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REVISED CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR MARCH 16, 2008 (ALL TIMES ET)


 

 

REVISED CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR

MARCH 16, 2008

(ALL TIMES ET)

 

Please note:

 

  • Beginning Sunday, March 16 encore presentations of "Everybody Hates Chris" will replace the encore presentations of "Girlfriends" in the 5:00-5:30 p.m. time period.

 

  • The "Everybody Hates Chris" episode titled "Everybody Hates Bad Boys" will air in place of the previously listed episode of "Girlfriends."

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

 

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

"Everybody Hates Bad Boys" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

 

CHRIS ATTEMPTS TO BECOME A "BAD BOY" TO GET TASHA'S ATTENTION — When Chris (Tyler James Williams) discovers that his long-standing crush, Tasha (guest star Paige Hurd), likes "bad boys," he decides it's time to lose his "nice guy" image and win over the girl of his dreams. Meanwhile, the entire family is thrilled when Julius (Terry Crews) is named employee of the month and wins a free dinner for the family at a fancy restaurant, but it turns out that the gift has a few unexpected restrictions. Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star. The episode was directed by Debbie Allen and written by Aeysha Carr (#050).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

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

"Tasha, Renee and Malik the Clich�" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)

 

LIVING WITH MAMA — When Malik (Hosea Chanchez) brings Renee (guest star Kendra Johnson) to his house for the first time for a romantic rendezvous, Renee is shocked to find out he lives with his mother. Renee tells Malik that she cannot have sex in the same house he shares with his mother. Looking for advice, Malik asks Melanie (Tia Mowry) her thoughts on the situation, which leads to Malik telling Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) that they need to change their living arrangements. Meanwhile, Jason (Coby Bell) decides to win his new coach over by hosting the team's bible study at his house, even though he hasn't been inside a church in the last 20 years. Pooch Hall and Brittany Daniel also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Julie Bean (#40596-025).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

"ONE TREE HILL" — (6:00-7:00 p.m. ET)

"You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side" (TV-14) (HDTV)

 

DAPHNE ZUNIGA RETURNS On the eve of Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Lindsey's (guest star Michaela McManus, "The Beautiful Lie") marriage, they conspire to save Nathan (James Lafferty) and Haley's (Bethany Joy Galeotti). Brooke (Sophia Bush) pairs Peyton (Hilarie Burton) with a surprise old boyfriend, while dealing with Victoria (guest star Daphne Zuniga, "Melrose Place"). Rachel (guest star Danneel Harris, "CSI") returns to Tree Hill facing old challenges, while Dan (guest star Paul Johansson) also returns hoping for a fresh start. Antwon Tanner and Lee Norris also star. Michael J. Leone directed the episode written by Zachary Haynes (#3T6811).

 

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

 

 

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" — (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)

"Where's the Beef? " (TV-PG, L)

 

THE MODELS HIT THE MEAT-PACKING DISTRICT FOR AN UNUSUAL PHOTO SHOOT AND CYCLE EIGHT WINNER JASLENE RETURNS — The models are called to duty with Miss J and the New York City Fire Department where the girls strut their stuff and show off their quick-change skills. Next up is a runway show with the designer Tuleh. Cycle eight winner Jaslene Gonzalez makes a surprise appearance as a judge for this challenge and hurts one of the models' feelings with her harsh critique. The show wraps up with a photo shoot in the meat-packing industry that not only has the girls posing with racks of meat, but wearing it as well (#1004).

 

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

 

 

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the First Kiss" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

 

A FIRST KISS FOR CHRIS — After finding out that Tasha (guest star Paige Hurd) is going to "spin the bottle" parties, Chris (Tyler James Williams) is determined to get an invitation to the next party so he can finally experience his first kiss. When Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) runs into an old boyfriend while the family is out to dinner, Julius (Terry Crews) becomes extremely jealous and asks Tonya to spy on her mother and find out whether she still has feelings for her ex. Mr. Omar (guest star Ernest Thomas) borrows five dollars from Drew (Tequan Richmond), not realizing that Drew is deadly serious about getting his money back. Vincent Martella also stars. The episode was directed by Debbie Allen and written by Aeysha Carr (#050).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

"ALIENS IN AMERICA" — (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Community Theater" (TV-14, D) (HDTV)

 

JUSTIN AND FRANNY STAR IN "RENT" — Franny's (Amy Pietz) community theater group puts on a production of "Rent," and when she can't get Justin (Dan Byrd) to audition for a part, she convinces him to at least join the stage crew so they can have some quality mother/son time. When Justin meets the cute, artsy leading actress Zoe (guest star Larisa Oleynik), he auditions for the male lead and lands the part, giving him an excuse to spend time with Zoe. The two become inseparable, but the friendship is damaged when Zoe discovers that Justin has let his buddies believe that he and Zoe are having sex. Meanwhile, Claire (Lindsey Shaw) joins the teen hotline at school, but finds that she isn't able to help anyone. Feeling bad for her, Raja (Adhir Kalyan) calls in using a fake name and an American accent and begins telling Claire his troubles. Michael Fresco directed the episode written by Sam Lyborune (#112).

 

Contact: Pamela Morrison (818) 977-6155

 

 

"GIRLFRIENDS" (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)

"Spree To Be Free" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

 

RETAIL THERAPY — Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) is convinced that Maya (Golden Brooks) is not coping with the recent loss of her baby, and decides a little retail therapy will help her recover. While shopping Maya finds out it is really Joan who needs the therapy when she has a breakdown about Aaron (Richard T. Jones) being away in Iraq. Later, when Monica (Keesha Sharp) tells William (Reggie Hayes) that she is pregnant, his response is less than she desired. Millicent Shelton directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-165).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

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

"Parental Guidance Suggested" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

 

MOVING OUT AND MOVING IN — Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) gives Melanie (Tia Mowry) one month to find a new place and move out of her house. When Derwin (Pooch Hall) calls Melanie's parents to tell them about their break-up, Melanie gets upset and admits that that she slept with Trey Wiggs and borrowed money from him to pay for medical school. Later, Jason (Coby Bell) has trouble performing in the bedroom, triggering Kelly (Brittany Daniel) to suspect that he is cheating, and Dionne (guest star Shanti Lowry) offers Melanie a place to live. Hosea Chanchez also stars. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Tim Edwards (#40596-028).

 

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

 

 

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