Please note: 

On Wednesday, January 3, "BEAUTY AND THE GEEK" kicks off its third season with a two-hour premiere (8:00-10:00 p.m.).  An encore of the premiere will air on Sunday, January 7 (8:00-10:00 p.m.)  

On Thursday, January 4, "SMALLVILLE" will air two encore episodes featuring classic DC Comics characters:

•·        "Arrow," featuring the Green Arrow, will air from 8:00-9:00 p.m.

•·        "Aqua," featuring Aquaman, will air from 9:00-10:00 p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 1

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

"Everybody Hates a Liar" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

WHOOPI GOLDBERG RETURNS, PLAYING CHRIS' NEW NEIGHBOR - After Chris (Tyler James Williams) accidentally misleads the neighborhood into thinking he and Tasha (Paige Hurd) are dating, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) gets quite an earful from Tasha's grandmother, Louise (guest star Whoopi Goldberg).  Meanwhile, Julius (Terry Crews) panics when he finds out the redemption center for his precious trading stamps is closing its doors, and Drew (Tequan Richmond) feels neglected by Rochelle, who doesn't have much time for him lately.  Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  Jerry Levine directed the episode written by Adrienne Carter (#026).

Contact:  Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

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

"Love Do Cost A Thing" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

HOW MUCH YOU COST, BABY? - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) hosts a charity bachelor auction where she bids on a date with an eligible, handsome and rich doctor (guest star Charles Malik Whitfield, "Love, Inc."), but the date doesn't go as she planned.  Robert (Duane Martin) pays Neesee to bid on him, so he can avoid going on a random date, but a mystery woman outbids her.  Meanwhile, Bobby (Khamani Griffin) goes on a "date" with Dirk (Tony Rock), when he is the only one to bid on him.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Jared Bush (402).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"Hustle & Dough" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

CHASING THE DREAM - In trying to seriously pursue her music career, Lynn (Persia White) informs the girls that she is performing at a local club during "open mic" night. While waiting at the club, Lynn meets a record executive who offers to help her with her career, but she turns him down when she realizes he wants sex in return.  While waiting for her chance to perform, Lynn falls asleep and misses her turn on stage.   Lynn decides to take the executive up on his offer, but is embarrassed the next day when he ignores her. Meanwhile Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) and William (Reggie White) discover a large amount of money is missing from the J-Spot.  Golden Brooks also stars. Mary Lou Belli directed the episode written by Vincent Brown (40338-141).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417   

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

"How Tasha Got Her Groove Back" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)  

LET'S GET IT ON! - When Malik (Hosea Chanchez) tells Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) that he is having trouble with the offensive coordinator, Kenny (guest star Rocky Carroll), he asks her to speak with him.  Later that evening, even though Tasha and Kenny disagree about Malik's career, they end up enjoying each other's company.  Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.  Salim Akil directed the episode written by Sara Finney-Johnson (#40596-004).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2

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

"The Great Stink" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

WHAT'S THAT SMELL? - Emily (Kelly Bishop) and Richard (Edward Herrmann) are delighted when Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Christopher (David Sutcliffe) attend Friday night dinner together as a couple.  Christopher reveals that Sherry has written him a letter saying she regrets leaving their daughter, G.G. (guest star Nicolette Collier), and asking him to send G.G. to visit her in Paris.  Lorelai can't believe that Chris would consider this and they get into an argument over dinner.  Logan (Matt Czuchry) returns to town on business to acquire an internet company and pays Rory (Alexis Bledel) a surprise visit.  Rory is thrilled, but during a dinner with Logan's colleagues, she realizes that she has no connection to his new business world, and is especially threatened by one of his beautiful co-workers.  Meanwhile, Stars Hollow is plagued by a terrible odor when a train with a full load of pickles derails, and Taylor (Michael Winters) refuses to pay for the cleanup.    Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star.   Michael Schultz directed the episode written by Gina Fattore (#2T7755).  

Contact:  Pamela Morrison, (818) 977-6155

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

"Of Vice and Men" (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

WHAT'S YOUR ALIBI? - Veronica (Kristen Bell) is disappointed in Keith (Enrico Colantoni) for his ongoing relationship with his client, Harmony (guest star Laura San Giacomo, "Just Shoot Me"), who invites him on a romantic weekend getaway.  When Veronica retreats to Wallace (Percy Daggs III) and Piz's (Chris Lowell) dorm room for some quiet time, Logan (Jason Dohring) seeks her help in clearing Mercer (guest star Ryan Devlin, "TRL") of the rape charges, but refuses to give her his alibi.  Ryan Hansen, Francis Capra, Tina Majorino, Michael Muhney and Julie Gonzalo also star.  Harry Winer directed the episode written by Phil Klemmer (#3T5807).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3

SEASON THREE - TWO-HOUR PREMIERE

"BEAUTY AND THE GEEK" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

301/302 (Content Rating TBD) 

BEAUTIES AND GEEKS BRING NEW YEARS CHEER! - From executive producers Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg ("Punk'd"), this reality series/social experiment pairs eight beautiful women who lack book smarts with eight brilliant men who are socially inept to compete in a series of challenges that push them outside their comfort zones for a chance to win a quarter of a million dollars.  This week, the beauties have to work the Dewey Decimal system, leaving one girl in tears, and the geeks are put on the spot in a very public way.  In the second hour, the geeks must perform stand-up comedy at the Laugh Factory, where one gets laughs, while another gets awkward silence.  When the beauties conduct a TV interview with an author, one girl shines while another gets chastised by her teammate for not studying.  Two teams go to the elimination room, but only one team goes home. (#301/302).    

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719  

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4

BACK-TO-BACK "SMALLVILLE" EPISODES FEATURING CLASSIC CHARACTERS FROM DC COMICS  

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

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

CLARK DISCOVERS THE GREEN ARROW'S SECRET IDENTITY ?? While attending a fundraiser, Lois (Erica Durance) witnesses the Green Arrow (Justin Hartley) steal a rare diamond necklace off Martha's (Annette O'Toole) neck and vows to find the man behind the costume.  Clark (Tom Welling) does some investigating of his own and discovers Oliver Queen is the Green Arrow and has been stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.  Meanwhile, Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) enlists Lionel's (John Glover) help in testing Lana's (Kristin Kreuk) loyalty.  Allison Mack also stars.  Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders wrote the episode directed by Michael Rohl (#2T7704).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

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

"Aqua" (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)

AQUAMAN SAVES LOIS AND PROFESSOR FINE DICOVERS LEX'S SECRET - A summer beach party at Crater Lake takes a dramatic turn when Lois (Erica Durance) hits her head while jumping into the lake.  Before Clark (Tom Welling) can save her, a mysterious swimmer, Aquaman, a.k.a. AC (Alan Ritchson), comes to her rescue, out-swimming Clark and leaving him baffled.  Professor Fine (James Marsters) tells Clark that Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) is behind a covert operation manufacturing weapons.  AC attempts to break into the Luthercorp Marine Center in an attempt to destroy one of Lex's torpedoes and is captured by Lex.  Kristin Kreuk and Allison Mack also star.  Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer wrote the episode directed by Bradford May (#2T6404).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5  

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

(TV-PG, DLV)

Program information TBD

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

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

"Love Do Cost A Thing" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

HOW MUCH YOU COST, BABY? - Neesee (LisaRaye McCoy) hosts a charity bachelor auction where she bids on a date with an eligible, handsome and rich doctor (guest star Charles Malik Whitfield, "Love, Inc."), but the date doesn't go as she planned.  Robert (Duane Martin) pays Neesee to bid on him, so he can avoid going on a random date, but a mystery woman outbids her.  Meanwhile, Bobby (Khamani Griffin) goes on a "date" with Dirk (Tony Rock), when he is the only one to bid on him.  Alfonso Ribeiro directed the episode written by Jared Bush (402).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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

"Hustle & Dough" (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

CHASING THE DREAM - In trying to seriously pursue her music career, Lynn (Persia White) informs the girls that she is performing at a local club during "open mic" night. While waiting at the club, Lynn meets a record executive who offers to help her with her career, but she turns him down when she realizes he wants sex in return.  While waiting for her chance to perform, Lynn falls asleep and misses her turn on stage.   Lynn decides to take the executive up on his offer, but is embarrassed the next day when he ignores her. Meanwhile Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) and William (Reggie White) discover a large amount of money is missing from the J-Spot.  Golden Brooks also stars. Mary Lou Belli directed the episode written by Vincent Brown (40338-141).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417 

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

"How Tasha Got Her Groove Back" (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV) 

LET'S GET IT ON! - When Malik (Hosea Chanchez) tells Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) that he is having trouble with the offensive coordinator, Kenny (guest star Rocky Carroll), he asks her to speak with him.  Later that evening, even though Tasha and Kenny disagree about Malik's career, they end up enjoying each other's company.  Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, Coby Bell and Brittany Daniel also star.  Salim Akil directed the episode written by Sara Finney-Johnson (#40596-004).

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates a Liar" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

WHOOPI GOLDBERG RETURNS, PLAYING CHRIS' NEW NEIGHBOR - After Chris (Tyler James Williams) accidentally misleads the neighborhood into thinking he and Tasha (Paige Hurd) are dating, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold) gets quite an earful from Tasha's grandmother, Louise (guest star Whoopi Goldberg).  Meanwhile, Julius (Terry Crews) panics when he finds out the redemption center for his precious trading stamps is closing its doors, and Drew (Tequan Richmond) feels neglected by Rochelle, who doesn't have much time for him lately.  Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella also star.  Jerry Levine directed the episode written by Adrienne Carter (#026).

Contact:  Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

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

"Trading Spaces" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

BIG CHANGES FOR VAN AND CHEYENNE - Van (Steve Howey) builds a new home office in the garage so he and Reba (Reba McEntire) can be more productive, but Reba finds herself having a difficult time juggling family and the additional workload.  Van reveals to Reba the surprising reason he feels pressure to earn more money now.  Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) tells Reba that she and Van will be moving out soon, and Kyra (Scarlett Pomers) decides to move back home to spend more time with her mom.  Christopher Rich and Mitch Holleman also star.  Christopher Rich directed the episode written by Don Beck (#6AES03).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105  

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

"Locked and Loaded" (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

KYRA POSTS EMBARASSING VIDEO FOOTAGE OF VAN ON YOUTUBE.COM - Unbeknownst to Van (Steve Howey), Kyra (Scarlett Pomers) has been secretly taping him and posting the video on YouTube.com for all the world to see and mock.  Reba (Reba McEntire) advises Brock (Christopher Rich) to make a grand romantic gesture if he hopes to save his marriage to Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman), but, reversing his vasectomy wasn't exactly what Reba had in mind.  JoAnna Garcia and Mitch Holleman also star.  Robbie Countryman directed the episode written by Chris Atwood (#6AES07).

Contact: Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

ENCORE PRESETATION OF THE TWO-HOUR PREMIERE

"BEAUTY AND THE GEEK" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

301/302 (Content Rating TBD)  

BEAUTIES AND GEEKS BRING NEW YEARS CHEER! - From executive producers Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg ("Punk'd"), this reality series/social experiment pairs eight beautiful women who lack book smarts with eight brilliant men who are socially inept to compete in a series of challenges that push them outside their comfort zones for a chance to win a quarter of a million dollars.  This week, the beauties have to work the Dewey Decimal system, leaving one girl in tears, and the geeks are put on the spot in a very public way.  In the second hour, the geeks must perform stand-up comedy at the Laugh Factory, where one gets laughs, while another gets awkward silence.  When the beauties conduct a TV interview with an author, one girl shines while another gets chastised by her teammate for not studying.  Two teams go to the elimination room, but only one team goes home. (#301/302).    

Contact: Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

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