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CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2009 (ALL TIMES ET)
CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR
THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2009
(ALL TIMES ET)
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
"ONE TREE HILL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"A Kiss To Build A Dream On" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
NICK LACHEY GUEST STARS — Brooke (Sophia Bush) discovers something that could change Sam's (guest star Ashley Rickards, "Ugly Betty") life.� Nathan (James Lafferty) questions his dreams of playing in the NBA while Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) receives an unexpected offer from Nick Lachey (appearing as himself).� Jamie (Jackson Brundage) and Skills (Antwon Tanner) mend their broken hearts at Jamie's first school dance. �Meanwhile, Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Peyton (Hilarie Burton) have a road trip to remember. Erica Dunton directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#621).
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
"GOSSIP GIRL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Southern Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (TV-14, DS) (HDTV)
GEORGINA IS BACK! — Georgina (guest star Michelle Trachtenberg, "17 Again") returns to the Upper East Side after undergoing a major transformation. Chuck (Ed Westwick) and Nate (Chace Crawford) find themselves at a major crossroads in their relationship as it pertains to their mutual interest in Blair (Leighton Meester). Serena (Blake Lively) finds her relationship with Gabriel (guest star Armie Hammer) growing more complicated. Penn Badgley, Taylor Momsen, Jessica Szohr, Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle also star. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Leila Gerstein (#222).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
"90210" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Okaeri, Donna!" (TV- 14, DL) (HDTV)
TORI SPELLING AND DIABLO CODY (OSCAR-WINNING WRITER OF "JUNO") GUEST STAR / WEST BEV STUDENTS VOLUNTEER WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY — Kelly (Jennie Garth) and Silver (Jessica Stroup) are surprised when Donna (guest star Tori Spelling) shows up at their door, straight off a plane from Japan. Annie (Shenae Grimes) and Dixon (Tristan Wilds) decide to spend their spring break on a road trip to visit someone from Dixon's past, while Ethan (Dustin Milligan) decides to step out of his bubble and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) joins the Habitat build after learning that Liam (Matt Lanter) is also attending, but is clearly out of her comfort zone. While Kelly and Donna are dining on sushi, Diablo Cody (guest starring as herself) convinces Donna to design a dress for her for a red carpet event. Stuart Gillard directed the episode written by Jennie Snyder Urman & Rebecca Rand Kirshner Sinclair (#119).
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
"90210" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Between A Sign And A Hard Place" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)
TORI SPELLING AND JENNIE GARTH GUEST STAR IN THE EPISODE DIRECTED BY ROB ESTES — Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) have finally sold their home in Kansas and prepare for a Beverly Hills-style yard sale. Donna (Tori Spelling) reveals details of her separation to Kelly (Jennie Garth), and the two search for locations so Donna can open a clothing store in Beverly Hills. Silver (Jessica Stroup) and Dixon (Tristan Wilds) continue to deal with her recovery, while Liam (Matt Lanter) and Ethan's (Dustin Milligan) unlikely friendship continues to develop. Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) and Annie (Shenae Grimes) mend their broken friendship but when a scandal involving Naomi's dad erupts, Naomi's trust in Annie disappears. As Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) nears her due date, she and Navid (Michael Steger) interview prospective adoptive parents. Ryan Eggold also stars. Rob Estes directed the episode written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner Sinclair & Jennie Snyder Urman (#120).
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
"America's Next Top Model" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Acting Like A Model" (TV-PG, L)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Take Me To The Photo Shoot" (TV-PG, L)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
"SUPERNATURAL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"It's a Terrible Life" (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
IF THE WINCHESTERS WEREN'T HUNTERS… — Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) are living very normal and separate lives.� Dean is a corporate man who enjoys health drinks and listens to news radio vs. rock stations.� He works at a company called Sandover Bridge & Iron Company alongside Sam (Jared Padalecki) who is in Tech Support. �It seems as if the two do not know each other.� However, after co-workers start committing suicide at an alarming rate, the two find themselves working side by side to solve the murders.� James Conway directed the episode written by Sera Gamble (#3T7517).
Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115
"SUPERNATURAL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"The Monster at the End of This Book" (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
A VERY META SUPERNATURAL — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are shocked to discover a series of comic books titled "Supernatural" that accurately detail their lives as demon hunters. They track down the writer, Carver Edlund (guest star Rob Benedict), who explains he has visions of the brothers that he then turns into comic books. Chuck reveals that Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher) is coming and she has a plan for Sam. Mike Rohl directed the episode written by Julie Siege (#3T7518).
Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
"SMALLVILLE" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Eternal" (TV-PG) (HDTV)
DAVIS BLOOME'S HISTORY IS REVEALED — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) tries to kill Davis (Sam Witwer) by blowing up his truck. However, after he escapes, she realizes she needs help to destroy him and turns to Clark (Tom Welling). Tess reveals Davis' secret childhood with the Luthors and hints that she knows Clark's true identity. Meanwhile, Davis runs to Chloe (Allison Mack) for help. James Marshall directed the episode written by Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders (#3T7468).
Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115
"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
"Everybody Hates Tasha" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
CHRIS ASKS TASHA TO BE HIS GIRLFRIEND — Chris (Tyler James Williams) works up the courage to ask Tasha to (guest star Paige Hurd) be his girlfriend and is surprised when she accepts. Unfortunately, Chris had no clue that being a boyfriend entailed giving up all his free time and only doing things that Tasha wants to do. Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) discovers that Julius (Terry Crews) was married to someone else before her and that he is not legally divorced. Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star. Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Adrienne Carter (#086).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE GAME" — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)
"The Fall of the Roman" (TV-14, DLS) (HDTV)
JASON INTRODUCES HIS DAUGHTER TO HIS NEW GIRLFRIEND — Jason (Coby Bell) decides he's ready to introduce his daughter, Brittany (Erica Gluck), to his new girlfriend, Camille (guest star Stacey Dash), and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) reluctantly agrees. Melanie (Tia Mowry) unintentionally finds the perfect wedding dress while shopping with Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson), but hesitates about buying it. Hosea Chanchez and Pooch Hall also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Elaine Aronson (#40596-062).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)
"Everybody Hates Gambling" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
JASON ALEXANDER ("SEINFELD") DIRECTS AND VINCENT PASTORE ("THE SOPRANOS") GUEST STARS - Chris (Tyler James Williams) becomes Bed-Stuy's favorite odds-maker after Doc (Antonio Fargas) discovers he has a natural talent for predicting a game's outcome. However, Chris' lucky streak comes to a crashing halt when a bookie, Paulie (Vincent Pastore), shows up at Chris' front door. Meanwhile, Tonya (Imani Hakim) decides it's about time she beat Drew (Tequan Richmond) at checkers, and Julius (Terry Crews) goes behind Rochelle's (Tichina Arnold) back and places a bet on the upcoming basketball game, not realizing it's his son - Chrissy the Black - calling the shots. Vincent Martella also stars. The episode directed by Jason Alexander was written by Aeysha Carr. (#041)
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE GAME" — (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)
"The Lord Givens and the Lord Taketh Away" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
ROBIN GIVENS AND FOOTBALL STARS JARED ALLEN, BRADIE JAMES AND KELLEN WINSLOW GUEST STAR — Malik (Hosea Sanchez), fresh off a championship, feels as if his post season escapades have reached a high point when he meets Robin Givens (guest starring as herself) and finds out her free-spirited attitude is juxtaposed with his. After they begin spending time together, Malik realizes that his approach to relationships may be working against him. Jason (Coby Bell) suffers from post-championship depression and, with Kelly's (Brittany Daniel) advice, seeks out answers from their therapist. Football stars Jared Allen, Bradie James and Kellen Winslow guest star as themselves. Pooch Hall, Tia Mowry and Wendy Raquel Robinson also star. Lenny Garner directed the episode written by Kenya Barris (#40596-040).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)
"Boy Party/Girl Party" (TV-PG, D)
A snowstorm causes problems with Drew's pajama-party plans — Drew (Drew Carey), Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Oswald (Diedrich Bader) continue to date Tracy (recurring guest star Diane Farr) alternately, each hoping to become her favorite. When Drew meets a lonely catalogue model at the store, he invites her and her gorgeous friends to a pajama party at his house. Drew entices Lewis and Oswald into coming to the party. With Tracy free that night, he intends to sneak out of his house for a date with her. Unfortunately, a huge snowstorm prevents the models from getting to Drew's home. Drew keeps this a secret from Lewis, Oswald, Ed (recurring guest star Joe Walsh) and the dozens of eager, restless guys waiting for the women to arrive. Lewis and Oswald figure out Drew's plan when Drew gets his car stuck in a snow bank while trying to leave to meet Tracy. Under the pretense of teaching Drew how to dance, they beat him up. Meanwhile, Mimi (Kathy Kinney) hosts a "Women in Business" seminar in her house but actually intends to promote her cosmetics business to the assembled guests, including Kate (Christa Miller), Sharon (Jenica Bergere), Mrs. Louder (recurring guest star Nan Martin), cross-dressing Steve (recurring guest star John Carroll Lynch) and Mimi's strange younger sister, Gigi (recurring guest star Lynn Wanlass). Because of the snowstorm, everyone stays at Mimi's house for the night, during which Kate persuades Mrs. Louder to rehire her. Written by Jennifer Crittenden & Terry Mulroy and directed by Sam Simon (#467517).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
"REAPER" — (6:30-7:30 p.m. ET)
"To Sprong, With Love" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
BEN FIGHTS DEMONS FOR NINA — Sam (Bret Harrison) is excited to learn the next soul he has to capture is his old high school biology teacher, Mr. Sprong, whom everyone hated. He and Andi (Missy Peregrym) eagerly search for Mr. Sprong (guest star Michael McDonald) to send him back to Hell, but the teacher reports the two to the police. Meanwhile, Ben (Rick Gonzalez) realizes he must fight for his love after Nina (Jenny Wade) goes into heat, emitting a pheromone that has demons from all over the world coming to hit on her. Tyler Labine and Ray Wise also star. Jamie Babit directed the episode written by Michele Fazekas & Tara Butters (#212).
Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115
TWO-AND-A-HALF HOUR MOVIE
"SILENCE OF THE LAMBS" —
(7:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (CONTENT RATING TBD) (HDTV)
ANTHONY HOPKINS AND JODIE FOSTER STAR — Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins deliver sensational, Oscar-winning performances in this terrifying masterpiece that garnered five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. A psychopath nicknamed Buffalo Bill is murdering women across the Midwest. Believing it takes one to know one, the FBI sends Agent Clarice Starling (Foster) to interview a demented prisoner who may provide clues to the killer's actions. That prisoner is psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins), a brilliant, diabolical cannibal who agrees to help Starling only if she'll feed his morbid curiosity with details of her own complicated life. As their relationship develops, Starling is forced to confront not only her own hidden demons, but also an evil so powerful that she may not have the courage - or strength - to stop it. Directed by Jonathan Demme.
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
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