH 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)

"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).

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)

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.

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)

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

"After The Storm" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

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

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

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

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

"7^TH 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)

"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).

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

"7^TH 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 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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