CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR  THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2006  (ALL TIMES ET)

* Please note the following:

The season premiere of "7th Heaven" on Monday, September 25.

The series premiere of "Runaway" on Monday, September 25.

The season premiere of "Gilmore Girls" on Tuesday, September 26.

The season premiere of "One Tree Hill" on Wednesday, September 27.

The season premiere of "Smallville" on Thursday, September 28.

The season premiere of "Supernatural" on Thursday, September 28.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (5:00-5:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Keisha" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

When Rochelle hires their young neighbor Keisha to tutor Drew in math, Chris sees this as his chance to impress the girl next door, but his plans go awry when Keisha makes her own moves.  Meanwhile, Chris' dad Julius experiences an awkward moment at home when he mistakes Keisha's mom for Rochelle.  Later, after the principal warns the school bully to stay away from Chris at all times, Greg uses Chris as his own personal "bully repellant."  Eric Laneuville ("St. Elsewhere") directed the episode from a story written by Kriss Turner. 

Contact:  Melissa Burton (818) 977-0105

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (5:30-6:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Basketball" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

Assuming he's a great player just because he's African American, Chris gets recruited to the basketball team despite the fact that he really can't play the game, and all of the attention he gets from the faculty and classmates puts a strain on his friendship with Greg.  Meanwhile, to bring in some extra money, the family rents out their upstairs room, but Rochelle soon becomes suspicious of the new tenant, Mr. Tate (guest star Clarence Williams III).  Lev L. Spiro directed the episode from a story written by Aron Abrams & Gregory Thompson. 

Contact:  Melissa Burton, (818) 977-0105

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Sausage" (TV-PG ) (HDTV)

Fists, rumors and even "D" batteries fly as the fight between Chris and school bully Joey Caruso (guest star Travis Flory) escalates, forcing school principal Dr. Raymond (guest star Jude Ciccolella) to step in.  Meanwhile, when Rochelle quits her job and money gets tight, Julius makes a deal on a crate of sausages so the family has meat on table, but Tonya refuses to touch a link.  Later, Drew is inspired to take up karate after watching a kung fu movie.  Lev L. Spiro directed the episode from a story written by series co-creator and executive producer Ali LeRoi.

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (6:30-7:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates Halloween" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

Chris' plans to attend his neighbor Lisa's big Halloween party are threatened when his mother Rochelle makes him take his younger brother and sister trick-or-treating.  Meanwhile, Chris and Greg attempt to dodge holiday pranksters armed with rotten eggs at school.  Later, Rochelle objects when cost-conscious Julius wants to give trick-or-treaters the generic "M and N's, " "Nickers" and "Gravy Ways" that he bought.

Eric Laneuville directed the episode from a story written by Rodney Barnes and Courtney Lilly. Antonio Fargas ("Starsky & Hutch") guest stars as Sweet Tooth, The Candy Pimp, and Tyler James Williams' brothers, Tyrel and Tylen Williams, guest star as Baby Chris and Baby Drew.

Contact:  Melissa Burton (818) 977-0105

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Babysitter" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

When Julius and Rochelle decide to have a "date night," they hire a babysitter to watch the kids, but when she keeps leaving to take care of personal business, Chris is forced to cover for her. Meanwhile, Julius and Rochelle's romantic night out hits a few bumps when the restaurant doesn't accept their coupon and then the place gets robbed.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode from a story written by Alyson Fouse. 

Contact:  Melissa Burton (818) 977-0105

"EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS" - (7:30-8:00 p.m. ET)

"Everybody Hates the Laundromat" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

Chris must endure a Saturday at the local Laundromat with Drew and Tonya in tow, but he finds his patience tested by the competitive patrons and his siblings' uncooperative behavior.  Meanwhile, after seeing ads for a sale, Julius and Rochelle go shopping for a new color television.  Ken Whittingham directed the episode from a story written by Alyson Fouse.  

Contact:  Melissa Burton (818) 977-0105

CYCLE 7 PREMIERE

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Girl Who Marks Her Territory" (TV-14, D, L)

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL LAUNCHES THE CW - In Los Angeles, Tyra Banks, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander narrow down thousands of aspiring models to 33 semi-finalists.  The group is put to work right away to partake in a revealing photo shoot on a Sunset Strip rooftop.  The models move into their stunning new house and drama immediately unfolds as 13 girls vie for 11 beds.  Later, Tyra's dramatic appearance kicks off a controversial photo shoot. One of the 13 models is eliminated. Special guests include "Swirl Twins" Ron and Richard Harris, and photographers Bryan Lynn and Don & Bronson (701/702)

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SEASON PREMIERE

"7TH HEAVEN" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Turn, Turn, Turn" (TV-G)

"7TH HEAVEN" RETURNS FOR AN 11TH SEASON / JEWEL MAKES A CAMEO IN THE SEASON PREMIERE - Having lost her pregnancy over the summer, an emotionally unstable Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) convinces Eric (Stephen Collins) to let her deliver the Sunday sermon, but she ends up publicly blaming Kevin (George Stults) and everyone in her family for what happened.  Meanwhile, Martin (Tyler Hoechlin) expresses his romantic intentions to Sandy (Haylie Duff), who may still have feelings for Simon (David Gallagher, who doesn't appear in the episode), and tells her that he wants to spend more time with her and their infant son.  Sandy reveals that she has recently switched majors and wants to become a minister, a prospect that upsets Lucy who feels like Sandy is intruding on her turf.  Jewel makes a cameo as the Camden's neighbor whose voice lulls Savannah (Alyssa Yadrick) to sleep every night.  Catherine Hicks and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star.  The episode was written by Caroline Kepnes and directed by Joel Feigenbaum (#222). 

Contact:  Melissa Burton (818) 977-0105

SERIES PREMIERE

"RUNAWAY" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Pilot" (TV-14, D, L, V) (HDTV)

DONNIE WAHLBERG AND LESLIE HOPE STAR IN NEW DRAMA ABOUT A FAMILY ON THE RUN FROM THE LAW - After Paul Rader (Donnie Wahlberg, "Boomtown") is wrongly accused of murder and his family threatened by the real killer, he takes his wife Lily (Leslie Hope, "24") and their three children, Henry (Dustin Milligan, "Butterfly Effect 2"), Hannah (Sarah Ramos, "American Dreams") and Tommy (Nathan Gamble, "Babel") on the run, leaving everything they own behind.  While Federal Agent Huntley (Karen LeBlanc) and her team pursue Paul, the family assumes new identities in a small town in Iowa and attempt to blend in as a close loving family, something they have never been.  Henry battles with his father over forcing them to leave their old life behind, while Hannah is secretly thrilled at the chance to start over and try on a new identity.  Susan Floyd also stars.  Chad Hodge wrote the episode directed by Peter Markle (#100).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez (818) 977-4115

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

SEASON PREMIERE

"GILMORE GIRLS" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"The Long Morrow" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

THE MORNING AFTER - Picking up on the day after last season's finale, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) wakes up in bed with Christopher (David Sutcliffe).  Confused and mortified, she makes a hasty exit, ignoring Christopher's pleas that she stay.  Once at home, Lorelai tries to get rid of everything that reminds her of Luke (Scott Patterson) and ends up practically emptying her house.  Rory (Alexis Bledel) receives a toy rocket ship as a parting gift from Logan (Matt Czuchry) and is baffled as to its meaning.  She decides she should join him in London for the summer, only to learn he has bought her a ticket for a visit at Christmas.  Kirk (Sean Gunn) and Taylor (guest star Michael Winters) cause a bizarre accident that damages Luke's diner.  Finally, Luke shows up at Lorelai's door and asks her to elope.  Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale and Liza Weil also star.  Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode written by David S. Rosenthal (#2T7751).

Contact:  Pamela Morrison (818) 977-6155

"RUNAWAY" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"Pilot" (TV-14, D, L, V) (HDTV)

DONNIE WAHLBERG AND LESLIE HOPE STAR IN NEW DRAMA ABOUT A FAMILY ON THE RUN FROM THE LAW - After Paul Rader (Donnie Wahlberg, "Boomtown") is wrongly accused of murder and his family threatened by the real killer, he takes his wife Lily (Leslie Hope, "24") and their three children, Henry (Dustin Milligan, "Butterfly Effect 2"), Hannah (Sarah Ramos, "American Dreams") and Tommy (Nathan Gamble, "Babel") on the run, leaving everything they own behind.  While Federal Agent Huntley (Karen LeBlanc) and her team pursue Paul, the family assumes new identities in a small town in Iowa and attempt to blend in as a close loving family, something they have never been.  Henry battles with his father over forcing them to leave their old life behind, while Hannah is secretly thrilled at the chance to start over and try on a new identity.  Susan Floyd also stars.  Chad Hodge wrote the episode directed by Peter Markle (#100).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez (818) 977-4115

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"THE GIRL WHO HATES HER HAIR" (TV-14, L)

HAIR WARS / QUEEN LATIFAH GUEST STARS - Tyra makes a surprise visit to the house to announce that the girls will be getting makeovers by beauty guru Frederic Fekkai.  One girl has a meltdown over her new haircut but they all must use their new looks to compete in a fast-paced makeup challenge that is judged by Queen Latifah.  One model returns to the house a sore loser and causes a fight that amps up the competition for a "hair wars" photo shoot.  One model is eliminated.  Special guests include Queen Latifah, photographer & guest judge Tracy Bayne, and hairstylist Frederic Fekkai. (703)

Contact: Carmen Davenporte, (818) 977-2417

SEASON PREMIERE

"ONE TREE HILL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"The Same Deep Water As You" (TV-14, D, L ) (HDTV)

ANYTHING BUT A HONEYMOON - In a shocking season opener, the aftermath of the post-wedding car accident unfolds.  While Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) is deeply affected by Nathan's (James Lafferty) attempt to rescue Cooper (guest star Michael Trucco) and Rachel (Danneel Harris), Brooke (Sophia Bush) confronts Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) with her true feelings, and Peyton (Hilarie Burton) makes a startling discovery.  Pressured by the fact that someone might know he killed his brother, Dan (Paul Johansson) assaults Deb (Moira Kelly).  Lee Norris, Barbara Alyn Woods and Barry Corbin also star.  Greg Prange directed the episode written by Mark Schwahn (#3T5751).

Contact:  Jeff Tobler, (818) 977-3719

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

SEASON PREMIERE

"SMALLVILLE" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Zod" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

CLARK IS TRAPPED IN THE PHANTOM ZONE WHILE ZOD TAKES OVER LEX'S BODY AND PLOTS TO DESTROY EARTH; JIMMY OLSEN JOINS THE DAILY PLANET - Thrown into the Phantom Zone, a Kryptonian jail created by Jor-El, Clark (Tom Welling) finds himself without powers and surrounded by revenge-seeking criminals sent away by his father.  Meanwhile, having taken over Lex's (Michael Rosenbaum) body, Zod keeps Lana (Kristin Kreuk) captive with a demand to sire him an heir and begins his plans to turn Earth into a Krypton-like planet using the alien ship's hard drive.  After Lois (Erica Durance) and Martha's (Annette O'Toole) plane crashes near the Fortress of Solitude, Jor-El tells Martha how to kill Zod.  Back at the Daily Planet, Chloe (Allison Mack) reunites with an old flame, Jimmy Olsen (Aaron Ashmore).  John Glover also stars.  Steven S. DeKnight wrote the episode directed by James Marshall (#2T7701).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

SEASON PREMIERE

"SUPERNATURAL" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

"In My Time of Dying" (TV-PG, L, V) (HDTV)

THE WINCHESTER MEN BATTLE THE DEMON AFTER A LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT - Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) were left for dead after the Demon plowed a semi into the Impala.  Now, one of the Winchesters hovers between life and death as the surviving family must face an old and powerful adversary.  Eric Kripke wrote the episode directed by Kim Manners (#201).

Contact:  Suzanne Gomez, (818) 977-4115

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

"FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" - (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

(TV-PG, D, L, V)

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