August 5, 2003

THE BROTHER OF A MAN SENTENCED TO BE EXECUTED THAT DAY KIDNAPS OLSHANSKY WITH THE INTENTION OF KILLING HIM AT THE MOMENT OF HIS BROTHER'S DEATH,
ON A REBROADCAST OF "HACK," SATURDAY, AUG. 23

Gary Cole and Chad Lowe Guest Star

"Brothers in Arms" -- To punish Olshansky for the arrest that resulted in his brother's scheduled execution later that day, a man kidnaps Olshansky and plans to kill him at the moment of his brother's death, on a rebroadcast of HACK, Saturday, Aug. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Alex Zakrzewski directed the episode that was written by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming. Gary Cole ("Midnight Caller") and Emmy Award-winning Chad Lowe ("Life Goes On") guest star. (Originally broadcast 2/07/03)

Outraged by what he believes is Olshansky's role in the controversial circumstances surrounding the arrest of Jimmy Scanlon (Lowe) and Jimmy's subsequent fatal shooting of an officer at the precinct, John Scanlon (Cole) holds Olshansky in a cell and forces him to endure the same death day rituals that his brother is encountering. Having only a few clues to follow based on John and Olshansky's brief phone calls to the horrified Heather, an anxious Marcellus attempts to spearhead the effort to find his former partner before John can complete his deadly plan.

Mike Olshansky David Morse
Marcellus Washington Andre Braugher
Fr. Tom "Grizz" Grzelak George Dzundza

Mike Olshansky Jr.      Matthew Borish
Heather Olshansky       Donna Murphy

John Scanlon Gary Cole
Jimmy Scanlon Chad Lowe
Marcia Novak Allison Daugherty

Anchor #1       Ukee Washington
Anchor #2       Nancy Glass

Captain Michael Quinlan
Clerk Alice Schaerer
Cop Jason Loftus
Guard Charles Anthony Burks
Julie Scanlon Mary Skinner

Reporter        Rhonda Overby
Reporter #2     Tracey Held
Team Leader     Melvin Cauthern

RATING: TVPG-LV

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FAITH TRIES TO HELP OLSHANSKY RECONCILE WITH HIS DYING FATHER BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE, ON A REBROADCAST OF "HACK," SATURDAY, AUG. 30

Bebe Neuwirth and Lindsay Crouse Return in Guest-Starring Roles

"All Others Pay Cash" -- As Olshansky cares for his dying father who continues to demean him, Faith encourages the two to finally make peace with one another before it's too late, on a rebroadcast of HACK, Saturday, Aug. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode that was written by David Ehrman. (Originally broadcast 4/18/03)

Emmy and Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth ("Cheers," "Sweet Charity" and "Chicago") and Lindsay Crouse ("Places in the Heart," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") return as Faith O'Connor and Beth Kulvicki, respectively.

While Olshansky hopes to get his belligerent alcoholic father to finally acknowledge and apologize for his serious shortcomings as a parent, Faith -- who recognizes that the apology is unlikely -- encourages Olshansky to find peace by another means. Meanwhile, after money disappears from the church's coffers, the bishop suspends Grizz and Olshansky tries to find the thief. Also, in an effort to show his allegiance to his father, Michael Jr. starts acting out against Heather's boyfriend, Dr. Ryan Ambrose.

Mike Olshansky David Morse
Fr. Tom "Grizz" Grzelak George Dzundza
Michael Olshansky Jr. Matthew Borish
Heather Olshansky Donna Murphy
Faith O'Connor Bebe Neuwirth
Beth Kulvicki Lindsay Crouse
Bill Olshansky Brian Smiar
Dr. Ryan Ambrose Gregg Edelman
Marty Glavin Matt Servitto
Pastor Frank Michael McKenzie

Julie Reed      Alexandra Lydon
Ted Bianchi     Alfred Sauchelli

Andy Bianchi Kevin DiPasquale
Jimmy Eric Austin

RATING: TVPG-L

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