UNEXPECTED ALLIANCES TAKE HOLD AS KAT PROTESTS NEW SCHOOL POLICIES AND BIANCA FINALLY STEPS INTO A CHEERLEADING UNIFORM, IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU," TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (Monday, August 17, 2009) � When Padua High enforces a new policy on uniforms and bag search on the students, Kat sets out to rally the students in protest. She enlists help from someone unexpected -- Chastity. But will Kat and Chastity be able to put their differences aside and come together for a common goal? Find out in an all-new episode of ABC Family's original series, "10 Things I Hate About You," premiering Tuesday, September 8, 2009 (8:00 � 8:30 PM ET/PT). The episode, entitled "Don't Leave Me This Way," was directed by Gil Junger and written by Carter Covington and Robin Schiff.

Meanwhile, Bianca's dream comes true when she finally gets to step into a cheerleader uniform, though her big moment could be jeopardized if she can't keep her kiss with Joey a secret from Chastity.

"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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