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CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2009 (ALL TIMES ET)
CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR
THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2009
(ALL TIMES ET)
MONDAY, APRIL 6
"GOSSIP GIRL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"The Grandfather" (CONTENT RATING TBD) (HDTV)
BLAIR WALDORF EXPLORES HER DARK SIDE — Devastated by the recent plot twist in her life, Blair (Leighton Meester) turns her back on her predictable Waldorf existence in favor of a more wild and unpredictable lifestyle, causing Serena (Blake Lively) and Chuck (Ed Westwick) to have serious concerns about their friend. Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) convinces Nate (Chace Crawford) that it may be time to forgive and forget when it comes to his mother's Kennedyesque family, The Vanderbilts, who abandoned Nate and his mother when they needed them most. In a misguided effort to be completely honest with each other, Lily (Kelly Rutherford) and Rufus (Matthew Settle) agree to share lists of their past lovers. Penn Badgley and Taylor Momsen also star. J. Miller Tobin directed the episode written by Robby Hull & Etan Frankel (#219).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"ONE TREE HILL" — (9:00-10:00 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
"REAPER" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Underbelly" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
ROAD TRIP! — The Devil (Ray Wise) misleads Sam (Bret Harrison) into thinking his next escaped soul is an easy catch and encourages him to take along the gang for a road trip. Unfortunately, when they arrive, they discover a tentacled beast has taken over a small town and is eyeing each of them as its next dinner. Meanwhile, Andi (Missy Peregrym) feels Sam is becoming too comfortable with this lifestyle, Ben (Rick Gonzalez) struggles to not be so clingy with Nina (Jenny Wade) and Sock (Tyler Labine) makes one last effort to sleep with his stepsister (Eriko Tamura). Stephen Cragg directed the episode written by Jeff Vlaming (#205).
Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115
"90210" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Off The Rails" (TV-14) (HDTV)
JENNIE GARTH AND ANN GILLESPIE GUEST STAR IN THE EPISODE DIRECTED BY JASON PRIESTLEY — On a very special 90210, Ryan (Ryan Eggold) attempts to calm Silver (Jessica Stroup) down after reactions to her video, but she disappears before he can help. Dixon (Tristan Wilds) reveals the situation to Debbie (Lori Loughlin) and Harry (Rob Estes), who are shocked at the details and confront him about not seeking their help sooner about Silver's behavior. Kelly (Jennie Garth) and Ryan search the streets and show up at Jackie's (guest star Ann Gillespie, "Beverly Hills, 90210") home looking for Silver, but the visit proves pointless when harsh words are exchanged. Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) is unsure how to care for a child but when she and Navid (Michael Steger) offer to babysit for Kelly, but the two prove to be better at the situation than they thought. Kelly and her friends fear the worst and search for her, not knowing where she is or what is causing her emotional behavior. Shenae Grimes, Dustin Milligan and AnnaLynne McCord also star. Jason Priestley directed the episode written by Steve Hanna (#118).
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Acting Like A Model" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Cycle 12 Rewind" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
"SMALLVILLE" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Power" (TV-PG) (HDTV)
ALLISON MACK'S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT — Clark (Tom Welling) finds Tess (Cassidy Freeman) in Lana's (Kristin Kreuk) ransacked apartment and realizes Lana is missing. Tess tells him Lex is still alive and may have kidnapped Lana and finally reveals the truth about what happened to Lana after she awoke from her Brainiac-induced coma. Meanwhile, Tess breaks into a secret LuthorCorp facility and is shocked at what she discovers. Allison Mack directed the episode written by Darren Swimmer & Todd Slavkin (#3T7463).
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, APRIL 10
"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Everybody Hates Fake IDs" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
CHRIS AND GREG NEED FAKE IDS TO ATTEND A CONCERT — Chris (Tyler James Williams) and Greg (Vincent Martella) realize they'd better find fake IDs or they won't be able to go to the "18 and over" Fat Boys concert. Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) plans a surprise party for Julius (Terry Crews). Drew (Tequan Richmond) orders a pair of x-ray glasses in the mail, but when he discovers they don't work, he decides to track down the company and hold them responsible for their faulty product. Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Rodney Barnes (#079).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE GAME" — (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Punk Ass Chauncey" (TV-14, L) (HDTV)
MALIK FINALLY MEETS HIS FATHER (GUEST STAR MICHAEL BOATMAN, "SPIN CITY") — With encouragement from Melanie (Tia Mowry) and Kelly (Brittany Daniel), Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) realizes she's finally ready to introduce Malik (Hosea Chanchez) to his father, Chauncey (Boatman). Also, at the same time that Melanie decides to try and get back together with Derwin (Pooch Hall), Derwin and Janay (guest star Gabrielle Dennis) rethink the status of their relationship as they are about to become first-time parents. Coby Bell also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Kenya Barris (#40596-056).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Acting Like A Model" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)
"Everybody Hates Jail" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
CHRIS GETS IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW — When Chris' teacher announces a school cookie-selling competition to raise money for a field trip to Washington, Chris (Tyler James Williams) panics and turns to the Bed-Stuy crooks for selling tips, which gets him in trouble with the law. Meanwhile, Julius (Terry Crews) surprises Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) with tickets to see "Dream Girls" for their anniversary, but when Drew (Tequan Richmond) and Tanya (Imani Hakim) get sick with the chicken pox, Julius reluctantly volunteers to stay home. Jeff Melman directed the episode written by Andrew Orenstein (#021).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE GAME" — (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)
"The Many Lies of Derwin Davis" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
KEEPING SECRETS —When Derwin (Pooch Hall) is unexpectedly forced to take Melanie (Tia Mowry) to singer Drew Sidora's (guest starring as herself) video release party, he panics over how the meeting between them is going to turn out. Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) continue to grow in their work relationship, while Tasha has trouble finding new clients. Meanwhile Jason (Coby Bell) struggles with his new parenting responsibilities. Hosea Chanchez also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Kenny Smith (#40596-018).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)
"The Vacation" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
DREW AND KATE GO TO THE BAHAMAS — Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson) offers a holiday contest to the department store workers -- whoever decorates their desk the best wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Mimi (Kathy Kinney) constructs a religious shrine for Mr. Wick, complete with a boy's choir singing naughty Christmas carols. Drew's (Drew Carey) desk looks the same as always except every item is edible. Kate (Christa Miller) merely wears a miniskirt and dances on her desk. Mr. Wick awards one ticket each to Drew and Kate. Drew worries about how his girlfriend, Nicki (recurring guest star Kate Walsh), will feel and wonders if Oswald (Diedrich Bader) will mind the arrangement. Drew confides in Lewis (Ryan Stiles) that he has been secretly enamored with Kate since childhood and fantasized about being on a deserted island with her. Oswald and Nicki cannot go on the trip, so Drew and Kate happily leave. Later, Lewis accidentally reveals Drew's feelings to Oswald. Distraught, Oswald flies to the Bahamas. Drew and Kate love their luxury accommodations and have a great time as friends. Kate confesses that she has doubts about her relationship with Oswald. But Drew unselfishly tells Kate that Oswald has been in love with her since they were kids and fantasized about being stranded with her on an island. When Oswald arrives, Drew pretends that it's a surprise he planned and leaves the couple to have a romantic vacation. Gerry Cohen directed the episode written by Les Firestein (#466263).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)
"Howdy, Neighbor!" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
DREW'S NEIGHBOR BUYS BUZZ BEER — When the Buzz Beer microbrewery tank in Drew's (Drew Carey) garage explodes, Drew and the gang assume that their business has ended. But Drew's neighbor, Greg (Keith Diamond), who is an investment analyst, buys the company and supplies a new tank. Unfortunately, he becomes an extremely tyrannical boss, making Drew and the others work nights and weekends in addition to their other jobs. When Greg's wife, Janet (Rachel True), sees how hard Greg is forcing Drew to work, she becomes angry. Upset, Greg gets drunk with Drew, and Drew shows Greg how to be spontaneous by performing a prank on another neighbor. Greg realizes that, even though profits are much higher, the job isn't fun for Drew anymore. The new tank explodes and Greg promises to buy a new one and be a less difficult boss. Richard Schwadel directed the episode written by Diane Burroughs & Joey Gutierrez (#466262).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
"JERICHO" — (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)
"One If By Land" (TV-14, LV ) (HDTV)
TENSION MOUNTS BETWEEN JERICHO AND NEW BERN — The tension between Jericho and the neighboring town of New Bern escalates when several people are shot and injured while trying to steal from Jericho's salt mine. Seith Mann directed the episode written by Joy Gregory (#020).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
TWO-HOUR MOVIE
"THREE STRIKES" —
(8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (CONTENT RATING TBD)
BRIAN HOOKS, DAVID ALAN GRIER AND N'BUSHE WRIGHT STAR - Rob Douglas (Hooks) has just been released from prison after serving time for his second conviction of a petty crime. After enjoying only a few minutes of freedom, he finds himself falsely implicated in a crime that would give him his third strike and send him to prison for 25 years to life. Determined to avoid that third strike at any cost, Rob flees the scene and embarks on a hilarious adventure to clear his name. Written and directed by D. H. Pooh.
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
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