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CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2007 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:

•·        Original episodes of "Gilmore Girls" return with an episode titled "Hay Bale Maze" on Tuesday, April 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m.).  

•·        Original episodes of "Smallville" return with an episode titled "Progeny," featuring a guest appearance by Lynda Carter ("Wonder Woman"), on Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m.).

•·        Original episodes of "Supernatural" return with an episode titled "Hollywood Babylon," featuring a guest appearance by Gary Cole ("Office Space"), on Thursday, April 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m.). 

MONDAY, APRIL 16

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

"Everybody Hates Snow Day" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

JASON ALEXANDER RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND EPISODE AS PRINCIPAL EDWARDS ?? When Chris (Tyler James Williams) accidentally shows up for school on a "snow day," he and Principal Edwards (Alexander) are stuck with each other until they can reach Chris' parents.  Back at home, Julius (Terry Crews) realizes that Chris is missing and sets out on foot to find him.  Meanwhile, when Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) finds herself the victim of a subway robbery, she can't help but give the criminal a piece of her mind - and she has plenty to say.  Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Jerry Levine was written by Ali LeRoi and Andrew Orenstein.  (#037)

Contact:  Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

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

"The B-R-E-A-K-U-P" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

THE DATING GAME - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) agrees to go out with Robert's (Duane Martin) co-worker Greg (guest star Kevin Hart, "Scary Movie 4").  Thinking the date went well and anticipating another outing, Neesee is shocked to find out that Greg didn't feel the same way.  Meanwhile, Dirk (Tony Rock) helps Bobby (Khamani Griffin) practice for a spelling bee.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Jared Bush (#411).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"I Want My Baby Back" (TV- 14, DS) (HDTV)

GROWNING UP FAST - Maya (Golden Brooks) fears that Jabari (Kendre Berry) is growing up too fast after she and Darnell (Khalil Kain) witness an interaction between him and a young girl.  Meanwhile, Joan is uncomfortable using the bathroom at Aaron's (guest star Richard T. Jones) house because she wants to maintain a sense of mystery in their new relationship, and Monica (Keesha Sharp) and William (Reggie Hayes) seek out advice from Lynn (Persia White) on how to spice up their sex life.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Michele Marburger and Kevin Marburger (#40338-148).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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

"To Baby...Or Not To Baby" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

DERWIN PROPOSES TO MELANIE - Melanie (Tia Mowry) and Derwin (Pooch Hall) discover that Melanie might be pregnant.  Melanie realizes she is not ready for parenthood and puts off taking the pregnancy test.  Excited about the possibility of a baby, Derwin plans to surprise Melanie with a half-time proposal during the game, but Melanie tries to stop him when she discovers she is not pregnant.  Derwin proposes anyway and Melanie accepts, feeling pressured on national television.  Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel and Hosea Chanchez also star.  Sheldon Epps directed the episode written by Jennifer Rice-Genzuk (#40596-012).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

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

"Hay Bale Maze" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

LORELAI AND LUKE CLEAR THE AIR ?? As Stars Hollow prepares for its annual Spring Fling festival, Rory (Alexis Bledel) brings Logan (Matt Czuchry) home and shows him around town.  Lorelai (Lauren Graham) sees how serious their relationship has become and worries that Logan is too irresponsible for Rory.  Taylor (Michael Winters) angers the town by spending the entire Spring Fling budget on a huge hay bale maze.  At an unexpected encounter in the maze, Lorelai and Luke (Scott Patterson) apologize to one another and admit they both made mistakes that lead to the end of their engagement.  Meanwhile, Rory has a job interview with the Providence Journal-Bulletin and struggles with decisions about her future.  Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star.  Stephen Clancy directed the episode written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner (#2T7768).

Contact:  Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

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

"The Fantastic Four" (TV-PG, L)

CONTESTANTS GET THEIR TASTE OF FAME - Personality and public speaking skills are tested when the girls go on a mock media tour that includes appearing in a commercial, posing for a photo shoot, and an interview on the set of "Extra" with Mark McGrath.  The claws come out when one girl reveals to Mark who she would like to get the boot.  For the first time, the final four performers must impress the judges by singing solo, and one aspiring doll is sent home.  Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair (#107).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

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

"The Girls Who Go Down Under"

G'DAY MATE - The girls get the low-down on how to be a great host from ANTM veteran April Wilkner.  Tyra makes an unforgettable entrance and reveals that the final six are going to Australia.  The moment they land, the girls are immediately put to work and must interview the locals using Aussie slang.  At the crack of dawn, they head to the Outback for a Cover Girl commercial, but one girl struggles to remember her lines.  The judges send home one model.  Special guests include "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 2 participant April Wilkner, hosting coach Gary Riotto, model and former host of "Australia's Next Top Model" Erika Heynatz, director of photography Simon Higgins and model Nick Hudson (#809).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

"PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT:

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

"The Fantastic Four" (TV-PG, L)

CONTESTANTS GET THEIR TASTE OF FAME - Personality and public speaking skills are tested when the girls go on a mock media tour that includes appearing in a commercial, posing for a photo shoot, and an interview on the set of "Extra" with Mark McGrath.  The claws come out when one girl reveals to Mark who she would like to get the boot.  For the first time, the final four performers must impress the judges by singing solo, and one aspiring doll is sent home.  Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair (#107).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

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

"Progeny" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

TELEVISION'S "WONDER WOMAN," LYNDA CARTER, GUEST STARS ?? After Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) discovers Chloe's (Allison Mack) mother Moira (Lynda Carter) has the power to control meteor freaks, he develops a drug to wake her from her catatonic state in the asylum, then threatens to kill Chloe unless she uses her power to help him.  Clark (Tom Welling) helps Chloe break into the asylum to rescue Moira and finally get to know her mother.  Kristin Kreuk, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  Genevieve Sparling wrote the episode directed by Terence O'Hare (#2T7718).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

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

"Hollywood Babylon" (TV-14, DLSV) (HDTV)

THE WINCHESTER BROTHERS GO TO HOLLYWOOD / GARY COLE ("OFFICE SPACE") GUEST STARS - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) make a trip to Hollywood to investigate the death of one of the actors on a horror film set after rumors begin that he was killed by a ghost.  They discover the death was a publicity hoax but when the executive producer and a studio executive are killed, Sam and Dean realize they are dealing with a haunted set.  Gary Cole guest stars as Brad Redding, one of the stars of the horror film.  Ben Edlund wrote the episode directed by Phil Sgriccia (#218).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

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

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

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

"The B-R-E-A-K-U-P" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

THE DATING GAME - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) agrees to go out with Robert's (Duane Martin) co-worker Greg (guest star Kevin Hart, "Scary Movie 4").  Thinking the date went well and anticipating another outing, Neesee is shocked to find out that Greg didn't feel the same way.  Meanwhile, Dirk (Tony Rock) helps Bobby (Khamani Griffin) practice for a spelling bee.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Jared Bush (#411).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"I Want My Baby Back" (TV- 14, DS) (HDTV)

GROWNING UP FAST - Maya (Golden Brooks) fears that Jabari (Kendre Berry) is growing up too fast after she and Darnell (Khalil Kain) witness an interaction between him and a young girl.  Meanwhile, Joan is uncomfortable using the bathroom at Aaron's (guest star Richard T. Jones) house because she wants to maintain a sense of mystery in their new relationship, and Monica (Keesha Sharp) and William (Reggie Hayes) seek out advice from Lynn (Persia White) on how to spice up their sex life.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Michele Marburger and Kevin Marburger (#40338-148).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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

"To Baby...Or Not To Baby" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

DERWIN PROPOSES TO MELANIE - Melanie (Tia Mowry) and Derwin (Pooch Hall) discover that Melanie might be pregnant.  Melanie realizes she is not ready for parenthood and puts off taking the pregnancy test.  Excited about the possibility of a baby, Derwin plans to surprise Melanie with a half-time proposal during the game, but Melanie tries to stop him when she discovers she is not pregnant.  Derwin proposes anyway and Melanie accepts, feeling pressured on national television.  Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel and Hosea Chanchez also star.  Sheldon Epps directed the episode written by Jennifer Rice-Genzuk (#40596-012).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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

"Everybody Hates Snow Day" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

JASON ALEXANDER RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND EPISODE AS PRINCIPAL EDWARDS ?? When Chris (Tyler James Williams) accidentally shows up for school on a "snow day," he and Principal Edwards (Alexander) are stuck with each other until they can reach Chris' parents.  Back at home, Julius (Terry Crews) realizes that Chris is missing and sets out on foot to find him.  Meanwhile, when Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) finds herself the victim of a subway robbery, she can't help but give the criminal a piece of her mind - and she has plenty to say.  Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  The episode directed by Jerry Levine was written by Ali LeRoi and Andrew Orenstein.  (#037)

Contact:  Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

"ONE TREE HILL" - (7:00-8:00 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).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"Some Break-Ups and Some Get-Togethers" (TV-G)

JASON PRIESTLEY DIRECTS THE EPISODE - T-Bone (Colton James) confides to Mac (Kyle Searles) that he is considering breaking up with Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman).  Unfortunately, Mac takes matter into his own hands and sends a text message with the bad news to Ruthie, copying everyone in T-Bone's address book, including Eric (Stephen Collins) and Annie (Catherine Hicks).  Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) and Kevin (George Stults) disagree over whether it's in their best interest to accept the job offer in Crossroads.  Margaret (Andrea Morris) is furious with Kyle when she discovers that he turned in her writing assignment as his own.  Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino, Tyler Hoechlin and Haylie Duff also star.  Jason Priestley directed the episode written by Justin Trofholz (#240).

Contact:  Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

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

"The Girls Who Go Down Under"

G'DAY MATE - The girls get the low-down on how to be a great host from ANTM veteran April Wilkner.  Tyra makes an unforgettable entrance and reveals that the final six are going to Australia.  The moment they land, the girls are immediately put to work and must interview the locals using Aussie slang.  At the crack of dawn, they head to the Outback for a Cover Girl commercial, but one girl struggles to remember her lines.  The judges send home one model.  Special guests include "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 2 participant April Wilkner, hosting coach Gary Riotto, model and former host of "Australia's Next Top Model" Erika Heynatz, director of photography Simon Higgins and model Nick Hudson (#809).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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