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CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2009 (ALL TIMES ET)
CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR
THE WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2009
(ALL TIMES ET)
MONDAY, MARCH 30
"GOSSIP GIRL" — (8:00-9:00 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
"ONE TREE HILL" — (9:00-10:00 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
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
"REAPER" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"I Want My Baby Back" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)
ANDI FINDS OUT SAM'S SECRET / KEN MARINO GUEST STARS — Morgan (guest star Armie Hammer) tells Andi (Missy Peregrym) that Sam (Bret Harrison) is the Devil's (Ray Wise) son. An escaped soul leaves her baby behind, causing Sam, Sock (Tyler Labine) and Ben (Rick Gonzalez) to turn to Tony (Ken Marino) for help. Eriko Tamura and Jenny Wade also star. John Fortenberry directed the episode written by Thomas Schnauz (#206).
Contact: Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115
"90210" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Life's A Drag" (TV- 14, S) (HDTV)
LIAM (GUEST STAR MATT LANTER) IS THE NEW DYLAN MCKAY — In an attempt to get close to Liam (guest star Matt Lanter), Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) offers to be his math tutor, but she gets more than she bargains for when he takes her out for a wild night. Silver (Jessica Stroup) takes a class assignment a little too far when she creates a video that documents her love for Dixon (Tristan Wilds). When Silver screens the video for her fellow students, everyone, including Ryan (Ryan Eggold), is shocked when they see Dixon and Silver in an intimate situation. Upon seeing the reaction of everyone around her, Silver blames Ryan for the situation. Ethan (Dustin Milligan) and Annie's (Shenae Grimes) relationship remains rocky but more problems arise when Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) reveals that Rhonda (guest star Aimee Teegarden) and Ethan shared a kiss at the dance. Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) are surprised to learn that Annie quit the school play in order to spend more time with Ethan. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Caprice Crane (#117).
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Here's Your Test" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
"90210" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Life's A Drag" (TV- 14, S) (HDTV)
LIAM (GUEST STAR MATT LANTER) IS THE NEW DYLAN MCKAY — In an attempt to get close to Liam (guest star Matt Lanter), Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) offers to be his math tutor, but she gets more than she bargains for when he takes her out for a wild night. Silver (Jessica Stroup) takes a class assignment a little too far when she creates a video that documents her love for Dixon (Tristan Wilds). When Silver screens the video for her fellow students, everyone, including Ryan (Ryan Eggold), is shocked when they see Dixon and Silver in an intimate situation. Upon seeing the reaction of everyone around her, Silver blames Ryan for the situation. Ethan (Dustin Milligan) and Annie's (Shenae Grimes) relationship remains rocky but more problems arise when Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) reveals that Rhonda (guest star Aimee Teegarden) and Ethan shared a kiss at the dance. Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) are surprised to learn that Annie quit the school play in order to spend more time with Ethan. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Caprice Crane (#117).
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
"SMALLVILLE" — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Eternal" (CONTENT RATING TBD) (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
"SUPERNATURAL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"The Monster at the End of This Book" (Content Rating TBD) (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, APRIL 3
"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Everybody Hates Back Talk" (CONTENT RATING TBD) (HDTV)
CHRIS REBELS AGAINST ROCHELLE'S RULES — Chris (Tyler James Williams) decides to take a stand against his mother, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold), and refuses to do his household chores, causing Rochelle to complain to Julius (Terry Crews) that her son is disrespecting her. Meanwhile, Mr. Omar (guest star Ernest Thomas) thinks he's dying and decides to start saying whatever is on his mind. Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star. Lev Spiro directed the episode written by Kristi Korzec (#085).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE GAME" — (8:30-9:00 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
"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Here's Your Test" (TV-14, DL)
Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" — (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)
"Everybody Hates Playboy" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
CHRIS STEALS HIS FATHER'S PLAYBOY MAGAZINE — After finding his father's Playboy, Chris (Tyler James Williams) decides to bring it to school, where bully Joey Caruso (Travis Flory) steals it. When Chris and Greg (Vincent Martella) attempt to get it back before Julius (Terry Crews) knows it's missing, things go from bad to worse and the school principal confiscates it. Meanwhile, Julius finds out Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) is hiding money from him. Lev L. Spiro directed the episode written by Chuck Sklar (#019).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE GAME" — (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)
"The Big Chill" (TV- PG, L) (HDTV)
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT — Tasha's (Wendy Raquel Robinson) boyfriend Kenny (guest star Rocky Carroll) confronts her about her aggressive attitude, and asks her to tone it down when he introduces her to his group of friends. Later, during a gathering with Kenny's friends, a comment made about Tasha sends her off the deep end. Meanwhile, one of Melanie's (Tia Mowry) late-night study sessions causes problems with Derwin (Pooch Hall). Coby Bell, Hosea Chanchez and Brittany Daniel also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Sara Finney-Johnson (#40596-016).
Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105
"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)
"That Thing You Don't" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
DREW AND HIS FRIENDS COMPETE IN BATTLE-OF-BANDS — When Drew (Drew Carey) and his pals hear about an upcoming battle-of-the bands contest, they re-form their musical group from high school, with Drew playing trumpet, Oswald (Diedrich Bader) playing trombone and Lewis (Ryan Stiles) playing drums. Oswald insists that Kate (Christa Miller) be allowed to sing with them, but unfortunately she is terrible. When the guys find out that their well-rehearsed high school rivals, The Underprivileged (members of the rock band The Reverend Horton Heat: Jim Heath, Jim (Jimbo) Wallace and Scott Churilla), will be competing, they tell Kate to quit, angering her. To support her, Oswald also leaves the group. But moments before Drew and Lewis embarrass themselves on stage, Oswald returns to perform with them, and Drew invites Kate to play tambourine. Gerry Cohen directed the episode written by Bruce Rasmussen (#466256).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" — (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)
"Volunteer" (CONTENT RATING TBD)
DREW'S JOB IS THREATENED — In order to improve the store's reputation, Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson) orders his employees to volunteer on Saturdays at a decrepit nursing home full of cranky old people. When Drew (Drew Carey) is given the additional task of taking inventory at the store on Saturday night, he is glad to be away from the senior citizens. But the mischievous old folks, led by the impish Gus (Tim Conway, "The Carol Burnett Show"), want to get out of the nursing home for awhile. They convince Drew to take them with him to the store, where they set up situations and photograph them to make it look like Drew is forcing them to do his arduous work. The next night, well-known Cleveland, Ohio, news broadcaster Ted Henry (as himself) presents the "scandalous" story of Drew's apparent heartlessness. Mrs. Louder (recurring guest star Nan Martin) threatens to terminate Drew's job unless he convinces Gus to admit that it is all a lie. However, at the nursing home, donations from sympathetic television viewers have purchased many extravagant luxuries. Drew fails to intimidate Gus and the other residents into telling the truth. Sam Simon directed the episode written by Terry Mulroy (#466260).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
"JERICHO" — (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)
"Casus Belli" (TV-PG, DLV) (HDTV)
JAKE AND HAWKINS UNCOVER A SECRET ABOUT NEW BERN — When Eric (Kenneth Mitchell) doesn't return from New Bern with the other men, Jake (Skeet Ulrich) senses something is wrong and uncovers what their neighbors secretly have in store for the citizens of Jericho. Steven DePaul directed the episode written by Karen Hall (#019).
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
TWO-HOUR MOVIE
"ROCKY III" — (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
(TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)
SYLVESTER STALLONE AND MR. T STAR - Rocky Balboa battles his most powerful adversary yet - the ferocious Clubber Lang (Mr. T) - in this hard-hitting action film that comes out swinging with adventure, humor and emotionally charged human drama. Talia Shire, Burt Young and Carl Weathers also star. Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone.
Contact: Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155
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