TRASH TALK GETS THE STRATFORD GIRLS IN TROUBLE, IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU," PREMIERING TUESDAY, JULY 28 ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (Thursday, July 2, 2009) � After Bianca falsely tells Chastity that she's dating an older guy to try to rid herself of her goody two-shoes reputation, Chastity sees Bianca "canoodling" with her geometry teacher and instantly starts the rumor around school that the two are dating. What happens when Bianca's attempt at being popular ends up turning her into the subject of some really juicy gossip? Find out in an all-new episode of ABC Family's original series "10 Things I Hate About You," premiering Tuesday, July 28, 2009 (8:00 � 8:30 PM ET/PT). The episode, entitled "Don't Give a Damn About My Bad Reputation," was directed by Gil Junger and written by Erin Ehrlich.

While Bianca is dealing with her own mess, Kat and Patrick are sent to detention together for garbage duty after the two get into some trash talk of their own on campus. Then suddenly, an unexpected incident � OK � Kat accidently stabs Patrick's foot with a trash stick � sends him to the school nurse. In yet another unexpected turn of events, Kat gets to know Patrick in a new way.

"10 Things I Hate About You" is executive produced by Carter Covington. Larry Miller reprises his role as Walter Stratford, the over-protective father to the Stratford sisters -- Kat, a feminist with a razor-sharp tongue, portrayed by Lindsey Shaw ("Aliens In America"), and Bianca, a girl with a plan to climb the social ladder at her new school, portrayed by Meaghan Martin ("Camp Rock"). Ethan Peck ("Adopt A Sailor") takes on the role of resident bad boy, Patrick Verona. Nicholas Braun ("Princess Protection Program") portrays Cameron James, Padua High's "nice guy," and Dana Davis ("Heroes") will portray head cheerleader Chastity Church.

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