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  •·        "America's Next Top Model" will kick off Cycle 8 with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, February 28 (8:00-10:00 p.m.), and an encore presentation on Sunday, March 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (8:00-8:30 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 98^th 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

"ALL OF US" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)

"He's Got Game" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

HOOP DREAMS - During his 15^th college reunion weekend, Robert (Duane Martin) finds himself attracted to Deborah Cooper (guest star Victoria Rowell), a professor he had a crush on back in his college days.  Hoping to meet an eligible bachelor at the reunion, Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) reconnects with Fitz Escoffrey (guest star Brookyln McLinn), a national television sports reporter.  Robert believes Fitz stole his successful career when he tripped Robert during a college basketball game and made the game-winning basket.  Wanting to settle the feud, Robert challenges Fitz to a one-on-one basketball game, but injures himself before the game while trying to romance Professor Cooper.  Khamani Griffen and Tony Rock also star. Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Jacqueline McKinley and Antonia March (#417).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"What Had Happened Was..." (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV) 

HAUNTING PAST - After Aaron (guest star Richard T. Jones) and Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) experience an uncomfortable moment when they run into one of Aaron's ex-girlfriends, they decide to discuss their past relationships with one another to avoid future awkward moments.  However, when Aaron introduces Joan to one of his good friends, Keith Atwood (guest star Troy Winbush), Joan realizes they once had a brief affair, but she failed to share this with Aaron because Keith was married at the time.  Meanwhile, Darnell (Khalil Kain) helps William (Reggie Hayes) cope after losing Monica (Keesha Sharp).  Persia White also stars.  Mary Lou Belli directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-153).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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

"Baby  B. S." (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

BABY-MAKING BUSINESS- Kelly (Brittany Daniel) is happy when she finds out Jason (Coby Bell) wants to have another baby.  But when Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) offers her a job at her management firm, Kelly has a quick change of heart.  Meanwhile, when R&B singer Drew Sidora starts calling Derwin (Pooch Hall) on a consistent basis he realizes their recent flirtation has gone a step too far.  Tia Mowry and Hosea Chanchez also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Julie Bean (#40596-017). 

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

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

"Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

A BABY SHOWER, A JOB INTERVIEW AND A BOAT TRIP ?? While she is in the midst of planning Lane's (Keiko Agena) baby shower, Rory (Alexis Bledel) gets a long-awaited call from The New York Times offering her an informational interview.  Lorelai (Lauren Graham) takes over the shower-planning duties, and finds herself brokering peace between Lane and Mrs. Kim (Emily Kuroda) over how Lane plans to raise her twins.  Logan (Matt Czuchry) finally admits his business disaster to Rory, who offers him her full support, but when Logan announces that he is flying to Las Vegas to blow off steam with his old college pals Colin and Finn, Rory is disappointed and worried.  When Luke (Scott Patterson) discovers that Liz (Kathleen Wilhoite) and T.J. (Michael DeLuise) are trying to sell his boat, he decides to make some changes in his life and take April (Vanessa Marano) on a long boat trip over the summer.  Finally, Lane is put on bed-rest and must be wheeled through Stars Hollow in her bed to attend the shower at Miss Patty's (Liz Torres).  Melissa McCarthy and Sean Gunn also star.  David Paymer directed the episode written by Gayle Abrams & Gina Fattore (#2T7766).

Contact:  Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

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

"Papa's Cabin" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

VERONICA CATCHES A ROBBER AND KEITH MAKES AN ARREST - Veronica (Kristen Bell) catches Tim Foyle (guest star James Jordan, "Without A Trace"), breaking into Mars Investigations.  Meanwhile, Keith (Enrico Colantoni) questions Mindy O'Dell (guest star Jamie Ray Newman, "E Ring"), finally making her believe that Hank Landry (guest star Patrick Fabian, "Joan of Arcadia") killed her husband, and Keith arrests Landry in the middle of a class.  Later, Wallace (Percy Daggs III) notices Logan (Jason Dohring) and Parker (Julie Gonzalo) enjoying a nice lunch together. Francis Capra, Ryan Hansen and Chris Lowell also star.  Michael Fields directed the episode written by John Enbom (#3T5815). 

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

TWO-HOUR CYCLE 8 PREMIERE

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking" (Content Rating TBD)

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL BOOT CAMP - Tyra Banks flies 32 aspiring models to Los Angeles, and they are immediately thrown into model boot-camp led by glam squad captains Jay Manuel and J. Alexander. Tyra surprises the girls with a military-style pep talk, and the competition gets rough as strong personalities rise and the catfights begin. The final 13 move into their extravagant Hollywood Hills mansion and are whisked away to their first photo shoot with Nigel Barker. The shoot proves to be controversial and has one model very confused.  Special guests include designer Marc Ecko, music producer Jermaine Dupri, photographer Nigel Barker and stylist Phillip Bloch. (#801/802).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

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

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

BOW WOW GUEST STARS AS A KILLER FROM THE PHANTOM ZONE ?? Clark (Tom Welling) is thrilled when he learns Raya (guest star Pascale Hutton) managed to escape from the Phantom Zone and has come to see him in Smallville.  The two grow close and Raya shows Clark how to restore power to the Fortress of Solitude.  However, Baern (guest star Bow Wow), a killer who also escaped from the Phantom Zone, takes on both Raya and Clark as he seeks revenge for his imprisonment.  Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, John Glover and Annette O'Toole also star.  Holly Harold wrote the episode directed by Glen Winter (#2T7707).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

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

"The Usual Suspects" (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

HORROR FILM QUEEN LINDA BLAIR ("THE EXORCIST") GUEST STARS - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the murders of a lawyer and his wife who claimed to have seen a ghost right before they died.  However, after local detectives Ballard (guest star Linda Blair) and Sheridan (guest star Jason Gedrick) uncover the Winchesters' records, they arrest the brothers for a double homicide before they are able to find the ghost.  When the ghost begins to visit Ballard, she begins to wonder if the tale Sam and Dean are telling her could be true, and if she might be the next to die.  Cathryn Humphris wrote the episode directed by Mike Rohl (#207).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

"ALL OF US" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"He's Got Game" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

HOOP DREAMS - During his 15^th college reunion weekend, Robert (Duane Martin) finds himself attracted to Deborah Cooper (guest star Victoria Rowell), a professor he had a crush on back in his college days.  Hoping to meet an eligible bachelor at the reunion, Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) reconnects with Fitz Escoffrey (guest star Brookyln McLinn), a national television sports reporter.  Robert believes Fitz stole his successful career when he tripped Robert during a college basketball game and made the game-winning basket.  Wanting to settle the feud, Robert challenges Fitz to a one-on-one basketball game, but injures himself before the game while trying to romance Professor Cooper.  Khamani Griffen and Tony Rock also star. Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Jacqueline McKinley and Antonia March (#417).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"What Had Happened Was..." (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

HAUNTING PAST - After Aaron (guest star Richard T. Jones) and Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) experience an uncomfortable moment when they run into one of Aaron's ex-girlfriends, they decide to discuss their past relationships with one another to avoid future awkward moments.  However, when Aaron introduces Joan to one of his good friends, Keith Atwood (guest star Troy Winbush), Joan realizes they once had a brief affair, but she failed to share this with Aaron because Keith was married at the time.  Meanwhile, Darnell (Khalil Kain) helps William (Reggie Hayes) cope after losing Monica (Keesha Sharp).  Persia White also stars.  Mary Lou Belli directed the episode written by Karin Gist (#40338-153).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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

"Baby  B. S." (TV-   ) (HDTV)

BABY-MAKING BUSINESS- Kelly (Brittany Daniel) is happy when she finds out Jason (Coby Bell) wants to have another baby.  But when Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) offers her a job at her management firm, Kelly has a quick change of heart.  Meanwhile, when R&B singer Drew Sidora starts calling Derwin (Pooch Hall) on a consistent basis he realizes their recent flirtation has gone a step too far.  Tia Mowry and Hosea Chanchez also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Julie Bean (#40596-017).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 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 98^th 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

"REBA" - (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET)

"Cheyenne's Rival" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CHEYENNE IS REUNITED WITH HER HIGH SCHOOL RIVAL - Reba (Reba McEntire) is thrilled when she finds the perfect first home for Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) and Van (Steve Howey) to buy, but the good news quickly sours when Cheyenne discovers the home is being sold by her former high school rival, Bridget (guest star Sarah Shahi).  Meanwhile, not wanting the public to know they have separated, Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) asks Brock (Christopher Rich) to pretend they are still happily married.  Scarlett Pomers and Mitch Holleman also star.  Will Mackenzie directed the episode written by Donald Beck (#6AES10).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

"REBA" - (7:30-8:00 p.m. ET)

"She's With The Band" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

KYRA TELLS REBA AND BROCK THAT SHE ISN'T GOING TO COLLEGE - Reba (Reba McEntire) and Brock (Christopher Rich) are shocked when Kyra (Scarlett Pomers) tells them that she is postponing college to go on tour with her band.  Unfortunately, when Reba puts her foot down and tells Kyra that she won't allow her to make this huge mistake, Kyra decides to move out.  Meanwhile, Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) and Van (Steve Howey) can't agree on how to decorate their new house.  Melissa Peterman and Mitch Holleman also star.  Will Mackenzie directed the episode written by Donald Beck (#6AES10).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

ENCORE OF TWO-HOUR CYCLE 8 PREMIERE

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking" (Content Rating TBD)

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL BOOT CAMP - Tyra Banksflies 32 aspiring models to Los Angeles, and they are immediately thrown into model boot-camp led by glam squad captains Jay Manuel and J. Alexander. Tyra surprises the girls with a military-style pep talk, and the competition gets rough as strong personalities rise and the catfights begin. The final 13 move into their extravagant Hollywood Hills mansion and are whisked away to their first photo shoot with Nigel Barker. The shoot proves to be controversial and has one model very confused.  Special guests include designer Marc Ecko, music producer Jermaine Dupri, photographer Nigel Barker and stylist Phillip Bloch. (#801/802).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

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