CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR

THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2009

(ALL TIMES ET)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28

“ONE TREE HILL” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight” (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

NOT EVERYONE'S A HAPPY CAMPER — Julian (Austin Nichols) agrees to a weekend camping trip but struggles to fit in with Nathan (James Lafferty) and the guys. Back in Tree Hill, Brooke (Sophia Bush) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) spend Girl's Night doing a little bonding of their own, and Quinn (Shantel VanSanten) helps Clay (Robert Buckley) come to terms with a tragic loss. Meanwhile, Dan (Paul Johannson)and Rachel's (guest star Danneel Harris) past catches up to them. Lee Norris, Antwon Tanner and Jackson Brundage also star. Michael J. Leone directed the episode written by Terrence Coli (#708).

Contact: Cyndee Ellefson, (818) 977-2566

“GOSSIP GIRL” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“The Lost Boy” (TV-14, D) (HDTV)

BLAIR VS. CHUCK — It's an Upper East Side face-off when Blair (Leighton Meester) and Chuck (Ed Westwick) both set their sights on a particular item up for bid at Sotheby's and the personal stakes are high. Serena (Blake Lively) suspects that Carter (guest star Sebastian Stan) may be up to his old habits, Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) takes an interest in Dan (Penn Badgley), and Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) begins to suspect that something isn't quite right with Scott (guest star Chris Riggi). Chace Crawford, Taylor Momsen and Matthew Settle also star. Jean DeSegonzac directed the episode written by Robert Hull (#303).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29

“90210” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat” (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

JENNIE GARTH GUEST STARS — Annie (Shenae Grimes) is humiliated that the entire school received her sext message and is on a mission to reveal Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) as the sender of the revealing photo. Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) attempt to discuss Annie's situation but the conversation only causes more tension, leading Harry to open up to Kelly (Jennie Garth) about his family problems. Dixon (Tristan Wilds) meets his dream girl, Sasha (guest star Mekia Cox, “Bones”) and sparks immediately begin to fly, though he fails to reveal his true age. Silver (Jessica Stroup) continues to get over Dixon while Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) and Navid (Michael Steger) deal with Teddy's (guest star Trevor Donovan, “Days of Our Lives”) presence in their life. Liam (Matt Lanter), fed up with the lies between Naomi and Annie, retreats to his garage to work on a mysterious project. The gang joins Teddy on his father's yacht for an afternoon of ocean-filled drama. Ryan Eggold also stars. Janice Cooke directed the episode written by Mark Driscoll (#203).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

“MELROSE PLACE” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Grand” (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

LIES, LIES, LIES — Jonah (Michael Rady) is furious when he learns that Riley (Jessica Lucas) hasn't told her family or friends that she and Jonah are engaged. Upset over their fight, Riley turns to Auggie (Colin Egglesfield) for comfort. Caleb (guest star Victor Webster) reams Ella (Katie Cassidy) after her director bails on a job, so she recruits Jonah to fill in on a Boomkat music video at the last minute. However, the lead singer Kat (guest star Taryn Manning) might be more than Jonah can handle, putting Ella's job on the line. Meanwhile, David (Shaun Sipos) accuses Michael (Thomas Calabro) of murdering Sydney (Laura Leighton), Lauren (Stephanie Jacobsen) applies to be on Michael's team at the hospital, and Violet (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz) continues to make her move on Auggie (Colin Egglesfield). Allan Arkush directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#102).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30

“ONE TREE HILL” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun” (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

SOPHIA BUSH DIRECTS THE EPISODE — Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) returns to the stage and Brooke (Sophia Bush) receives life-changing news. Meanwhile, Dan Scott (Paul Johannson) returns to Tree Hill much to the chagrin of Nathan (James Lafferty), who is about to sign a new NBA contract with the help of his agent Clay (Robert Buckley). Austin Nichols, Shantel VanSanten, Lee Norris and Jackson Brundage also star. Sophia Bush directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#709).

Contact: Cyndee Ellefson, (818) 977-2566

“GOSSIP GIRL” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Dan De Fleurette” (TV-14) (HDTV)

JENNY BEGINS HER REIGN AS THE NEW QUEEN BEE / HILARY DUFF AND TYRA BANKS GUEST STAR — It's the first day of school at Constance Billard which means it's also time for Jenny (Taylor Momsen) to take her rightful place as the new Queen Bee. Unfortunately for Jenny, Blair (Leighton Meester) is more than happy to intervene when news reaches her that she may be needed back at Constance. Lily (Kelly Rutherford) returns home to Rufus (Matthew Settle) and her family to find that things are definitely not as she left them. A famous movie actress, Olivia Burke (guest star Hilary Duff), enrolls at NYU - and is assigned to be Vanessa's (Jessica Szohr) roommate - hoping for a somewhat normal college experience. Tyra Banks guest stars as Ursula, an actress co-starring in Olivia's movie and someone who Serena (Blake Lively) befriends. Penn Bagley, Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick also star. Mark Piznarski directed the episode written by John Stephens (#304).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

“THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“162 Candles” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

STEFAN GETS A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY VISIT FROM AN OLD FRIEND — On his birthday, Stefan (Paul Wesley) is surprised by a visit from Lexi, (guest star Arielle Kebble, “Gilmore Girls”), one of his oldest friends. Still upset by the events at the Halloween haunted house, Elena (Nina Dobrev) does her best to stay away from Stefan, but Lexi gives her some unsolicited relationship advice. Elena and Jenna (Sara Canning) are surprised by a change in Jeremy's (Steven R. McQueen) behavior. At Damon's (Ian Somerhalder) insistence, Caroline (Candice Accola) tries to get his medallion back from Bonnie (Katerina Graham). Finally, Damon's offer to help Sheriff Forbes (guest star Marguerite MacIntyre) has sudden and tragic results. Zach Roerig also stars. Rick Bota directed the episode written by Barbie Kligman & Gabrielle Stanton (#107).

Contact: Pam Morrison, (818) 977-6155

“SUPERNATURAL” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Changing Channels” (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

SAM AND DEAN GET STUCK IN TV HELL — The Trickster (guest star Richard Speight Jr.) throws Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) into an alternate universe where they are characters in different television series, including a sexy medical show, a Japanese game show, a forensics show and a sitcom. The brothers realize the only way to get out of this world is to play along and become the characters in the shows. However, Castiel (Misha Collins) appears and warns them this universe is dangerous and they must get out before they become trapped. Charles Beeson directed the episode with teleplay by Jeremy Carver (#508).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

“SMALLVILLE” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Metallo” (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)

BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN (“TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES”) CONTINUES HIS ROLE AS JOHN CORBEN — After being struck by a truck, John Corben (guest star Brian Austin Green) wakes up alone in an abandoned apartment as a man-machine with a Kryptonite heart. Corben realizes he now has superhuman strength and sets out to exact revenge on the Red-Blue Blur, who he perceives to be an irresponsible vigilante. Against Clark's (Tom Welling) wishes, Lois (Erica Durance) involves herself in the Red-Blue Blur's investigation, and winds up getting kidnapped by Corben. Marizee Almas directed the episode written by Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson (#3X5252).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

“SMALLVILLE” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Echo” (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)

THE TOYMAN RETURNS AND TAKES OLIVER HOSTAGE — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) forces Oliver (Justin Hartley) to come to a Queen Industries gala to put the Board at ease, but things go awry when the Toyman (guest star Chris Gautheir) shows up with a bomb and a plan to take revenge on Oliver. The Toyman tells Oliver he must confess to murdering Lex or he will blow the place up. Meanwhile, as part of his training, Jor-El gives Clark (Tom Welling) the ability to hear other people's thoughts. Allison Mack and Erica Durance also star. Wayne Rose directed the episode written by Bryan Q. Miller (#3X5254).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

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