THE WB'S FEBRUARY SWEEP
Burbank, CA January 22, 2005
THE "GILMORE GIRLS" CELEBRATE 100 EPISODES AS EMILY PLOTS TO END LORELAI'S RELATIONSHIP WITH LUKE AND RORY PURSUES LOGAN
"REBA" WELCOMES GUEST STAR JAMES DENTON OF "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"
LORI LOUGHLIN RETURNS IN THE HIT DRAMA "SUMMERLAND," ALONG WITH MUSICAL STAR JESSE MCCARTNEY, ON FEBRUARY 28
"7TH HEAVEN" ROCKS WITH A MUSICAL VALENTINE'S DAY EPISODE,FOLLOWED BY A RUMOR OF PREGNANCY THAT ROCKS THE CAMDENS' WORLD
ON "EVERWOOD," AMANDA'S HUSBAND HAS A MIRACULOUS BREAKTHOUGH AND EPHRAM RUNS INTO MADISON IN NEW YORK
"ONE TREE HILL" FEATURES A PERFORMANCE BY THE WRECKERS WITH MICHELLE BRANCH AND WEDDING BELLS RING FOR KEITH AND JULES
ON "SMALLVILLE," CLARK DISCOVERS A DOG WITH SUPERPOWERS AND LOIS LANE'S SISTER COMES TO TOWN
ON "JACK & BOBBY," GRACE'S AFFAIR WITH TOM IS REVEALED,JACK DISCOVERS THE IDENTITY OF HIS ATTACKERS AND COURTNEY SLEEPS WITH NATE
FEBRUARY 25 IS "FLASHBACK FRIDAY," AS LUKE PERRY REUNITES WITH HIS "BEVERLY HILLS, 90210" CO-STAR JENNIE GARTH ON "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU"
ON "CHARMED," BILLY ZANE GUEST STARS AS AN EX-DEMON WHO TIME TRAVELS WITH PHOEBE TO 1899 SAN FRANCISCO
"STEVE HARVEY'S BIG TIME CHALLENGE" FEATURES GUEST STAR JUDGES MELISSA PETERMAN AND TRACEE ELLIS ROSS
THE SCOOBY GANG RETURNS FOR "A SCOOBY-DOO VALENTINE" SPECIAL WITH GUEST STAR JC CHASEZ OF `NSYNC
The WB Network's February lineup includes music, reunions, flashbacks, love, heartbreak and Krypto, the Superdog.
Monday highlights include the February 14 musical episode of 7TH HEAVEN, when the Camdens and their extended family members suddenly burst into song at every turn. A rumor of pregnancy gets blown out of proportion on February 21.
On the critically acclaimed drama EVERWOOD, Andy (Treat Williams) and Amanda (guest star Anne Heche) reveal their relationship on February 7. On February 14, Amanda's husband (guest star Jason Beghe) has a miraculous medical breakthrough and Amy (Emily VanCamp) learns the real reason Madison (Sarah Lancaster) left town. Finally, on February 21, in an episode partially filmed on location in New York City, Ephram (Gregory Smith) runs into Madison.
Later in the month, EVERWOOD takes a break as Lori Loughlin returns on February 28 for seven episodes of the hit drama from Aaron Spelling, SUMMERLAND. In the episode, Ava (Loughlin) decides to take charge of her life and proposes to Simon (Jay Harrington), disappointing Nikki (Kay Panabaker), who believes Johnny (Shawn Christian) is the only man for Ava.
On Tuesday night, GILMORE GIRLS throws an elegant bash for its milestone 100th episode on February 8, as Emily (Kelly Bishop) and Richard (Edward Herrmann) renew their vows, but things quickly turn ugly when Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Logan (Matt Czuchry) are discovered together half-dressed, and a furious Lorelai (Lauren Graham) realizes that Emily invited Christopher (David Sutcliffe) in an attempt to break up her relationship with Luke (Scott Patterson). On February 15, Lorelai is devastated when Luke decides that they need a break, while Rory pursues a relationship with Logan. On February 22, Luke and Lorelai are thrown together briefly when they volunteer to work on the Stars Hollow elementary school production of "Fiddler On the Roof."
Also, on Tuesdays, music will fill the air on ONE TREE HILL, when recording star Michelle Branch performs along with her band, The Wreckers, on February 8. Wedding bells ring for Keith (Craig Sheffer) and Jules (Maria Menounos) on March 1.
Wednesday nights continue to feature two critical favorites, SMALLVILLE and JACK & BOBBY. Even in SMALLVILLE, every boy needs a dog and Clark Kent (Tom Welling) needs a superdog, which he finds when Lois Lane (Erica Durance) discovers the injured animal on February 16. On February 23, Lana (Kristin Kreuk) and Clark head to China in search of kryptonian crystals, and on March 2, Lois is surprised by a visit from her sister, Lucy Lane (guest star Peyton List).
In the February 9 episode of JACK & BOBBY, Bobby's (Logan Lerman) first hunting trip is an emotional experience, and Jack (Matt Long) discovers that Grace (Christine Lahti) is having an affair with Tom (Bradley Cooper). On February 16, the affair becomes public knowledge and Courtney (Jessica Par�) sleeps with Nate (guest star Mike Erwin). On February 23, Jack learns the identity of his attackers.
Friday night heats up on February 4, when super-hunk James Denton ("Desperate Housewives") guest stars on REBA as the marriage counselor for Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) and Brock (Christopher Rich). Reba (Reba McEntire) ventures onto a new career path on February 11 when she decides to become a realtor.
On a special "Flashback Friday" - February 25 - Barbra Jean delves into the Hart family history when her dog disappears on REBA. WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU celebrates "Flashback Friday" with a special guest appearance by Luke Perry, who is reunited with his "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Jennie Garth. Topping off the night, it's a very "Brady" flashback on BLUE COLLAR TV when Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy welcome guest star Christopher Knight (Peter on "The Brady Bunch") in a skit called "Brady Trash."
On Sunday night's hit supernatural drama, CHARMED, guest star Billy Zane ("Titanic") joins the bewitching Halliwell sisters for two episodes as the former demon, Drake: On February 13, Drake is transformed into Robin Hood; on February 20, Drake and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) are transported to San Francisco, circa 1899.
Comedy and unusual talents reign when "STEVE HARVEY'S BIG TIME CHALLENGE" welcomes guest judges Melissa Peterman ("Reba") and Tracee Ellis Ross ("Girlfriends") on February 13.
Following is a list of programming highlights, all times ET.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
"REBA" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
"Date of Mirth"
"DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES'" JAMES DENTON GUEST STARS - Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) confesses to Reba (Reba McEntire) that she has developed a serious crush on her and Brock's (Christopher Rich) new marriage counselor, Dr. Morgan (guest star James Denton), and enlists Reba's help in firing him. However, Reba is put in an awkward situation when she finds herself attracted to the doctor and agrees to go on a date with him, knowing that it will most likely devastate Barbra Jean.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
"EVERWOOD" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Since You've Been Gone"
ANDY AND AMANDA DECIDE IT'S TIME TO TELL THEIR KIDS ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP - Andy (Treat Williams) and Amanda (Anne Heche) decide that it's time to tell Delia (Vivien Cardone) and Charlie (guest star Shane Haboucha) about their relationship, but Charlie's emotional reaction makes them question what they're doing. Meanwhile, when Hannah (Sarah Drew) doesn't jump at the opportunity to go on a date with a really cute guy from school, Amy (Emily VanCamp) is convinced that Hannah is misguidedly saving herself for Bright (Chris Pratt), and Nina (Stephanie Niznik) questions whether Sam (Jimmy Bennett) is going to be hurt again if her relationship with Jake (Scott Wolf) doesn't work out.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
THE 100TH EPISODE
"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Wedding Bell Blues"
RICHARD AND EMILY RENEW THEIR VOWS - The night before Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) renew their vows, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) feel obligated to throw Emily a bachelorette party. At the ceremony the following day, Rory tells Logan (Matt Czuchry) she wants a relationship with him even though he's not ready to commit. Later, when Lorelai, Luke (Scott Patterson) and Christopher (David Sutcliffe) discover Rory and Logan together, half-dressed, the shocking scene leads to an angry confrontation between Luke and Christopher. A furious Lorelai figures out that Emily invited Christopher in an attempt to break up her relationship with Luke.
"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"The Hero Dies In This One"
MUSICAL ACT MICHELLE BRANCH & JESSICA HARP FROM "THE WRECKERS" GUEST STAR - After Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) receives his medical test results he decides to move in with Dan (Paul Johansson), straining his relationships with both Karen (Moira Kelly) and Nathan (James Lafferty). When musical guest stars Michelle Branch & Jessica Harp from the band "The Wreckers" perform at TRIC, Haley's (Bethany Joy Lenz) passion for music is reignited. Meanwhile, Brooke (Sophia Bush) runs for student council president, but quickly realizes she is taking on more than she bargained for. Peyton (Hilarie Burton) and Jake's (Bryan Greenberg) friendship grows stronger.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
"JACK & BOBBY" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Into the Woods"
JACK DISCOVERS GRACE'S AFFAIR - Jack (Matt Long) walks in on Grace (Christine Lahti) and Tom (Bradley Cooper) in a compromising situation and tells Grace he disapproves of her romance. Meanwhile, Bobby (Logan Lerman) convinces Grace to allow him to attend an overnight hunting trip with Peter (John Slattery), which proves to be an eye-opening experience for Bobby.
FRIDAY, FEBRRUARY 11
"REBA" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
"Reba the Realtor"
REBA TAKES ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET - When Reba (Reba McEntire) decides to pursue a career in real estate, Brock (Christopher Rich) reluctantly agrees to let Reba handle the sale of his precious condo. Unfortunately, the situation gets a little sticky when Reba receives a great offer, but Brock refuses to sell, validating Barbra Jean's (Melissa Peterman) concern that Brock is holding on to his bachelor pad as a security blanket.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
"CHARMED" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Carpe Demon"
BILLY ZANE ("TITANIC") GUEST-STARS - When Paige (Rose McGowan) attempts to hire a new professor for Magic School, she learns that one of the candidates, Drake (guest star Billy Zane), is an ex-demon who made a deal with a demonic Sorcerer (guest star Sebastian Roche') to become human. In an attempt to convince the sisters of his good intentions, Drake transforms himself into Robin Hood to help them see that life is not so bad. However, the Sorcerer vying for Drake's powers casts a spell on him causing Drake to believe he really is Robin Hood. Convinced that Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) is "Maid Marion" and the corrupt owner of the phone company is the evil "Prince John," Drake takes him hostage, causing a media frenzy. Meanwhile, Piper (Holly Marie Combs) can't enjoy Valentine's Day knowing that Leo's (Brian Krause) fate is in the hands of the Elders.
"STEVE HARVEY'S BIG TIME CHALLENGE" (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET)
"Episode 215"
THE WB'S MELISSA PETERMAN AND TRACEE ELLIS ROSS JOIN THE PANEL OF JUDGES æ This week's guest judges are Melissa Peterman (The WB's "Reba"), Tracee Ellis Ross ("Girlfriends") and comedian Ant ("Celebrity Fit Club"). Contestants competing for $10,000 are the Human Can Opener, the 2004 Female Magician of the Year, High Diving Pigs, Bed of Nails Tap Dancer, Mr. Balloon Man and the man who holds the world record for eating worms.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14
"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Red Socks"
FIRST-EVER "7TH HEAVEN" MUSICAL EPISODE - The streets of Glenoak are alive with the sound of music as the Camden family breaks into song for a very special Valentine's Day musical episode. Classic songs ("Love Is Sweeping the Country," "You Were Meant For Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," among others) are performed by series stars Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, Nikolas & Lorenzo Brino and guest star Thomas Dekker.
"EVERWOOD" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Surprise"
AMANDA'S HUSBAND HAS A MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH / AMY LEARNS THE TRUTH ABOUT MADISON / TOM AMANDES DIRECTS - Just as they've become somewhat comfortable with their new relationship, Andy (Treat Williams) and Amanda (Anne Heche) receive word that Amanda's husband, John (guest star Jason Beghe), has experienced a miraculous breakthrough in his recovery. Meanwhile, Amy (Emily VanCamp) learns the truth about why Madison really left town, an elated Ephram (Gregory Smith) is offered an audition at Julliard, Hannah (Sarah Drew) questions whether she's emotionally prepared to take the test for Huntington's Disease, and Bright (Chris Pratt) is accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Say Something"
LORELAI BEGS LUKE TO FORGIVE HER - Lorelai (Lauren Graham) is frantic after the disastrous scene at wedding, and begs Luke (Scott Patterson) not to give up on their relationship. However, Luke's decision that he needs time alone leaves Lorelai devastated. Stranded at Yale without her car, Rory (Alexis Bledel) is so worried about Lorelai's depressed state that she borrows Logan's (Matt Czuchry) limo and driver and heads home to Stars Hollow to care for her mom. Meanwhile, Taylor (Michael Winters) has the whole town talking sides on the Lorelai/Luke relationship.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Krypto"
SUPERDOG TO THE RESCUE - While driving, Lois (Erica Durance) accidentally hits a dog and brings it back to the farm to heal. Clark (Tom Welling) realizes this is no ordinary dog after the pup lifts up a car to retrieve a ball. Clark and Lois learn the dog is a product of an aborted LuthorCorp experiment and is being used to commit crimes, but when Lois is kidnapped by the robbers and Clark is weakened by kryptonite, it is up to the dog to save them. Meanwhile, Lana (Kristin Kreuk) questions Jason's (Jensen Ackles) involvement in his mother's (guest star Jane Seymour) schemes.
"JACK & BOBBY" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Time Out of Life"
CAUGHT IN THE ACT - Grace (Christine Lahti) and Tom's (Bradley Cooper) relationship is exposed when a fellow professor catches them kissing in her office. Later in the evening, Peter (John Slattery) turns to Grace for advice when he finds out Courtney (Jessica Par�) is having sex with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jack's relationship with Katie (guest star Kate Mara, "Everwood") progresses and in an effort to become popular at school, Bobby (Logan Lerman) and Warren (Dean Collins) decide to have sleep over and come up with a shocking idea to make the evening memorable.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
"CHARMED" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Show Ghouls"
CABARET FANTOME - When Inspector Morris (Dorian Gregory) fears his friend Mike (guest star Charlie Robinson), is possessed, Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), Paige (Rose McGowan) and Drake (guest star Billy Zane) discover that Mike had been working close to a site where a cabaret was destroyed in a fire in 1899, killing hundreds of people. The spirit of one of the victims is using Mike to plead for help on behalf of all the Lost Souls who are trapped in the cabaret, forced to relive that night for eternity. However, when Phoebe and Drake transport themselves back in time to the night of the fire, they get stuck in the 1899. Meanwhile, Piper (Holly Marie Combs), fearing that Leo (Brian Krause) will be taken away from her, convinces him to take a family vacation; and Paige impersonates Phoebe.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21
"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Brotherly Love"
THE FAMILY FEARS SIMON'S GIRLFRIEND MAY BE PREGNANT / BARRY WATSON DIRECTS - When Simon (David Gallagher) asks Matt (Barry Watson) to prescribe birth control pills for his current girlfriend, a false rumor spreads through the house that she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) and Kevin (George Stults) have to decide whether to sell their new house back to its previous owners, Eric (Stephen Collins) and Annie (Catherine Hicks) are upset that Kevin has been keeping a gun in the house for protection.
"EVERWOOD" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Start Spreading the News"
MADISON IS BACK - Feeling conflicted over the recent turn of events and not willing to jeopardize Ephram's (Gregory Smith) Julliard audition, an angst-filled Amy (Emily VanCamp) tells Ephram that he should take Andy (Treat Williams) to New York instead of her. In New York, Andy struggles with memories of his former life and the desire to tell Ephram the truth about Madison (Sarah Lancaster). Fate plays a hand when Ephram runs into Madison in Manhattan and they make plans to see each other, causing Andy to take matters into his own hands. The episode was partially filmed in New York City.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Jews and Chinese Food"
OUR LIVES ARE LIKE A "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" - When Lorelai (Lauren Graham) discovers that Luke's (Scott Patterson) boat is no longer in her garage, the void she feels without Luke seems even more painful. Luke agrees to build sets for the elementary school's production of "Fiddler on the Roof," knowing that Lorelai is the costume designer and hoping that their paths will cross. Meanwhile, Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Marty (Wayne Wilcox) makes plans to spend a day together, but Logan (Matt Czuchry) convinces them to come out to dinner. After a terrible evening with Logan's clique, Marty tells Rory how much he likes her, but she admits she has a crush on Logan.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Sacred"
CLARK AND LANA HEAD TO CHINA IN SEARCH OF A KRYPTONIAN CRYSTAL - After learning that Jason (Jensen Ackles) and Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) are in China searching for one of the mysterious kryptonian crystals, Clark (Tom Welling) and Lana (Kristin Kreuk) follow in the hopes of finding it first. Clark finds an artifact that leads them to the crystal, but he must battle Isobel, the witch, who has once again inhabited Lana's body in order to take the crystal for herself. Meanwhile, Lex has more information on the crystals than he is letting on.
"JACK & BOBBY" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"And Justice for All"
GRACE AND TOM DEFEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP - Peter (John Slattery) is forced to take action after learning about the relationship between Grace (Christine Lahti) and Tom (Bradley Cooper. Meanwhile, Bobby (Logan Lerman) and Warren (guest star Dean Collins) decide to make some cash by doing yard work in their neighborhood and are shocked when they come across Jack's (Matt Long) wallet in a neighbor's garage. After learning that his wallet was discovered and realizing who jumped him, Jack and Marcus (Edwin Hodge) take matters into their own hands.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
"FLASHBACK FRIDAY"
"WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Dangerous Liaisons"
LUKE PERRY REUNITES WITH JENNIE GARTH ON THE WB's "FLASHBACK FRIDAY" - Val (Jennie Garth) is caught off guard when a handsome plumber (guest star Luke Perry, "Beverly Hills, 90210") comes to work at the bakery, and she recognizes him as a one-night stand from her high school days. Meanwhile, Holly (Amanda Bynes) can't forgive Tina (Allison Munn) and Vince (Nick Zano) for sleeping together.
"REBA" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
"Who Killed Brock?"
WHODUNIT? - When Barbra Jean's (Melissa Peterman) new dog, Broq, goes missing and a psychic tells her someone in the family is to blame, the finger pointing begins and Reba (Reba McEntire), Brock (Christopher Rich), Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) and Van (Steve Howey) must all come up with an alibi for where they were when the dog disappeared.
"BLUE COLLAR TV" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Battle of the Sexes"
THE BLUE COLLAR BUNCH - It's a very "Brady" flashback when Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy welcome guest star Christopher Knight (Peter on "The Brady Bunch") in a skit called "Brady Trash."
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
SECOND SEASON PREMIERE
"SUMMERLAND" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"The Wisdom To Know The Difference"
WEDDING BELLS - Ava (Lori Loughlin) decides she must take charge of her life and proposes marriage to Simon (Jay Harrington), disappointing Nikki (Kay Panabaker) who believes Johnny (Shawn Christian) is the right man for Ava. After Bradin's (Jesse McCartney) coach questions his effort on the surf team, Bradin considers performance-enhancing drugs. Meanwhile, after months of being away, Johnny returns home causing tension between Ava and Simon.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
"Somewhere A Clock is Ticking"
KEITH AND JULES PREPARE TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE - It's Keith (Craig Sheffer) and Jules' (guest star Maria Menounos) wedding day, and the event has turned the town upside down. Brooke (Sophia Bush) asks Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) to take her to the wedding as his date, Nathan (James Lafferty) makes an important decision involving his marriage to Haley (Bethany Joy Lenz), and Jake (Bryan Greenberg) and Peyton (Hilarie Burton) take a big step in their relationship. Meanwhile, Karen (Moira Kelly) and Andy (guest star Kieran Hutchinson) discover Jules' secret relationship with Dan (Paul Johansson).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Lucy"
LOIS LANE'S SISTER, LUCY, COMES TO TOWN - Lois' (Erica Durance) younger sister, Lucy (guest star Peyton List), with whom Lois doesn't get along, comes to town and charms everyone she meets. However, Clark (Tom Welling) discovers a darker side to Lucy after he catches her stealing money from a bar and forces her to reveal the truth about her sudden appearance in Smallville - a truth that puts Lois in grave danger. Meanwhile, the crystal disappears from Lana's (Kristin Kreuk) apartment and Jason (Jensen Ackles) accuses Lionel (John Glover) of stealing it.
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