November 11, 2004

JOAN AND LUKE OFFER THEIR SUPPORT TO GRACE AS SHE RELUNCTANTLY PREPARES FOR HER IMPENDING BAT MITZVAH, ON "JOAN OF ARCADIA," FRIDAY, NOV. 26

"The Book of Questions" - Joan and Luke offer their support to Grace as she reluctantly prepares for her bat mitzvah, which she's been postponing for years, on JOAN OF ARCADIA, Friday, Nov. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Steve Gomer directed the episode that was written by Ellie Herman.

While helping Grace shop for a dress for the occasion, Joan is delighted to finally meet Grace's seemingly perfect mother, Sarah. However, when Sarah's drinking problem becomes evident, Joan begins to understand why Grace is so private - and why she's long been avoiding having her bat mitzvah. Meanwhile, Luke racks his brain to come up with a meaningful bat mitzvah gift for Grace. Additionally, Adam and Joan have different ways of coping with Judith's death. Will supports Lucy's less-than-legal means of trying to get one of Judith's friends to describe Judith's on-the-run killer, and Kevin's ex-girlfriend is deposed for the trial.

Will Girardi Joe Mantegna
Helen Girardi Mary Steenburgen
Joan Girardi Amber Tamblyn
Kevin Girardi Jason Ritter
Luke Girardi Michael Welch

Adam Rove       Christopher Marquette
Grace Polk      Becky Wahlstrom
Lieutenant Lucy Preston Annie Potts
Friedman        Aaron Himelstein

Glynis Figliola Mageina Tovah
Beth Reinhart Kimberly McCullough
Sammy #2 Jack Plotnick
Rabbi Polonsky Paul Sand
Sarah Polonsky Mary Mara
Ryan Charlie Koznick
Officious Hall
Monitor God Christy Carlson Romano

Big Tough Guy God       Mike Starr
Female Guest God        Joanne Baron

Catherine Lee Petrea Burchard
Cantor Chayim Frenkel

RATING: To Be Announced

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