BIANCA FORCES KAT'S FIRST DATE WITH PATRICK AT PADUA HIGH'S FALL FLING DANCE IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU," TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (Thursday, July 30, 2009) � When Bianca gets asked to Padua High's Fall Fling by Beau Bradley, the captain of the soccer team, she sets out to convince Patrick to take Kat to the dance since their father has prohibited Bianca from dating until Kat does. Will Patrick give in to Bianca's plea? Find out in an all-new episode of ABC Family's original series, "10 Things I Hate About You," premiering Tuesday, August 25, 2009 (8:00 � 8:30 PM ET/PT). The episode, entitled "Dance Little Sister," was directed by Gil Junger and written by Barry Safchik and Michael Platt.

Meanwhile, Cameron overhears Beau talking about taking Bianca to a hotel after the dance, so he puts into action a plan that will help keep a watchful eye over her and thwart any advances by Beau.

"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") portrays head cheerleader Chastity Church.

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