CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR

THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2009

(ALL TIMES ET)

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

"ONE TREE HILL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Letting Go" (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

PAUL JOHANSSON DIRECTS THE EPISODE — Julian (Austin Nichols) makes Brooke (Sophia Bush) a startling offer. Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) brings Nathan (James Lafferty) and Jamie (Jackson Brundage) to an important place from his past, while Peyton (Hilarie Burton) prepares for the future. Sam (guest star Ashley Rickards, "Ugly Betty") and Jack (guest star Evan Peters, "Invasion") take a stand against the principal who fired Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti). Skills (Antwon Tanner) takes Mouth (Lee Norris) on a road trip to get his mind off Millie (Lisa Goldstein). Paul Johansson directed the episode written by David Handelman (#619).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

"GOSSIP GIRL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Remains of the J" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)

JENNY'S KINDA-NOT-SWEET SIXTEEN / TAMARA FELDMAN & ARMIE HAMMER GUEST STAR — Serena (Blake Lively) decides to throw Jenny (Taylor Momsen) an intimate party for her sixteenth birthday, but things get way out of control when Poppy Lifton (guest star Tamara Feldman) turns the small gathering into a huge social event. In a moment of weakness, Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) agrees to help Chuck (Ed Westwick) with a scheme having to do with Blair (Leighton Meester) and Nate (Chace Crawford). Rufus (Matthew Settle) learns that Dan (Penn Badgley) will not receive financial aid at Yale and tries to figure out another way to cover the cost of his education. Kelly Rutherford also stars. Armie Hammer guest stars as Poppy's boyfriend, Gabriel. Allison Liddi-Brown directed the episode written by Sarah Frank-Meltzer (#220).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

"90210" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Games People Play" (TV- 14, L) (HDTV)

JENNIE GARTH RETURNS, ANNIE TURNS 16 AND RECEIVES A SURPRISE GIFT — Upon seeing Annie (Shenae Grimes) and Ethan (Dustin Milligan) kissing, Naomi (AnnaLynne) decides to take matters into her own hands to get back at Annie for her deceit. The students are in shock about the news that Ryan (Ryan Eggold) hooked up with one of the students, Kimberly (guest star Jessica Lucas), and that he has taken a leave of absence. Kelly (Jennie Garth) returns from her trip to visit Dylan and confronts Ryan about the allegations. Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) throw a party for Annie's sixteenth birthday, and everyone except Naomi is surprised when someone from Annie's past shows up. Annie and Naomi get into a screaming argument about their alleged backstabbing. After having dinner with Navid and his family, Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) learns that Navid (Michael Steger) is a virgin. Jessica Walter, Tristan Wilds, and Jessica Stroup also star. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Kristin Long (#110).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

"HITCHED OR DITCHED" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The White Devil" (TV-PG)

EL LANA AND TORRINO — North Carolina couple El Lana, 29, and Torrino, 35, have been dating for ten years, but resistance to their interracial relationship has brought their fun loving partnership to a standstill. When Torrino's best friend presents the couple with a surprise invitation to their own wedding, El Lana, a waitress, struggles to convince Torrino's family that she is a capable bride, while Torrino, a retail salesman, has a hard time choosing between his family and the woman he loves. While a storm threatens to keep El Lana's family from the ceremony, and Torrino's mother lashes out at El Lana with a racial slur. There are five days until the wedding; will they be HITCHED OR DITCHED? (104).

Contact: Cyndee Ellefson, (818) 977-2566

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

"America's Next Top Model" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Do You Light The Way I Look?" (TV-PG, L)

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LIGHTING — The girls head to Bergdorff's in New York City for makeovers! After receiving their new looks, the girls do their first photo session with Nigel Barker and must light themselves up (1203).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"New York's Finest" (TV-PG, L)

SURPRISE! TWO FORMER CONTESTANTS OFFER RUNWAY ADVICE — The girls learn runway etiquette�with Miss J and walk the runway in a Jill Stuart fashion show.� Two previous Top Model contestants surprise the girls and offer runway advice.� This week's photo shoot takes place on a New York City Sightseeing Tour Bus (1204).

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

"SUPERNATURAL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Criss Angel is a Douche Bag" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

TV VETERANS BARRY BOSTWICK, JOHN RUBENSTEIN AND RICHARD LIBERTINI GUETS STAR — A mysterious death draws Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) to a town full of old-school magicians. Their investigation leads them to Charlie (guest star John Rubenstein), Jay (guest star Barry Bostwick) and Vernon (guest star Richard Libertini), three friends who were famous magicians in their day but have now been replaced by flashier, younger magicians. One of them has made a deal to acquire real magical powers, but the price was extremely high. Sam and Dean must figure out a way to reverse the spell before others are harmed. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Julie Siege (#3T7512).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

"SUPERNATURAL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"After School Special" (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

A FLASHBACK EPISODE TO YOUNG SAM AND DEAN IN HIGH SCHOOL — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go undercover to investigate a string of murders at their old high school. The case causes them to flashback to their time there recalling how Sam was picked on by the school bully while Dean was Mr. Popular. Adam Krane directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin (#3T7513).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

"SMALLVILLE" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

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

TESS SETS A TRAP FOR CLARK — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) invites Clark (Tom Welling) to a press conference in New York but when an explosion rocks the private jet they are on, Clark must figure out how to save them without Tess learning his secret. Unbeknownst to Clark, Tess orchestrated the explosion to get Clark to reveal his powers. Meanwhile, Davis (Sam Witwer) discovers a surprising way to control the monster within. Kevin Fair directed the episode written by Turi Meyer & Al Septien (#3T7466).

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Car" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHRIS FINALLY GETS HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE AND BUYS HIS FIRST CAR — After Chris (Tyler James Williams) gets his driver's license, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) and Julius (Terry Crews) give him permission to buy a car, but when the car is stolen and vandalized Chris realizes owning a car is a huge responsibility. While looking for her secret stash of cigarettes, Rochelle comes across Julius' hidden racing form. Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star. Millicent Shelton directed the episode written by Jason M. Palmer (#084).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

"THE GAME" — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Third Legacy" (TV-14, DLS) (HDTV)

MALIK MEETS HIS HALF-SISTER, PUCCI (GUEST STAR LISA TUCKER, "AMERICAN IDOL") — Malik (Hosea Chanchez) meets his half-sister, Pucci (Tucker), and sees an unmistakably familiar tattoo on her lower back, causing him to wonder whether they may have slept together before they knew they were related. Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) meets her ex-husband Chauncey's (guest star Michael Boatman) wife, Sheila (guest star Tasha Smith), and realizes that Chauncey married someone who could be Tasha's twin. Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Eric Lev (#40596-060).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

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

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

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

"THE GAME" — (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"The Commitments" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

MELANIE MUST MAKE A DECISION — Melanie's (Tia Mowry) relationship with Jerome (guest star Mehcad Brooks) begins to heat up, but she pulls back, believing she is not ready for a commitment. When Derwin's (Pooch Hall) new girlfriend Janay (guest star Gabrielle Dennis) tells him her condo is being remodeled, he invites her to move in with him. Later, when Janay and Derwin run into Melanie and Jerome, Janay tells Melanie that she's moved into Derwin's place. Melanie reacts by getting a drastic new hairstyle and deciding it's time to commit to Jerome, but finds him with another woman. Meanwhile, Jason (Coby Bell) is distraught when Malik (Hosea Chanchez) tells him about a rumor that Jason will be benched for the next game. Jason and Kelly (Brittany Daniel) work together to find a solution to his performance on the field. Wendy Raquel Robinson also stars. Lenny Garner directed the episode written by Julie Bean (#40596-037).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

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

Powerful mall developers want Drew to sell his house — Drew's (Drew Carey) neighbors sell their houses to an unidentified company that intends to build a huge mall on the site. But Drew refuses to part with his beloved home. However, he learns that the powerful company is Winfred-Louder, and Mrs. Louder (recurring guest star Nan Martin) and Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson) are extremely eager to convince him to sell his land. After his superiors promise to transport his house to a beautiful lakefront community, Drew hastily signs a contract. But the deal was nothing but a trick. Although half of his house is removed and carted away, Drew refuses to leave the premises. Meanwhile, Lewis (Ryan Stiles) pioneers a new form of exercise that combines aerobics and beer drinking. Written by Katherine Green & Dan O'Keefe and directed by Gerry Cohen (#467513).

Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"A House Reunited" (TV-PG, D)

Drew and Celia rethink their relationship — Despite the winter weather and losing half his house, Drew (Drew Carey) refuses to leave his property and allow Winfred-Louder to build a mall. All of his neighbors accept lucrative offers for their houses and land, but Drew loves his family home. Kate (Christa Miller), Oswald (Diedrich Bader), Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and even Celia (recurring guest star Shirley Jones), Drew's senior-citizen girlfriend, remain with him to lend their support. On the orders of Mrs. Louder (recurring guest star Nan Martin) and Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson), Mimi blares rock music nonstop and shines blinding lights into Drew's exposed living quarters to drive him out. But he and his friends are steadfast, and the store finally relents. Since Winfred-Louder must now rent all the property it acquired, Drew's coworkers become his neighbors as well. The rest of Drew's house is reattached at a steep angle. Meanwhile, Drew tries to forget that Celia reminds him of his mother. However, when she pampers and scolds him like a parent, they both realize that their relationship is a little spooky, and they end it. Written by Jennifer Crittenden & Dan O'Keefe and directed by Steve Zuckerman (#467514).

Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

"EASY MONEY" — (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"BELLA ROMA" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

THE BUFFKIN FAMILY MEETS JULIA AND MORGAN TRIES TO RESCUE SOME OLD PROS — Julia (Marsha Thomason) finally meets the entire Buffkin clan when Bobette (Laurie Metcalf) insists she join Morgan (Jeff Hephner) for their family dinner. Julia is getting closer to Morgan, a fact which her lab professor, Dimitri (guest star James Michael McCauley) is not comfortable with. He believes Morgan is nothing but a gangster, an opinion Chuck Habib (guest star Sayed Badreya, "W." "Iron Man") might share. Chuck, an RV salesman late on his payments to Prestige Payday Loans, pulls a gun on Morgan and Bobette, he's so rattled by their visit. And Chuck's not the only one with money problems: sisters in prostitution, Sherry (guest star Kate Marshall Lehman) and Amber St. John (guest star Kathryn Gould) have landed on the streets. They promise to pay Prestige back if Bobette and Morgan can help put a new roof over their heads. Brandy (Katie Lowes) is feeling the stress of her marital and financial problems, an emotional fact she's hardly able to cover up, even though Pastor Jeff (Mark Vasconcellos) has recruited her into the Crystal Belles, an elite church choir run by Randi Hammond (guest star Summer Sandoval). Meanwhile, the Mamayo Brothers (Peter Navy Tuiasosopo and Andy Brooks) proposition Brandy's husband Mike (Joe Peracchio) about working off the money he owes them by spying at Prestige. Mike and Brandy's night out with Cooper (Jay Ferguson) and Cherise (Kimberly Estrada) is strained when Cooper loans Mike a fistful of dollars while Cherise is clearly annoyed with Cooper's lack of attentiveness to her own financial needs. Nick Searcy, Michelle Griego, Nigel Gatwood, and Jesus Mayorga also star.� Max Tash directed the episode written by executive producers Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider (#107).

Contacts: Carolyn Nurnberg (212) 843-9316 or Jodi Sevin (212) 843-8393

TWO-HOUR MOVIE

"PUMPKIN" — (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (CONTENT RATING TBD) (HDTV)

CHRISTINA RICCI STARS�— Perky, perfect Carolyn (Ricci) and her Alpha Omega Pi sisters plan to win Sorority of the Year by impressing the Greek Council with a killer charity: coaching mentally challenged athletes for the regional Challenged Games. When Carolyn is assigned to coach Pumpkin (Hank Harris) she's terrified at first, but soon sees in him something she's never seen before: a gentle humanity and honest clarity that touches her soul. To the horror of her friends and Pumpkin's overprotective mother (Brenda Blethyn), Carolyn falls in love, becoming an outcast in the process. As Carolyn's "perfect life" falls apart, Pumpkin teaches her that perfect isn't always perfect after all. Directed by Anthony Abrams and Adam Larson Broder.

Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

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