WILLIAM RELUCTANTLY HEADS HOME AND MUST LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH A FATHER WHO NEVER UNDERSTOOD HIM, ON "GIRLFRIENDS," MONDAY, OCT. 17 ON UPN

"Judging Edward" -- When his mother needs an operation, William heads home to be with her, but is also faced with memories of his childhood and a father who never quite understood him, on GIRLFRIENDS, Monday, Oct. 17 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on UPN. Salim Akil directed the episode from a script by Vincent Brown.

Meanwhile, the girlfriends must learn how to adjust to Toni's new lifestyle as a mom.

Joan Clayton: Tracee Ellis Ross
Maya Wilkes: Golden Brooks
Lynn Searcy: Persia White
Toni Childs Garrett: Jill Marie Jones
William Dent: Reggie Hayes
Edward Dent: Bernie Caey
Young William: Jonathan Biggs
Moviegoer: Lynne Denise Burnett

RATING: To Be Announced