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CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27, 2009 (ALL TIMES ET)


 

 

CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR

THE WEEK OF JULY 27, 2009

(ALL TIMES ET)

 

MONDAY, JULY 27

 

"ONE TREE HILL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Searching for a Former Clarity" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

 

JAMES VAN DER BEEK GUEST STARS — Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Julian (guest star Austin Nichols) hit a setback with the production of the film. Peyton (Hilarie Burton) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) help Mia (guest star Kate Voegele) with her new single. Brooke (Sophia Bush) must intervene when Sam (guest star Ashley Rickards) is arrested. Jamie (Jackson Brundage) discovers the truth about Dan (Paul Johansson) and Uncle Keith. Joe Davola directed the episode written by Mark Schwahn (#618).

 

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

 

 

"GOSSIP GIRL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Age of Dissonance" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

 

THE SENIORS PUT ON A PRODUCTION OF "THE AGE OF INNOCENCE"/SEBASTIAN STAN ("KINGS") RETURNS AS CARTER BAIZEN The Constance Billard and St. Jude seniors put on a production of "The Age of Innocence" and find their personal lives mirroring conflicts in the play. Serena (Blake Lively) develops a crush on the play's director, Julian (guest star Harmon Walsh), and enlists Vanessa's (Jessica Szohr) knowledge of theater to help her get the otherwise uninterested guy's attention. Blair (Leighton Meester) receives devastating news about her future that leads her on a witch-hunt for the person responsible. Dan (Penn Badgley) and Rachel (guest star Laura Breckenridge) agree to stay away from each other in the aftermath of being discovered as more than teacher and student, but find it impossible to keep that promise. Chuck (Ed Westwick) enlists help from an unlikely source, his nemesis Carter Baizen (guest star Sebastian Stan). Chace Crawford, Taylor Momsen and Matthew Settle also star. Norman Buckley directed the episode written by Jessica Queller (#218).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

TUESDAY, JULY 28

 

"90210" (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Secrets and Lies" (TV- 14, L) (HDTV)

 

WHILE KELLY IS AWAY, THE TEENAGERS WILL PLAY — Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) inform Annie (Shenae Grimes) and Dixon (Tristan Wilds) about Harry's son that was given up for adoption nearly 22 years ago. While Dixon doesn't seem bothered by the information, Annie releases her frustration and anger at a sleepover with Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord), Silver (Jessica Stroup) and Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes). The sleepover quickly turns into a house party with guys and drinking games. Meanwhile, Annie and Ethan (Dustin Milligan) decide to hide their relationship from their friends and Dixon opens up to Silver (Jessica Stroup) about his latest family issues. Adrianna and Navid (Michael Steger) continue to get close until she misunderstands his intentions. Now that Ryan (Ryan Eggold) is in on Kimberly's (guest star Jessica Lucas) secret, the two can no longer control their desire for each other but are oblivious when a student observes their actions. Jessica Walter also stars. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Dailyn Rodriguez (#109).

 

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

 

 

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

"Windy City Dilemma" (TV-PG, L)

 

ERICA AND PAUL — Chicago couple Erica, 25, and Paul, 31, have been dating for four years and their active lifestyle has left Erica looking to settle down. When Erica's best friend presents the couple with a surprise invitation to their own wedding, Erica, a model and actress, is more than willing to marry but has her sights on moving to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. However, Paul, an advertising sales executive, resists leaving his top-flight job and the city he loves. There are five days until the wedding; will they be HITCHED OR DITCHED? (106).

 

Contact: Cyndee Ellefson, (818) 977-2566

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

 

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

"What Happens In Vegas" (TV-PG, L)

 

CYCLE 12 KICKS OFF IN LAS VEGAS WITH 34 NEW HOPEFULS — Thirty-four finalists travel to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas where they bring their inner-goddess to the surface for their very first photo shoot.� Tyra determines the final 13 contestants that will move to a New York City loft and compete for the chance to be America's Next Top Model. Tyra Banks, Paulina Porizkova, J. Alexander and Nigel Barker�are the judges (1201).

 

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

 

 

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

"Fun and Games" (TV-PG, DL)

 

FUN AND GAMES IN CENTRAL PARK — The 13 girls move into their New York City loft but quickly realize there are only 12 beds available. The ladies participate in their first fashion show and later head to Central Park for their first photo shoot where they bring well-known childhood games to life. During panel, one girl is sent home (1202).

 

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

THURSDAY, JULY 30

 

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

"Requiem" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

 

SMALLVILLE BRINGS IN ANOTHER DC VILLIAN — An explosion at LuthorCorp kills all the Board members and injures Oliver (Justin Hartley), who was there to announce the merger of his company with LutherCorp. Oliver believes that Lex is responsible for the blast, but Clark (Tom Welling) and Lana (Kristin Kreuk) learn that the bomber is Winslow Schott (guest star Chris Gauthier), a toymaker and former Queen Industries employee with a grudge against Oliver. Michael Rohl directed the episode written by Holly Henderson & Don Whitehead (#3T7464).

 

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

 

 

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

"Family Remains" (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

 

THE WORST KIND OF MONSTER — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the appearance of a young female ghost (guest star) in an abandoned house, but things become more complicated when a family moves in. The brothers fail to get the family to leave, but when the son is kidnapped though the walls, they look to Sam and Dean to rescue the boy. Kim Manners directed the episode written by Jeremy Carver (#3T7511).

 

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

 

FRIDAY, JULY 31

 

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

"Infamous" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

 

TORI SPELLING RETURNS AS LINDA LAKE — Linda Lake (guest star Spelling) returns to Metropolis and threatens to expose Clark's (Tom Welling) secret unless he promises to give her exclusive information on the red-blue blur so she can become a star reporter again. Refusing to be blackmailed, Clark tells Lois (Erica Durance) his secret and asks her to write his story for The Daily Planet. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#3T7465).

 

Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

 

 

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

"Everybody Hates Spring Break" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

 

CHRIS ACCIDENTALLY HITS GREG WHILE DRIVING A CAR — Chris (Tyler James Williams) accidentally hits Greg (Vincent Martella) while test driving the janitor's car, landing Greg in the hospital with a broken leg. Meanwhile, with both of Greg's parents out of town, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) decides to skip the family vacation so she can take care of Greg. Julius (Terry Crews) must figure out a way to entertain Drew (Tequan Richmond) and Tonya (Imani Hakim) when it rains the entire time they are on vacation at the beach. Jerry Levine directed the episode written by Shawn Thomas (#087).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

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

"Hill Street Blues" (TV-14, DLS) (HDTV)

 

HILL HARPER ("CSI: NY") & TIA MOWRY'S REAL-LIFE HUSBAND, ACTOR CORY HARDRICT ("HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU"), GUEST STAR — Janay's (guest star Gabrielle Dennis) ex-boyfriend, Hill Harper (guest-starring as himself), comes to town for a book tour, causing Derwin (Pooch Hall) to become unexpectedly jealous of their relationship. Melanie (Tia Mowry) finds herself mourning the loss of her relationship with Derwin, causing her to seek comfort in the arms of the cable guy (guest star Hardrict). Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Brittany Daniel and Coby Bell also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Jenifer Sara Rice-Genzuk Henry (#40596-059).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

 

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

"Everybody Hates Chain Snatching" (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)

 

ROCHELLE FINDS JULIUS' SECRET CREDIT CARD - When Chris (Tyler James Williams) thwarts Malvo's (guest star Ricky Harris) attempt at stealing a gold chain from Vanessa (Jackee Harry), Malvo gives Chris one day - or suffer the consequences - to produce a replacement necklace. Meanwhile, Rochelle's (Tichina Arnold) imagination runs wild when she discovers Julius (Terry Crews) has been hiding a credit card from her for over 15 years. Tonya (Imani Hakim) tries desperately to be the 98th caller to a radio station in order to win tickets to a Billy Ocean concert. Tequan Richmond and Vincent Martella also star. The episode directed by Lev L. Spiro was written by Rodney Barnes. (#038)

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

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

"White Men Can't Jump, But They're Definitely Packing" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

 

BASKETBALL STAR RICK FOX RETURNS — Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) enjoys a night of drinking with her new co-workers at Irv Smif Management and becomes involved in a game of dozens with Lev, one of the managers, who happens to be white. Having had too much to drink, the night ends with Lev flashing Tasha. Tasha shares the events of the evening with Kelly (Brittany Daniel), who tells Tasha she has been completely disrespected and should not let Lev get away with it. Jason (Coby Bell) and Kelly have a marriage counseling session and things don't go as planned for Kelly. The therapist is a huge fan of Jason and the Sabers. Kelly, who thought she was going to prove that she is right about the problems in their marriage, finds Jason using his charm to win over the therapist. Rick Fox has a cameo role as himself. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Sara Finney Johnson (#40596-035).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

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

"DREW DATES A SENIOR" (TV-PG, D)

 

Drew becomes attracted to a 62-year-old fellow student in his night class — Drew (Drew Carey) is disappointed when yet another young intern is promoted to a better position than his. Hoping to become more qualified, Drew enrolls in night classes in management at the local college and meets a fellow student, 62-year-old Celia (recurring guest star Shirley Jones, "The Partridge Family"). After a night of studying with Celia and a very brief kiss, Drew wants to date her, much to his friends' amusement. But Celia rebuffs him because of their age difference. Drew finally infiltrates Celia's bingo game and makes a fool of himself until she relents and agrees to another date. Meanwhile, Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson) regrets assigning Mimi (Kathy Kinney) to produce a living Christmas display in the store's window when she dresses up as the Virgin Mary. Written by Jennifer Crittenden and directed by Gerry Cohen (#467511).

 

Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

 

 

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

"DREW'S HOLIDAY PUNCH" (TV-PG, D)

 

Drew and his much older girlfriend host an eventful Christmas dinner — Drew's (Drew Carey) parents, Beulah (recurring guest star Marion Ross, "Happy Days") and George (recurring guest star Stanley Anderson, "Armageddon"), surprise him by visiting shortly before Christmas. A panicked Drew allows them to believe that 62-year-old Celia (recurring guest star Shirley Jones) is his cleaning lady and not the woman he is dating. Later, Drew wakes up in Celia's house and meets her sullen son, Chip (Danny Bonaduce, "The Partridge Family"), who punches Drew in the face upon learning the truth. At Drew and Celia's Christmas Eve dinner - attended by Chip, Kate (Christa Miller), Lewis (Ryan Stiles), Oswald (Diedrich Bader), Beulah, George and Steve, Drew's cross-dressing brother (recurring guest star John Carroll Lynch) - Drew and Celia tell everyone what's going on. Although some of the guests try to be polite, the evening quickly degenerates into mayhem. Meanwhile, Mimi receives dozens of free Christmas trees after a client of her father's trucking company fails to pay for their shipping. She enlists Kate, Lewis and Oswald in an ill-advised adventure to sell them door to door. Written by Mike Larsen and directed by Gerry Cohen (#467511).

 

Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

"EASY MONEY" — (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"BASSMASTER" (TV-14, DLS) (HDTV)

 

MORGAN BATTLES NEMESIS LARRY CONROY WHILE BRANDY AND MIKE'S LIFE TOGETHER TAKES ANOTHER TURNUnder duress, defaulting borrower Gibby (guest star Steven Cole Hughes, "Pride and Prejudice") gives Morgan (Jeff Hephner) the keys to his Bassmaster fishing boat as payment, putting Morgan in Larry Conroy's (Michael Sheets, "In Plain Sight") crosshairs. Larry is the cocky golden boy marrying Madison (Jenny Gabrielle, "Hamlet 2"), Morgan's ex. Gibby's boat is locked up in Larry's storage facility and Larry will be damned if Morgan gets to it. Bobette (Laurie Metcalf) and Morgan seek Franklin Cardoza's (Gene Ornelas) legal counsel about the boat issue; but the Mamayo Brothers (Peter Navy Tuiasosopo and Andy Brooks) are also hot on Gibby's heels. Cooper (Jay Ferguson) tries to spice up his lackluster marriage to Cherise (Kimberly Estrada) with alarming results. Brandy (Katie Lowes) consults Pastor Jeff (Mark Vasconcellos, "After Midnight") about her previous indiscretion. Her husband Mike (Joe Peracchio), a shut-in after his desert exodus, spies crabby neighbor Mr. Pheloung (guest star Olajida Kashu Myles, "Swing Vote") and gets desperate to make a radical change in his financial situation. Meanwhile, Julia (Marsha Thomason), intrigued by a campaign ad for district attorney candidate J.C. Wallace (guest star David House, "Breaking Bad") about payday loan companies, takes it upon herself to visit Prestige unannounced, only to find irate customer Shan Jing (guest star Scott Takeda, "Text") making a huge scene at the storefront. Nick Searcy, Michelle Griego, Gary Farmer, Chad Brummett, and Jesus Mayorga also star. Kenneth Johnson directed the episode written by Steve Kornacki (#106).

 

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

 

 

TWO-HOUR MOVIE

 

"OVERBOARD"

(8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL)

 

GOLDIE HAWN AND KURT RUSSELL STAR Wealthy Joanna Stayton (Hawn) hires country carpenter Dean Proffit (Russell) to build a closet on her yacht. When she's unhappy with his work, Dean is left unpaid. The following day, Joanna falls overboard and is fished out of the sea, now suffering from amnesia. Dean decide to regain the money she owes him by convincing Joanna she's his wife; thereby getting a free housekeeper and mother for his four kids. Directed by Garry Marshall.

 

Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

 

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