Writing

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
For a single episode of a comedy series. Emmy(s) to writer(s) of teleplay and story if original concept was
designed for television. NOTE: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE achievements in this category that you have
seen and feel are worthy of nomination. (More than five votes in this category will void all votes in this
category.)
001 Better Off Ted

Pilot
March 18, 2009
Ted, who runs a research and development department for one of the largest companies in the world, is
asked to convince an employee to be cryonically frozen.
002 Better Off Ted

Racial Sensitivity
April 8, 2009
Ted is horrified to discover that the company's new motion sensor system doesn't detect the black
employees in the office. The company's solution? Separate drinking fountains, and hiring white people to
shadow the blacks around the building.
003 The Big Bang Theory

The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis
December 15, 2008
Christmas is a source of stress for Leonard, whose handsome colleague starts dating Penny, and his
friends, who are being tormented by Sheldon's obsession with gift-giving etiquette.

The Maternal Capacitance
February 9, 2009
A disastrous visit from Mrs. Hofstadter brings Leonard and Penny closer together.

The Vegas Renormalization
April 27, 2009
Leonard and Koothrapali take a heartbroken Wolowitz to Las Vegas, leaving Sheldon locked out of his
apartment and forced to bunk in with Penny.
006 The Bill Engvall Show

But That's Not Fair
June 12, 2008
Bill and Susan realize the kids have been receiving an allowance but not pulling their own weight around the
house to earn it. So they decide to make them clean the garage for free. The kids balk at the injustice and
decide to go on strike.
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Susan's Best Friend
July 10, 2008
After going through a divorce, Susan’s best friend, AJ, comes for a visit in her “vanabago.” It’s not long after
she arrives that her flighty, spontaneous personality, which has never set well with Bill, starts to make him
worry that he and Susan might be in a rut.

Bill Talks A Good Game
July 17, 2008
Bill suddenly discovers Trent can beat him at basketball without any help, which is a blow to Bill’s ego,
manhood and youth. Susan sees her best friend connect better with Lauren, and Susan seeks the same
kind of connection. Bryan is determined to rid the house of any possible hazards.

Snoop, Dog
July 24, 2008
Trent gets invited to a party, and Bill and Susan immediately assume alcohol will be present. Meanwhile,
Raffles gets frightened by a backfire from AJ’s “vanabago” and hides under Mr. Faulkner’s house. And
getting him out is no easy task.

No Gifts Please
June 26, 2008
Bill and Susan’s anniversary is approaching, and Susan decides they shouldn’t buy gifts for each other. Bill
begins to wonder if she really meant it. When Susan does indeed buy a gift, it turns out to be something Bill
hates.
011 Californication
The Raw & The Cooked
October 19, 2008
Hank and Karen throw a dinner party. Before guests arrive, Hank pops the question, but Karen begs off to
think it over. At dinner, it’s revealed that Hank is the likely father of Sonja’s baby. Later, Karen decides that
she can’t marry Hank.
012 Californication
No Way To Treat A Lady
October 12, 2008
Hank and Lew run into Trixie the prostitute, who makes a startling confession. Karen and Sonja decide to
work together. Becca starts her first day of school and meets a new friend. Charlie meets a porn actress and
becomes her impromptu agent.
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013 Californication
Vaginatown
October 26, 2008
After Karen dumps him, Hank moves into Ashby Manor. Lew hooks up Hank with annoying celebrity chef
Chloe Metz. Charlie helps his new client Daisy land a gig in the porn Vaginatown after meeting with the
film’s eccentric director and using $100,000 of his own savings.
014 Chuck
Chuck Versus The Seduction
October 6, 2008
To help Chuck learn the art of seduction, the team enlists the help of a legendary lothario - but is he one
martini past his prime?
015 Desperate Housewives

The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
January 18, 2009
When neighborhood handyman, Eli Scruggs passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane come to realize
just how much he affected their lives.
016 Desperate Housewives

Mirror, Mirror
October 26, 2008
Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th
birthday.
017 Eastbound & Down

Chapter One
February 15, 2009
Burned out and broke, former big-league pitcher Kenny Powers returns home to North Carolina to teach PE
at the local middle school he once attended. Wreaking havoc at school, around town and at the home of his
brother Dustin. He has his sights on his old flame, April.
018 Eastbound & Down

Chapter Four
March 8, 2009
Kenny looks to rekindle an old flame at a barbecue hosted by April and Cutler; Stevie cuts a “greatest hits”
DVD for his favorite ballplayer in hopes of getting Kenny a big-league tryout.
019 Entourage
Play'n With Fire
November 16, 2008
Unhappy with Vince's casting and acting in Smokejumpers, Verner gives Vince intentionally confusing
direction, and then fires him, leaving Ari and Dana Gordon to put out the flames. After receiving an
unexpected call from Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Turtle returns to L.A. for a clandestine meeting.
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020 Entourage
Gotta Look Up To Get Down
October 19, 2008
Vince jumps headfirst into the fashion world when he agrees to be the new face of Dolce & Gabbana. At the
funeral of Ari's studio head rival, Ari gets an offer to replace the deceased.
021 Entourage
Returns To Queen
November 23, 2008
Despite a not-so-triumphant return, the guys party up in NYC with friends and family. After getting a tip from
Vince's mom, E stalks Gus Van Sant to convince him to cast Vince. Meanwhile, Vince reconnects with his
high school sweetheart and Drama considers investing in a neighborhood watering hole.
022 Eureka
Bad To The Drone
July 29, 2008
Success comes at a price, as several citizens of Eureka discover when the Department of Defense sends a
ruthless corporate fixer (Frances Fisher) to town to conduct a performance review of Global Dynamics.
023 Everybody Hates Chris

Everybody Hates Mr. Levine
January 9, 2009
There is a city wide black out, Chris is helped to safety by a man that is the last white guy in Bed Stuy, Mr.
Levine. Chris makes it his goal to get Mr. Levine out of his apartment and into the neighborhood to make
new friends with the community.
024 Family Guy

Peter's Progress
May 17, 2009
A flashback episode where Peter faces a "hill of difficulties," on his mission to found the settlement of
Quohog and make Lady Redbush (Lois) his wife.
025 Family Guy

Ocean's Three And A Half
February 15, 2009
Bonnie Swanson finally gives birth. The medical bills put Joe in debt, so Peter and the guys plan a heist of
Carter Pewterschmidt’s vault. Meanwhile, Stewie falls in love with the new baby and courts her with original
guitar songs and an impassioned music video.
026 Flight Of The Conchords

Prime Minister
March 1, 2009
Murray gets the Conchords a paying gig, but it’s as Simon & Garfunkel impersonators. At the gig, Jemaine
meets Karen, whose desire for Jemaine is tied to his Art Garfunkel getup. The Prime Minister of New
Zealand comes to town, and expects Murray to arrange a meeting with the President.
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027 Gary Unmarried

Pilot
September 24, 2008
Gary Brooks is a recently divorced father of two, adjusting to single life and learning to deal with his ex-wife,
who is now engaged to their former marriage counselor.
028 Gary Unmarried

Gary Gets His Stuff Back
October 15, 2008
Allison insists that Gary moves his belongings out of her house. When Gary claims the pool table as his,
Allison protests because it was a gift from Gary. The war of the exes ensues when both parties try to
outmaneuver the other to obtain what they think is rightfully theirs.
029 Gary Unmarried

Gary Toughens Up Tom
December 17, 2008
When Tom gets a C- in phys. ed., Gary feels it's because he's spending too much time hanging out with Dr.
Krandall and not enough time with him. Gary sets out to change this dynamic.
030 Gary Unmarried

Gary And His Half Brother
May 6, 2009
Gary’s half brother Mitch shows up on his doorstep and brings out the maternal side in Gary usually
reserved for Allison. Tasked with making sure Tom finishes his book report on Herbert Hoover, Mitch takes
him to visit the Hoover dam, but some car trouble lands them in Vegas.
031 Gary Unmarried

Gary Gives Thanks
November 26, 2008
Gary has the kids for Thanksgiving but Allison would like them all to spend the holiday together -- kids,
grandparents and significant others. Gary rejects Allison's idea, preferring to celebrate their first holiday as a
divorced couple, seperate from his ex-wife.
032 Greek
Spring Broke
June 9, 2008
The gang hits the beach for spring break! Casey leaves all her emotional baggage back at school for some
fun in the sun. While Rusty realizes that the beach bum lifestyle isn’t for him and reunites with old friends on
his way back to Cyprus Rhodes University.
033 How I Met Your Mother

The Naked Man
November 24, 2008
The gang learns a new way to get their dates to sleep with them after Ted walks in on Robin's blind date
utilizing his failsafe move, the Naked Man; Barney resolves to use the Naked Man the next chance he gets,
and goads Ted into doing it as well.
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The Front Porch
March 16, 2009
Karen finds another woman's earring in Ted's bed; he discovers that Lily planted it there on purpose, and
that she has secretly meddled in some of his previous relationships as well.

The Three Days Rule
April 27, 2009
When Ted breaks Barney and Marshall's "three days rule" by having a "text" relationship with a girl he just
met, they play a cruel joke on him by pretending to be her.

Woooo!
November 17, 2008
A birthday party for one of Lily's co-workers leads to Robin connecting with a group of single partiers, aka
Wooo Girls; and Ted pitches a design for Goliath Bank’s new headquarters, but is up against SVEN, a
Swedish cutting edge firm.
037 It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

The Nightman Cometh
November 20, 2008
Charlie, with the help of the rest of the gang, stages a rock opera based on his song "Nightman."
038 Kath & Kim

Old
October 23, 2008
Kath cannot wait to plan her big wedding to Phil, but her insecurities kick in after Kim comments that she is
too old to be getting married. Kath’s fears multiply when she catches Phil with a younger woman.
Meanwhile, Kim suspects that her estranged husband, Craig, is having an affair.
039 Kath & Kim

Gay
November 20, 2008
Kath has an awkward moment with a gay couple while shopping for her wedding stationary. Meanwhile,
Kath begins to question Kim's new friendship with an old high school classmate. Phil becomes
self-conscious after a hairy situation occurs.
040 Krod Mandoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Premiere
April 9, 2009
Krod and the gang go on a mission to rescue General Arcadius, Krod's mentor and the leader of the
resistance against the evil Meconian Empire. Dongalor discovers he is in possession of a weapon of mass
destruction and needs to add a significant piece before it can become fully operational.
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O Biclops, Where Art Thou?
April 23, 2009
Krod is nominated for a position at the prestigious Elite Resistance Council, but first must prove his mettle
by retrieving a priceless gem from the lair of a deadly Cyclops. Aneka becomes smitten with Ralph
Longshaft, a dashing member of the council.

Succubi: The Dawn's Early Light
April 30, 2009
Krod is dispatched to light a beacon that will alert resistance leaders everywhere that Dongalor is on the
verge of activating the Eye. Dongalor scours the land in an effort to find the elusive tears of a pagan
woman, an ingredient that will finally make the Eye operational.
043 The Middleman

The Pilot Episode Sanction
June 16, 2008
Wendy starts her new career and is introduced to a whole different world after a chance encounter with The
Middleman.
044 Monk
Mr. Monk Buys A House
July 18, 2008
Fed up with a noisy neighbor, Monk decides to move into a new house, where - in addition to the usual
pitfalls of home ownership - he encounters a murder. Hector Elizondo joins the cast as Monk’s new
therapist.
045 Monk
Mr. Monk And The Genius
July 25, 2008
Monk may have finally met his match in a brilliant chess master who is suspected of having murdered his
wife.
046 Monk
Mr. Monk And The Lady Next Door
January 23, 2009
While investigating a murder at a museum of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has
trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch.
047 Monk
Mr. Monk Fights City Hall
February 20, 2009
When the parking garage where Monk's wife was killed is set for demolition, Monk intervenes -- but soon
finds himself investigating the disappearance of a city official key to preserving the site.
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048 Monk
Mr. Monk's 100th Case
September 5, 2008
"Dateline" covers Monk's handling of a serial killer case (in which four people were killed) and the gang
gathers for a viewing party to watch the piece.
049 Monk
Mr. Monk And The Other Brother
January 9, 2009
When Monk's delinquent half-brother, Jack Jr., escapes from prison and breaks into Monk's apartment, he
manipulates Monk into helping him find the person he claims framed him for murder.
050 My Boys
Decathlon: Part Deux
April 21, 2009
The gang’s annual board game decathlon is coming up, and Bobby accuses PJ of being overly competitive.
Stephanie decides to use the guys as research for a new magazine article about what guys are really like
when women aren’t around.
051 My Boys
Private Eyes
April 7, 2009
PJ starts dating someone but keeping it a secret. Brendan is taking on more responsibility than he
anticipated when it comes to opening a new nightclub. Mike finds some good reasons to keep his
moustache.
052 My Boys
Welcome Back Kalla Fotter
March 31, 2009
Bobby experiences cold feet on his wedding day, while PJ is caught in a difficult situation between Bobby
and his brother, Jack. PJ then starts feeling worried that she may be standing in the way of Bobby’s
happiness.
053 My Name Is Earl

The Magic Hour
September 25, 2008
Earl remembers destroying the wish of a Make-A-Wish kid who was dying. When he goes to make it up to
the parents, he discovers the kid is still alive. To make it up to the kid, who is now 22, Earl helps him make
a low budget, action movie.
054 My Name Is Earl

Reading Is Funda Mental Case
December 4, 2008
Set against the backdrop of Earl reading Tarzan to kids, this list item leads him to question the balance
between societal norms and freedom of choice.
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055 My Name Is Earl

Dodge's Dad
May 14, 2009
When Joy reveals that the father of her oldest son is not a stranger but instead is the sleazy Little Chubby
(Norm MacDonald), the richest and most powerful man in Camden County, Earl sets out to collect DNA to
prove Chubby's paternity and improve Joy and her kids' lives.
056 My Name Is Earl

Vote For This And I Promise To Do Something Crazy At The Emmys (aka Monkeys Take A Bath)
September 25, 2008
Earl discovers that his mother once had an affair with their childhood neighbor and is left to help his angry
and emotional father come to terms with it.
057 The New Adventures Of Old Christine

Love: A Cautionary Tale
May 13, 2009
On the day of Richard and New Christine's wedding, it seems as if everyone is finding love. As the day
wears on, however, love finds a way of falling apart for each of them and leaving Christine and the others
wondering if it's over for them.
058 The Office

Heavy Competition
April 16, 2009
Dwight's loyalty to Michael is tested when he finds a new hero in Charles. Meanwhile, Andy tries to provide
for all of Jim's emotional needs.
059 The Office

Casual Friday
April 30, 2009
Michael returns to the Office in hopes of receiving an apology from those who chose not to leave with him.
Toby deals with employees who dress inappropriately.
060 The Office

Broke
April 23, 2009
Michael's new company struggles to make early morning deliveries while the office tries to get their expense
reports in on time after Angela enforces Dunder Mifflin’s policy.
061 The Office

Cafe Disco
May 7, 2009
Michael tries to restore office morale by starting a cafe disco. Dwight uses a family remedy to help heal
Phyllis' back injury. Jim and Pam plan a secret trip to Ohio.
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062 The Office

Lecture Circuit (Parts 1 & 2)
February 5, 2009 - February 12, 2009
Michael brings Pam on a lecture circuit of the other branches to speak about why Scranton is succeeding.
Jim and Dwight struggle as new heads of the Party Planning Committee, and Andy falls for client.
063 The Office

Two Weeks
March 26, 2009
Michael Scott, having given his two weeks notice, decides to start his own paper company, but no one
seems to want to join him.
064 The Office

Dream Team
April 9, 2009
Overwhelmed with the challenge of starting a new paper company out of his condo, Michael leans on Pam
for help with assembling a sales team, tracking down investors – and simply facing the day. Meanwhile, at
Dunder-Mifflin, Jim stumbles into a soccer showdown against his new boss.
065 The Office

New Boss
March 19, 2009
Michael's 15th anniversary party is put on hold when the new, no-nonsense boss shows up at the Scranton
branch with plans of his own.
066 The Office

Moroccan Christmas
December 11, 2008
When Meredith gets drunk and lights her hair on fire during the annual Christmas party, Michael makes the
office conduct an intervention for her alcoholism. Meanwhile, Dwight has cornered the market on the most
popular toy of the season, Princess Unicorn, and sells them at a profit.
067 The Office

Blood Drive
March 5, 2009
Michael meets a girl at a blood drive. He throws a "Lonely Hearts" party hoping to see her again.
068 The Office

The Duel
January 15, 2009
The office is on eggshells because Andy still hasn't found out about fiancée Angela's affair with Dwight.
When Michael spills the beans, Dwight and Andy take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Michael is
nervous about being called down to corporate for a meeting with Wallace.
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069 The Office

Stress Relief
February 1, 2009
After Dwight's fire safety seminar goes awry, he must make amends to the stressed-out office. Michael tries
to get his employees to relax but discovers that he is the number one stressor at work. To remedy the
situation, he insists on a no-holds-barred roast of himself.
070 Parks & Recreation

Pilot
April 9, 2009
A new documentary following Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department
of Pawnee, Indiana as she attempts to advance her career and make her town more beautiful by helping
local nurse Ann Perkins turn a construction pit into a park.
071 Parks & Recreation

Rock Show
May 14, 2009
Leslie balances her personal and professional duties. Leslie attends an important meeting with a local
bigwig while her sub-committee members go to Andy’s first concert since breaking his legs.
072 Psych
An Evening With Mr. Yang
February 20, 2009
After eluding capture and disappearing years ago, the famed Yin Yang serial killer is back, and he's set his
sights on Shawn.
073 Psych
Ghosts
July 18, 2008
After Gus' boss demands he quit moonlighting at the Psych agency, Shawn must find a way to keep his
partner while simultaneously solving a haunting case and dealing with the return of his mother.
074 Psych
Lassie Did A Bad Bad Thing
January 16, 2009
Shawn and Gus must prove Lassiter's innocence when he's on the hook for a murder inside of the SBPD.
075 Pushing Daisies

Bzzzzzzzzz!
October 1, 2008
Ned, Chuck, and Emerson investigate the death of a Betty’s Bees Bee-Girl by a swarm of bees. Olive,
bursting from too many secrets, flees to a nunnery. Chuck, inspired by her shut-in aunts’ Pie Hole outing,
tries living on her own in Olive’s now vacant apartment, much to Ned’s dismay.
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076 Reaper
The Favorite
March 24, 2009
Sibling rivalry abounds when the Devil introduces Sam to his other son Morgan, a ne’er-do-well playboy
intent on taking over the “family business.” Forced to school him in the ways of soul-hunting, Sam quickly
learns what dangerous – and obnoxious – lengths Morgan will go to curry favor with Dad.
077 Reaper
I Want My Baby Back
March 31, 2009
Sam sends an escaped soul back to Hell, but when he finds her newborn baby left behind, Sam seeks help
from Demon Tony to be the baby's adoptive daddy. Things get complicated when the Devil demands that
Sam must also send the baby to Hell.
078 Reaper
No Reaper Left Behind
April 28, 2009
Intent on making Sam heir to the Underworld, The Devil enlists a private tutor to better instruct him in the
ways of the wicked. Never an eager student, Sam uses the opportunity to pump his teacher for information
on how to take down the Devil for good.
079 Reaper
To Sprong, With Love
May 12, 2009
Sam relishes the opportunity to capture the latest soul when it appears to be Mr. Sprong, the teacher who
had an inhuman ability to make his life a living hell in high school. But Sam finds revenge isn’t easy,
especially since Sprong’s powers to belittle haven’t faded with time.
080 Rita Rocks

Pilot
October 20, 2008
Rita Clemens, an overworked wife and mother, is in the middle of a full-blown identity crisis. After being
passed over for a promotion at work, she dusts off her old guitar and forms a garage band with her nosy
postal carrier and unemployed neighbor.
081 Rules Of Engagement

Poaching Timmy
April 13, 2009
When Audrey’s on-going problems with her assistant Tanya becomes too much for her to stand, Russell's
assistant Timmy (Adhir Kalyan) looks like the perfect replacement. Meanwhile, Jeff's superstitions get the
best of him as he tries to recreate the day his favorite football team won.
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082 Samantha Who?

Out Of Africa
October 20, 2008
Sam's new direction in her life leads her to Africa to help those in need. But when circumstances scare her
from taking the journey, she must keep up the facade of being out of the country to convince family and
friends that she didn't chicken out.
083 Samantha Who?

The Debt
April 16, 2009
Sam loses big at the crap table in Vegas, but a chance meeting with her ex-boss, billionaire Winston Funk,
could be the answer to her financial dilemma.
084 Samantha Who?

The Pill
October 27, 2008
Sam is given pills as apart of a clinical trial in an attempt to help her regain some of her lost memories--but
as the memories come flooding in, she is reminded of how bad she really used to be.
085 Samantha Who?

The Amazing Racist
April 9, 2009
After a series of misunderstandings, Sam discovers that she needs to be a better friend to Frank, and
Andrea fears that she will lose all the perks that come with dating a celebrity when her boyfriend is outed as
gay.
086 The Sarah Silverman Program

Patriot Tact
October 23, 2008
Sarah thinks she sees Osama Bin Laden and runs him over with her car. After discovering it wasn't him,
Sarah is ridiculed, and sets out to make sure that no one forgets the horrors of 9/11. Steve misunderstands
the term "full release," and causes catastrophe at a massage parlor.
087 Scrubs
My Finale
May 6, 2009
J.D. plans to say goodbye to Sacred Heart, but will his final day stand up to his fantasy of scoring a hug from
Dr. Cox or learning the Janitor’s real name?
088 Scrubs
My Soul On Fire II
April 15, 2009
Janitor and Lady’s quirky tropical seaside wedding ceremony affirms the romance for the strongest and
oddest of Sacred Heart couples.
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089 Secret Diary Of A Call Girl

Episode 205
February 15, 2009
Belle decides she will reveal her profession to Alex, but before she sees him, she has a client. Alex stops
by unexpectedly and finds Belle caught in the act. Alex puts the pieces together and confronts Ben – did he
know this whole time that she’s a prostitute?
090 The Starter Wife

Mollywood
October 24, 2008
Molly's burgeoning writing career takes a toll on her personal relationships.

The French Disconnection
November 14, 2008
Kenny, who has sprung into action as the producer on Molly’s movie, calls to tell her Jolie Driver, the
powerful talent agent who happens to be Zach's ex-wife, has read Molly’s script and wants to have lunch
with them to discuss some of her actresses.

Diary Of A Mad Ex-Housewife
October 10, 2008
Things seem to be looking up — that is, until Molly's journal is stolen from Zach's party and juicy tidbits about
friends and foes alike are published anonymously on Hollywood's most read gossip site, Dizzy Land. What
will happen when everyone discovers that she's "The Hollywood Ex Wife"?
093 30 Rock
Reunion
December 4, 2008
Liz and an unwilling Jack attend Liz's high school reunion. Liz discovers that her classmates viewed her as
a vicious bully and Jack finds emotional solace by impersonating a popular student. Back at 30 Rock, Tracy
and Jenna think Kenneth is getting too many laughs in the elevator.
094 30 Rock
Christmas Special
December 11, 2008
To brighten her first Christmas alone, Liz convinces her staff to participate in a charity program called
“Letters to Santa”. Meanwhile, Jack has an almost-perfect pre-Christmas visit with his mother, Colleen,
(guest star Elaine Stritch) until he accidentally backs into her with his car.
095 30 Rock
Apollo, Apollo
March 26, 2009
As he turns fifty, Jack tries to recapture the simple joys of childhood. Liz nearly kills Jenna in a fight over
her loser ex-boyfriend Dennis Duffy. To apologize, Liz lets Jenna reveal an embarrassing secret.
Meanwhile, Tracy uses his millions to go into space. Kind of.
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096 30 Rock
Mamma Mia
May 7, 2009
Liz helps Jack find his real father, despite Jack’s misgivings. Tracy has his own father issues as he
introduces everyone to an illegitimate “son” who is clearly just a scam artist. Meanwhile, Liz succeeds in
stealing the spotlight from a none-too-happy Jenna.
097 30 Rock
Kidney Now!
May 14, 2009
Jack assembles a cast of musical all-stars for a benefit concert to get his own father a kidney. Tracy returns
to his old high school to give a graduation speech. And Liz finds fifteen minutes of fame as, of all things, a
relationship expert.
098 'Til Death

Joy Ride
September 17, 2008
Eddie buys a flashy new sports car. Joy feels replaced - and attempts to regain his attention by staging a
faux affair with a coworker.
099 Two And A Half Men

I'd Like To Start With The Cat
February 9, 2009
Charlie finds himself in couples counseling.
100 Two And A Half Men

Hello, I Am Alan Cousteau
April 13, 2009
Evelyn finally meets Chelsea and Charlie tries to prevent them from becoming friends.
101 Ugly Betty

Crush'd
November 6, 2008
Betty works overtime to get the attention of her cute neighbor, struggling musician Jesse. Meanwhile, Betty’s
life gets even more complicated when a maxed out and suddenly homeless Amanda becomes her
temporary roommate. And in other Mode developments, Marc vacillates when Cliff wants them to move in
together.
102 Ugly Betty

When Betty Met YETI
November 20, 2008
Competition gets fierce when Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program that
could be their ticket out of assistant-land . . . but there’s only room for one of them.
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103 Ugly Betty

There's No Place Like Mode
February 19, 2009
Fashion Week brings chaos to the Modies, as Betty copes with simultaneously putting on a show for a
bizarre new designer named Heinrich and with an assignment from YETI partnering up with Matt who works
at a sports magazine.
104 Ugly Betty

The Fall Issue
May 21, 2009
The sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Meanwhile,
Wilhelmina demands that Claire tender her resignation at a big awards ceremony or she'll reveal Claire's
dark secret to Cal Hartley; Matt lets his jealousy over Henry get the best of him.
105 Ugly Betty

Crimes Of Fashion
December 25, 2008
An accident leaves the Modies stunned, and Betty tries to piece together what really happened when a
police detective comes looking for some answers. Meanwhile, Ignacio learns something shocking about
Hilda and the coach.
106 United States Of Tara

Work
February 1, 2009
Tara worries Max may be more interested in her alters than her. After gaining reassurance, Tara plans a
“sex date” with Max. Tara’s sister Charmaine recommends she meet her boss Tiffany (Jessica St. Clair) for
a potential mural project. As Tara prepares for her “date,” the pressure becomes too much.

Revolution
February 15, 2009
Tara turns into “T” and takes off in her car. Max and Charmaine go after her and Marshall throws a party as
an excuse to be near his crush, Jason. Charmaine, Max and “T” all return home to discover a raging party
going on.

Transition
February 22, 2009
Tara’s parents, Bev (Pamela Reed) and Frank (Fred Ward), are visiting to celebrate Charmaine’s birthday.
But when Frank approaches Max about taking the kids, Max does everything to prevent Tara from switching.
When Tara learns of her parents’ plan she is hurt that they think she is an unfit parent.
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Abundance
March 8, 2009
Max has his hands full while “Alice” is out again. Marshall fears Jason’s father knows about his crush on
Jason. The boys grow closer, albeit platonically. Max decides to embrace his time with “Alice,” even though
he misses his wife.
110 Weeds
The Three Coolers
July 7, 2008
After Bubbie's death, the Botwin family sits shiva. Later, Nancy is sent on a mission and brings Andy along.
Lenny decides to sell the house. Meanwhile, Celia continues her flirtation with Captain Till, and Doug finds
refuge with the Botwins.
111 Weeds
No Man Is Pudding
July 14, 2008
Nancy discovers her new retail job isn't as mundane as it appears. Celia's deal with Captain Till brings her
dangerously close to the action. Meanwhile, having been left in the desert by Nancy, Andy joins a pack of
immigrants and a very unfriendly coyote.
112 Weeds
Yes I Can
July 28, 2008
When Nancy is denied a share of the incoming pot by Guillermo, she decides to go over his head to
Esteban. Celia discovers the cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies. Silas and Lisa get intimate, while
Shane discovers some shocking photos. Andy and Doug begin interviewing for their human smuggling
operation.
113 Weeds
If You Work For A Living, Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?
September 15, 2008
The DEA brings Nancy in for questioning, forcing her to explain things to Esteban. Celia travels deep into
Mexico to make amends with estranged daughter Quinn. Meanwhile, Silas meets Lisa’s ex-husband and
Doug finds a reason to live. Nancy makes a shocking revelation to Esteban.
114 Worst Week

Pilot
September 22, 2008
Sam and Melanie have a baby on the way and are planning to get married, but have yet to tell the
bride-to-be's conservative parents. The couple decides to reveal their news over a quiet dinner, but the
evening doesn't go as planned.
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115 Worst Week

The Truck
October 13, 2008
Sam and Mel continue to keep their upcoming nuptials secret, but after a hectic day with the family, the
secret explodes in their face.
End of Category
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Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
For a single episode of a drama series. Emmy(s) to writer(s) of teleplay and story if original concept was
designed for television. NOTE: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE achievements in this category that you have
seen and feel are worthy of nomination. (More than five votes in this category will void all votes in this
category.)
116 Army Wives

Would You Know My Name
June 8, 2008
Following the aftermath of the bombing at the Hump Bar, the Army Wives struggle to put their lives back
together.
117 Army Wives

The Hero Returns
July 6, 2008
Trevor returns home a hero but is conflicted about the praise being showered on him. Frank, still in Iraq,
becomes increasingly worried about Denise’s newfound independence, particularly her affinity for her new
motorcycle.
118 Army Wives

Mothers And Wives
August 17, 2008
Claudia Joy's mother makes an unexpected visit to the Holden household. Roland counsels a lonely
teenager whose father was recently killed in Iraq.
119 Battlestar Galactica

The Hub
June 6, 2008
During an attack on a Cylon resurrection hub, President Laura Roslin learns that Gaius Baltar bears
responsibility for the near-eradication of humanity. Furious, she refuses him medical aid. But after her
long-dead spiritual advisor leads her to a revelation, Laura saves Baltar -- and admits her feelings for
Admiral Adama.

Daybreak (Part 2)
March 20, 2009
As the conflict reaches its climax, Cylons and humans face a stark choice: a leap of faith towards peace or a
battle to the death.

Revelations
June 13, 2008
Rebel Cylons hold President Roslin hostage, hoping to pry their revered Final Four from their hiding places
in the fleet. Meanwhile, Starbuck's mystery Viper may hold a vital clue to the location of Earth.
19

Blood On The Scales
February 6, 2009
The success or failure of a violent and irreversible coup aboard The Galactica depends on the capacity of its
combatants to make decisions that are at once brutal and heartbreaking.
123 The Beast

Pilot
January 15, 2009
Veteran FBI Agent Charles Barker is paired with rookie Ellis Dove as a newly paired crime fighting duo.
Barker trains Ellis in his hard-edged and psychologically clever style of agenting. Meanwhile, tension arises
when Ellis is asked to help investigate his partner.
124 Big Love

Prom Queen
February 1, 2009
Sarah, seeking anything “normal”, persuades Ben to take her to Prom. Normalcy remains elusive when
Sarah tells Ben she’s pregnant. Meanwhile, Nicki’s infiltration of the DA’s office brings her closer to her
father’s case. Bill decides neutrality is a luxury he can’t ethically afford deciding to put Roman away.
125 Big Love

On Trial
February 8, 2009
Roman’s conviction is on Bill’s mind as he operates stealthily to insure the Prophet remains behind bars. But
family life must go on, and Bill proposes to Ana. Grieving her mother’s death, the engagement to Ana brings
some joy to Margene, but Sarah struggles once her baby arrives.
126 Big Love

Come Ye Saints
February 22, 2009
The Henrickson’s take a cross-country pilgrimage in an effort to more deeply connect to their Mormon
history. Despite Bill’s best intentions, the family learns more about itself than originally planned as secrets
are revealed, doubts are confronted, and the family’s fabric is stretched to the limits.
127 Breaking Bad

Grilled
March 15, 2009
Walt and Jesse find themselves in close quarters with an unhinged Tuco. Marie and Hank comfort Skyler,
who is distraught over Walt’s disappearance. Hank pays a visit to Mrs. Pinkman on some not-so-official
business.
128 Breaking Bad

Bit by a Dead Bee
March 22, 2009
Walt and Jesse cover their tracks, but as a result, both of their financial situations suffer. Meanwhile, Hank
and his DEA colleagues may have a break in their meth investigation.
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129 Breaking Bad

Breakage
April 5, 2009
Tensions and bills mount at the White household. Hank makes progress at work, but struggles with some
residual effects from his encounter with Tuco. Jesse takes charge and assembles a crew of dealers to get
their product out on the streets.
130 Breaking Bad

Peekaboo
April 12, 2009
Walt returns to work. Skinny Pete gets ripped off and when Jesse steps in to “handle it,” he gets more than
he bargained for. Skyler finally gets to thank Gretchen for paying for Walt’s treatment.
131 Breaking Bad

4 Days Out
May 3, 2009
After Walt undergoes a PET-CT scan, the family wait for news about his treatment. Fearing the worst, Walt
decides to cook as much as he can with the time he has left. Jesse’s relationship with Jane develops, but is
put on hold when he and Walt begin their marathon cook.
132 Breaking Bad

Phoenix
May 24, 2009
The Whites welcome a new addition. Walter Jr. launches a new website in an effort to aid his struggling
family. Jesse’s addiction begins to spiral out of control. Jane and Jesse’s relationship leads to friction with
both Walt and Donald.
133 Breaking Bad

ABQ
May 31, 2009
Skyler and Walt collide in the season finale as her frustration with his secrecy finally comes to a head.
Jesse self-destructs after a personal blow, forcing Walt to come to his aid. Donald’s grief leads to tragedy.
134 Brotherhood
The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth
November 23, 2008
Tommy surprises Eileen with a concrete possibility for their new life away from The Hill, but Eileen worries
Tommy won’t ever give up politics. Declan and Cassie are faced with the difficulties of their marriage.
Michael’s paranoia goes into overdrive with the absence of Kath and Colin at Nozzoli’s BBQ.
135 Brotherhood
Birnam Wood Comes To Dunsinane
December 21, 2008
When Speaker Donatello’s critical condition makes Tommy the heir apparent for the Speakership of the
House, Freddie Cork maneuvers to get on Tommy’s good side. With the Italian mob, the Rhode Island
Police, and the Feds after him, Michael’s obsessive need to find Colin puts everyone in jeopardy.
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136 Brothers & Sisters

Troubled Waters (Part 1)
March 1, 2009
The Walker family experiences the thrill of a new life born and the terror of loss when one of their own has a
life-threatening crisis.

Troubled Waters (Part 2)
March 1, 2009
Kitty returns home as a new mom in the aftermath of her husband's heart attack. Meanwhile, Rebecca turns
to her father for help when she discovers some information that could destroy the family business and send
someone to prison.

Mexico
May 10, 2009
Nora finds Tommy in a cult like group in Mexico. She persuades the family to come help her bring Tommy
home.
139 Burn Notice

Double Booked
September 11, 2008
Michael’s old mentor, Larry, comes back from the dead to offer him a job—killing a millionaire’s wife. Michael
has no choice but to take the case and avert the woman’s murder.
140 Burn Notice

Sins Of Omission
February 26, 2009
A mysterious woman from Michael's past shows up at his loft with a plea: Help her retrieve her kidnapped
son from a black market trader. Meanwhile, Michael meets with a rogue burned agent and tries to make
friends before one of them gets killed.
141 Burn Notice

Good Soldier
September 18, 2008
Michael is enlisted by Fiona's new boyfriend to help Henry, a private bodyguard who is being blackmailed
into helping kidnap an oil heiress.
142 Burn Notice

Hot Spot
January 29, 2009
Michael, Fiona and Sam pose as a gang of ruthless car thieves to stop a thug who is threatening a local high
school football star. Meanwhile, Fiona and Michael track down the man responsible for the explosion at
Michael's loft.
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143 Burn Notice

Bad Breaks
February 12, 2009
Jason Bly, a federal agent who has a knack for giving Michael trouble, returns to Miami to force Michael to
hand over some blackmail materials. When they get trapped in a bank robbery together, however, the two
enemies must work together to survive.
144 Burn Notice

Seek And Destroy
February 5, 2009
Michael poses as a corporate security specialist to help a wealthy art dealer track down a hacker in the
company. The security breach turns out to be more complicated than Michael or his client imagined, and
things take a deadly turn.
145 Burn Notice

Lesser Evil
March 5, 2009
In the season finale, Michael learns some surprising facts about Victor's past, and is forced to take on Carla
in a final showdown.
146 Castle
Flowers For Your Grave
March 9, 2009
A wildly famous mystery novelist, Richard Castle, who is bored with his own success, learns that a
real-world copycat killer has started staging murders from scenes depicted in his novels.
147 Castle
A Chill Goes Through Her Veins
April 6, 2009
A frozen woman found tangled in steel bars at a construction site leads Castle and Beckett to a years-old
mystery and a long abandoned case. As the two uncover startling revelations about the victim’s past, the
investigation forces Beckett to face some difficult memories of her own.
148 The Closer

Split Ends
September 1, 2008
After a hair stylist for a television show is murdered, Brenda and the squad must wade through a history of
domestic violence and secret addresses to find the murderer.
149 The Closer

Time Bomb
September 15, 2008
In the summer finale, Brenda investigates the death of a teenager that might be related to a highly organized
plan to massacre hundreds of innocent people. The squad races against the clock to track down a bomb
before it can explode.
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150 The Closer

Cherry Bomb
July 28, 2008
A girl commits suicide after being raped. Brenda knows her chances of proving the rape are slim, so she
sets out to convict the boy of murder in order to elicit a rape confession. In the process, she uncovers a
ruthless sexual game being played at the boy’s school.
151 The Closer

Sudden Death
August 25, 2008
After Det. Julio Sanchez’s brother is shot, the entire squad will not rest until they find the culprit. The
investigation is jeopardized by an overzealous detective and a leak within the department.
152 The Closer

Controlled Burn
July 14, 2008
Griffith Park is a blazing inferno and four people have been found dead. While firefighters desperately try
and contain the fire Brenda’s pyromaniac nemesis, Bill Croelick, enters the scene as a reporter follows the
squad.
153 Cold Case

November 22nd
April 26, 2009
Rush and crew investigate the murder of a transient pool hustler who was killed the same day as JFK.
154 Criminal Minds

Masterpeice
November 19, 2008
An Unsub presents himself to the team and reveals to them that he is a serial killer who has murdered seven
women over the years and at this moment has five other victims who will die in less than ten hours unless
the team can stop him.
155 Criminal Minds

Mayhem
September 24, 2008
Hotch's SUV explodes leaving Kate seriously injured. Hotch fights to keep Kate alive as the team tracks
down the terrorists responsible for the bombing. They discover the bombing is a diversion so that the
terrorists can carry out an assassination of a VIP undergoing medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
156 Criminal Minds

The Shade Of Gray
April 22, 2009
An AMBER alert is activated for a young boy in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and the BAU suspect it to be the
work of a pedophile who has abducted and killed two other boys.
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157 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

For Warrick
October 9, 2008
The CSI team comes together to solve who gunned down colleague Warrick Brown. The investigation
reveals secrets about Warrick’s personal life as well as the possibility that the killer could have been one of
their own.

19 Down...; 1 To Go
December 11, 2008 - January 15, 2009
The CSI team is shocked and saddened when working with Dr. Raymond Langston on the "Dick & Jane"
murders, Grissom announces that his time as a CSI has come to an end and offers Langston a permanent
position on the CSI team.

Deep Fried & Minty Fresh
February 12, 2009
Langston and Nick are called to investigate a murder at a fast food restaurant and have quite a task ahead
of them when they discover that much of the evidence is coated in cooking oil.

The Descent of Man
April 9, 2009
Nick's case of a deceased skydiver takes an interesting turn when Catherine discovers there may be a
connection between the skydiver and a mysterious double murder case.

A Space Oddity
April 16, 2009
When Hodges and Wendy run into each other at a science fiction convention for one of their favorite classic
television shows, they end up investigating the murder of one of their beloved actors.

Say Uncle
November 13, 2008
After a shooting involving a young boy occurs right in the middle of Koreatown, none of the witnesses will
speak to the CSI team investigating the case.

Young Man With A Horn
December 4, 2008
When a popular young singer is found dead outside an infamous Las Vegas nightclub, the CSI team
uncovers a link between the present day crime and a murder from over 50 years ago.
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Miscarriage Of Justice
February 19, 2009
While Langston testifies in the trial of a respected Congressman, new evidence sends the CSIs back to the
lab to reopen the investigation.

Let It Bleed
October 30, 2008
During the course of an investigation, the CSIs discover that their victim, a young woman who was
murdered and found with several different blood types in her system, is the daughter of a wanted criminal.

Turn, Turn, Turn
March 5, 2009
When the CSIs are called to a murder scene at a familiar motel, Nick is thrown for a loop as he pieces
together three separate murder investigations that all took place at the same establishment over the course
of a year.

The Gone Dead Train
April 30, 2009
A series of indeterminate deaths test the deductive powers of the CSI team, who fear that a public health
emergency may be in the offing. Meanwhile, a friendly rivalry over who will win an upcoming bikini contest
takes a deadly turn...
168 CSI: NY
Grounds For Deception
May 15, 2009
Stella gets in big trouble when Mac finds out she didn't follow an order.
169 CSI: NY
Yahrzeit
April 29, 2009
While investigating a murder, Detective Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) interviews Auschwitz survivor Abraham
Klein (Ed Asner). Evidence leads to the discovery that Klein is actually Klaus Braun, a Nazi war criminal
who pretended to be what he most despised to enter the US post WWII and elude capture.
170 CSI: NY
Greater Good
May 6, 2009
A character driven show where Mac confronts an ex-con who was possibly wrongfully imprisoning, while
Danny and Lindsay confront the issues of becoming first time parents.
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171 Damages
I Lied, Too.
January 7, 2009
Season Premiere. Patty Hewes is launching a charitable foundation when a mysterious package arrives
from Daniel Purcell (William Hurt). She refuses to help, but when Purcell's wife is murdered, Patty's drawn
into a vast corporate conspiracy. Meanwhile, Ellen Parsons pursues her revenge against Patty and
billionaire Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson).
172 Damages
New York Sucks.
February 18, 2009
As new tension develops between Ellen and Patty over how to proceed in the case against Ultima National
Resources, Ellen provides the FBI with a new lead to bring Patty down: Patty's Uncle Pete.
173 Dexter
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
October 12, 2008
While with Rita’s kids, Dexter encounters a pedophile and must decide if he fits The Code. Debra has a
homicide to solve and Freebo is the suspect. Dexter knows Freebo didn’t do it, but must find a way to prove
it. Dexter learns that Miguel wants to befriend him.
174 Dexter
Easy As Pie
November 9, 2008
Miguel offers Dexter a new potential victim, but Dexter isn’t sure she fits the Code. Angry, Miguel makes
Dexter believe the friendship is in danger. A sickly friend of Dexter’s, Camilla, asks him to help end her life,
insisting she would never ask a friend to act against his conscience.
175 Dexter
About Last Night
November 23, 2008
Dexter starts to fear that Miguel may have strayed from the newly taught Code. Sylvia tells Rita that she’s
convinced that Miguel is having an affair. Rita confronts Miguel about his indiscretions. Meanwhile, Anton
is confirmed to have been taken by the Skinner, sending Debra into a furious search.
176 Dirty Sexy Money

The Birthday Present
October 1, 2008
Even as Lisa and Nick plan to celebrate his birthday privately and quietly, Tripp and Letitia Darling decide to
throw a lavish party for Nick on their yacht.

The Injured Party
November 19, 2008
Letitia hits a young, pretty bicyclist with her car. To avoid another public scandal, Tripp invites Wrenn to
recuperate at the Darling mansion, where she charms a few but makes others suspicious.
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The Summer House
December 3, 2008
As Karen prepares for her wedding day, she is convinced that this fifth marriage – to family nemesis Simon
Elder -- will end in happily ever after. But Tripp is still suspicious of Simon's real motives and wants Nick to
make one last-ditch effort to hault the wedding.

The Plan
December 10, 2008
Filled with love for Carmelita, newly-elected Senator Patrick Darling goes against Nick and Tripp’s advice
and invites her to his inauguration. Meanwhile Chase defies his agreement with the Darlings and threatens
to go public with his accusation that Patrick murdered his sister.
180 Eli Stone

Grace
October 21, 2008
Eli’s latest vision comes to him in the form of a gorgeous, confident, brunette woman singing to him. At a
baseball game, Eli discovers that Grace is real after all which leads to a whirlwind romance between the
two.
181 ER
Heal Thyself
November 13, 2008
ER's past and present meet when Dr. Banfield (Angela Bassett) fights to save the life of a young girl and is
faced with the painful memory of her young son’s tragic last day while under the care of Dr. Mark Greene
(Anthony Edwards) at County.
182 ER
And In The End
April 2, 2009
In ER's final episode, the staff struggles through 24 hours in the ER. Children are born, a teenage nearly
dies of alcohol poisoning, an elderly man faces the death of his wife, an AIDS patient deals with cancer; and
through it all, the underfunded, overwhelmed ER staff soldier on.
183 Friday Night Lights

Tomorrow Blues
January 14, 2009
Tim has second thoughts about college; Matt prepares to leave his grandmother and Julie behind; Landry
and Tyra face an uncertain future as he helps her make fateful decisions; and Lyla’s dreams lay in the hands
of her estranged uncle. Despite a successful season, Coach Taylor’s coaching future is uncertain.
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Hello, Goodbye
October 22, 2008
Tyra gets wooed by Cash, the new bad boy rodeo star in town and ends her relationship with Landry. After
years of being away, Saracen’s mother Shelby tries to re-enter his life. Smash has an emotional goodbye as
he leaves Dillon for the first time in his life.

How The Other Half Lives
October 15, 2008
The pressure builds for Coach Taylor to make changes to his team for an upcoming game. Fans lose faith in
Saracen and turn to the new quarterback, J.D. McCoy. Tim gets dragged into a risky business scheme in
order to get out of debt, despite Lyla’s caution.

A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
December 17, 2008
Saracen continues to struggle caring for his grandmother as her mental health rapidly deteriorates. Lyla is
still reeling after discovering her father gambled away her college fund when she learns that she has been
accepted to the college of her dreams. Tensions between J.D. and Joe reach a boiling point.

Keeping Up Appearances
November 12, 2008
J.D. McCoy has gained popularity as the new star quarterback, but his skills are tested at Friday night’s big
rival game. Meanwhile, Landry thinks he is finally over Tyra when he meets Devin, the seemingly perfect
girl, but he quickly learns Devin isn’t who she appears to be.

New York, New York
November 19, 2008
Jason follows a job opportunity to New York and brings Riggins along for the ride. As Cash prepares to
leave for his rodeo tour, Tyra is torn between following him or her college dream. Coach Taylor deals with a
sudden vacancy in the Panthers’ coaching staff.

Underdogs
January 7, 2009
The Taylors and McCoys’ friendship disintegrates after a scuffle between J.D. and Joe. Buddy tries to repair
his relationship with Lyla, while Landry and Tyra try to rekindle their romance. Matt is conflicted about
leaving Dillon. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the Panthers as they head to the state championship.
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190 Fringe
Pilot
September 9, 2008
When a plane lands at Logan Airport without a person on board alive, FBI agent Olivia Dunham is assigned
to the investigative team. After her partner and lover, John Scott, suffers severe chemical burns, she seeks
help from a brilliant but unstable and institutionalized scientist and his estranged son.
191 Fringe
Bound
January 20, 2009
Olivia escapes her abductors only to discover she's the target of investigation by a vengeful Homeland
Security consultant assigned to monitor the Fringe Division. Meanwhile, Olivia's sister comes to visit, and
the team investigates the case of an epidemiologist who was killed by a giant cold virus.
192 Fringe
There's More Than One Of Everything
May 12, 2009
Walter's gone missing and Peter goes looking for him in all his usual places. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to track
down Jones because she has reason to believe he is behind another crime.
193 Ghost Whisperer

Threshold
November 14, 2008
With Jim now dead, he struggles with the idea of leaving Melinda behind and crossing over. Determined to
talk with her before doing anything, Jim is frustrated when he discovers Melinda's grief is blocking her ability
to see ghosts, including him.
194 Ghost Whisperer

Saving Our Souls
October 24, 2008
Melinda and Jim attempt to take a vacation by going on a cruise on the SS Claridon, an old ocean liner on
its final voyage before being scrapped. However, once aboard Melinda notices that the newlywed couple in
the stateroom next to them is haunted by a potentially dangerous ghost.
195 Ghost Whisperer

Delusions Of Grandview
March 6, 2009
After admitting to Sam that she can see ghosts, Melinda sets out to eliminate his skepticism by having him
tag along on one of her cases.
196 Ghost Whisperer

Ghost In The Machine
October 17, 2008
When Ned shows Melinda his online gaming community, Altworld2, Melinda discovers a ghost is haunting
the game.
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197 Gossip Girl

Gone With The Will
January 12, 2009
Bart's will is read and everyone learns the fate of the Bass empire. Plus, Dan discovers the secret between
Rufus and Lily, and must decide what to do with the information.
198 Gossip Girl

Summer, Kind of Wonderful
September 1, 2008
GOSSIP GIRL heads to the Hamptons as summer comes to a close. Guest Stars include author Jay
McInerney (Bright Lights, Big City), socialite Tinsley Mortimer and Madchen Amick.
199 Grey's Anatomy

What A Difference A Day Makes
May 7, 2009
As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured
in a car crash as they were heading to their graduation ceremony, is admitted to the ER. Meanwhile, Izzie
fears the worst when she begins experiencing familiar symptoms.
200 Grey's Anatomy

Not Good At Saying Sorry (One More Chance)
April 30, 2009
As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek’s wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her
handful-of-a-mother, Robbie. Meanwhile, a newly sober Thatcher visits his daughters, Meredith and Lexie,
in order to make amends.
201 Heroes
A Clear And Present Danger
February 2, 2009
Months after explosions brought down Pinehurst and Primatech, our Heroes try to put the past behind them
and begin new lives. Claire’s attempt to live a regular life is cut short when she uncovers a deadly plot
orchestrated by Nathan. Meanwhile, Sylar begins the search for his real parents.
202 Heroes
Cold Snap
March 23, 2009
Parkman tries to save Daphne from the gunshot wound still endangering her life, Angela Petrelli seeks help
from an old friend to escape Danko's men, Hiro and Ando find themselves babysitting Matthew Parkman Jr.,
and Tracy agrees to be the bait HRG needs to draw out the finally-revealed Rebel.
203 House
Birthmarks
October 14, 2008
House gets back to his roots and a patient falls ill searching for her own.
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204 House
Unfaithful
February 16, 2009
A fake case becomes a real one as the team treats a priest whose past has taken his faith from him.
205 House
Locked In
March 30, 2009
A man injured in a bicycle accident is “locked in” his own body and needs the help of house and the team to
save his life.
206 House
Simple Explanation
April 6, 2009
Kutner unexpectedly commits suicide, leaving House and the team to find the answer why, all while Taub
treats a patient whose dying husband mysteriously gets better as she becomes sicker.
207 In Plain Sight

A Fine Meth
August 17, 2008
The family regroups after Mary's ordeal; Marshall & Stan deal with Spanky.
208 In Plain Sight

Trojan Horst
June 22, 2008
Mary and Marshall are caught in the cross-fire of a contract killer while transporting a witness.
209 In Plain Sight

Iris Doesn't Live Here Anymore
July 13, 2008
An entire family is forced to enter WITSEC after their teenaged daughter witnesses a gang murder.
210 In Treatment
Walter - Week Six
May 18, 2009
Paul tries to get Walter to embrace his vulnerable side.
211 In Treatment
Oliver - Week Six
May 18, 2009
Ignoring Paul’s and Oliver’s objections, Luke and Bess come up with a plan that will alter their family
structure and dynamics.
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212 In Treatment
April - Week Four
April 26, 2009
Paul crosses a professional boundary after analyzing April’s anxieties involving her brother and mother.
213 In Treatment
Gina - Week Six
May 18, 2009
Gina bristles over a frustrated Paul’s accusation that she’s not involved with her patients.
214 In Treatment
Mia - Week Four
April 26, 2009
Paul exposes the emotional insecurity that may have led to Mia’s recent unruly weekend.
215 Kings
Goliath (Parts 1 and 2)
March 15, 2009
When soldier David Shepherd unwittingly rescues the King’s kidnapped son, it is the turning point of a war
and David’s life. He is thrust into life in the capital, where politics, intrigue, opportunity, and a powerful
King’s favor will challenge his ideals... ultimately training him to be the future King.
216 The L Word

Last Word
March 8, 2009
In the final episode of the series, what starts out as a celebration of friendship quickly ends in a web of
betrayal and deceit. Police Sergeant Duffy orders the girls to head down to the station for questioning in
connection with Jenny’s untimely death.
217 Law & Order

Chattel
January 7, 2009
During drawn-out divorce proceedings, woman threatens husband that she'll reveal adopted daughter is a
restavek and husband was driving force behind getting him unless exorbitant alimony and custody of
natural-born children is given.
218 Law & Order

Promote This
April 29, 2009
Everybody games the system. Teens try to take back America one street at a time.
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219 Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Betrayed
June 22, 2008
A cheating couple run off together, and disappear into thin air leaving the jilted older wife, who used to date
Captain Ross, to try and pick up the pieces, until she becomes a suspect.

Vanishing Act
July 20, 2008
When celebrity illusionist Miles Stone disappears from his own stunt, Goren and Eames must explore the
exclusive and very secretive world of magic and magicians in order to unravel the mystery.

Neighborhood Watch
August 10, 2008
When the decapitated, stabbed, and mutilated body of Kyle Jones is found in Maspeth Creek, the entire
community is a suspect when it becomes clear that he was not welcome in the neighborhood.

Frame
August 24, 2008
A picture left at his mother’s grave leads Goren down a treacherous path into his past.

Last Rites
August 17, 2008
Logan goes to war with an ambitious A.D.A. planning to run for Attorney General, after a deathbed
confession to a priest reopens an investigation into a 16-year-old case where she may have prosecuted the
wrong person for personal gain.
224 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Ballerina
March 17, 2009
Investigating a double murder, SVU Detectives Benson and Stabler enter the weird world of Park Avenue
socialite Birdie Sulloway (Carol Burnett), a former ballet dancer who, with the help of her sycophantic
“nephew” Chet, has been on a murder spree for forty years.

Swing
October 14, 2008
Stabler is forced to confront his mother and the ghosts of his childhood when he learns that his daughter is
in trouble with the law and in desperate need of psychiatric attention.
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Lead
March 10, 2009
A pediatrician who is a convicted child molester is killed after his trial. But the guilty party's questionable
mental competency may not allow them to stand trial. Alex Cabot returns to the DA's office to prosecute the
accused.

Liberties
May 19, 2009
A letter-of-the-law judge is faced with the ultimate crisis of conscience when he must choose between
upholding the law or protecting the son who was kidnapped as a toddler thirty years earlier, and is now a
violent criminal.

PTSD
December 2, 2008
A rape case involving a female marine stirs up painful memories for Benson.
229 Legend Of The Seeker

Reckoning
May 23, 2009
As a last hope for defeating Rahl, Richard tries to harness the power of the Boxes of Orden by putting them
together just as Kahlan confesses him. But when a Mord Sith touches him with her agiel, the crossing of
magic transports Richard into a distant future.

Sacrifice
January 24, 2009
Disguised as a Mord'Sith, Kahlan infiltrates a D'Haran prison to save a past relation.

Puppeteer
January 17, 2009
Aided by young Rachel, Zedd tries to prevent Darken Rahl from acquiring the third and last Box of Orden.
232 Leverage
The Bank Shot Job
December 30, 2008
While working a con on a corrupt judge, the team gets caught up in a bank robbery, and Nate and Sophie
are taken as hostages, along with their mark. They must not only keep their own con going without being
discovered, but also help two very desperate armed robbers.
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233 Leverage
The Nigerian Job
December 7, 2008
A desperate aerospace CEO asks Nate Ford – an insurance investigator – to lead a team of expert thieves to
recover airplane designs from the rival company that took them. But there’s a twist: the designs were never
the CEO’s to begin with.
234 Leverage
The Second David Job
February 24, 2009
In the second part of the series finale, Nate challenges his nemeses as he plans to steal both David
statuettes right out from under their noses. Nate’s bigger challenge is to get his fractured team to work
together again. Either Nate gets his vengeance, or his friends go to jail.
235 Leverage
The Stork Job
January 6, 2009
The Leverage crew goes after a Serbian adoption agency that’s scamming money from desperate American
couples looking to adopt needy war orphans. To entrap the ringleader and rescue the children, the team
must hijack the local production of an independent horror movie.
236 Leverage
The Two-Horse Job
December 16, 2008
A high-rolling Wall Street broker burns down his own stable to kill off his underperforming racehorses. The
Leverage team goes to Kentucky to help the heartbroken horse trainer who has lost everything and who also
happens to be the father of Eliot’s high school sweetheart.
237 Leverage
The Miracle Job
December 23, 2008
When the downtown church of Nate’s former priest is about to be razed by a profiteering real estate
developer, the Leverage team must steal a miracle in order to save it. But as the story progresses, the
question arises as to who exactly is saving whom.
238 Leverage
The Juror #6 Job
February 10, 2009
When Parker attends jury duty in order to keep up the legitimacy of one of her aliases, she notices some
strange things at the trial. It seems someone is trying to buy a favorable verdict, but not if the Leverage
team can steal it first.
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239 Lie To Me
Pilot
January 21, 2009
The Lightman Group investigates the son of a family of devout Jehovah’s Witnesses who is accused of
killing his teacher after being caught fleeing the scene of her murder. Meanwhile, the Democratic National
Committee hires the team to question a prominent congressman who is accused of paying for sex.
240 Life
One
April 8, 2009
Crews must locate his partner Reese who has gone missing while on loan to the F.B.I. Her disappearance is
directly tied to Crews and he will do whatever it takes to get her back. In the events that transpire, shocking
details about the conspiracy against Crews will be revealed.
241 Lincoln Heights

Glass House
September 9, 2008
While Eddie and Jenn are away on a romantic getaway, a few thugs break into the Sutton house. Cassie
and Charles try to hide in the attic during the break but when the thugs find them, they hold them hostage
during a hostile police standoff.
242 Lost
The Incident
May 13, 2009
In the time-bending season finale, Jack takes it upon himself to try and prevent the plane crash that
originally delivered the castaways to the island. Meanwhile, John Locke's apparent resurrection is revealed
to be something else entirely.
243 Lost
The Variable
April 29, 2009
Sawyer’s cover is blown as the original survivors become targeted by Dharma security. Daniel Faraday
discovers how to return everyone to their normal time period and sets into motion a chain of events that will
drastically alter their past. Penny rushes Desmond to a hospital following his altercation with Ben.
244 Lost
Some Like It Hoth
April 15, 2009
Suspicions about a possible breach intensify after Ben is taken from the infirmary, and a reluctant Miles is
forced to work with Hurley when he's asked to deliver an important package to a top Dharma official.
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245 Mad Men

A Night To Remember
September 14, 2008
Father Gill convinces Peggy to contribute on a pro-bono church project. To win the business of a foreign
beer brand, Duck and Don try to create market appeal to a new demographic. Harry is overwhelmed with the
workload in his department and recruits assistance from an unlikely source.
246 Mad Men

Six Month Leave
September 28, 2008
Freddy Rumsen disappoints his team during a pitch. Pete finds an opportunity at the office to exploit while
Don proves his loyalty to an old friend. Betty finds a welcome distraction in Sara Beth.
247 Mad Men

The Jet Set
October 12, 2008
On a business trip to Los Angeles, Don becomes acquainted with some exciting new friends. Peggy looks
for romance at work. Duck starts thinking about the future of Sterling Cooper.
248 Mad Men

Meditations In An Emergency
October 26, 2008
Sterling Cooper is in play and the office scrambles without Don. Betty learns some disconcerting news.
249 Mad Men

Flight 1
August 3, 2008
Paul hosts a party at his apartment and introduces someone special to his Sterling Cooper colleagues.
Peggy visits her family for dinner. Despite a conflict of interest, the Sterling Cooper agency aggressively
pursues an airline account and Duck attempts to appeal to the client using an unorthodox approach.
250 Medium
Then...And Again
April 13, 2009
Allison wakes up 5 years in the past pregnant "again" with her 3rd girl to help free an innocent man who was
accused of murdering his wife and sent to prison.
251 Medium
Soul Survivor
February 2, 2009
Allison is helping Devalos solve a mysterious death when she encounters a woman who believes her 1st
dead husband has inhabited the body of her 2nd husband, which leads Allison to find the killer.
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252 NCIS
Heartland
October 14, 2008
An investigation leads the NCIS team to the home town of their leader, Leroy Jethro Gibbs. While the team
struggles to figure out the mystery behind an attack on off-duty Marines, Gibbs struggles to rebuild his
relationship with his estranged father.
253 NCIS
Silent Night
December 16, 2008
The NCIS team spends their Christmas holiday investigating a double murder. Prints from the crime scene
lead them to a man who had supposedly died twenty years ago. In order to solve the murders, the team
must track down this missing “dead man."
254 Nip/Tuck
Ronnie Chase
January 6, 2009
Sean's physical and emotional well-being are greatly impacted after he survives the attack from Colleen.
Christian gets troubling news.
255 The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Pilot
March 29, 2009
When Precious Ramotswe’s daddy passes, she sells the cattle he leaves her and opens the No.1 Ladies'
Detective Agency. Soon enough, Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi, the efficient secretary she hires,
have their work cut out. Insurance fraud, a cheating husband, and a dubious daddy, to name a few.

The Boy With The African Heart
April 19, 2009
Mma Ramotswe is helping Mrs. Curtin find her son. Unsure if he is alive or dead they dig up his past to
uncover some shocking truths. Meanwhile Mma Makutsi is left to solve the Kgale hill break-ins, and given an
opportunity to show she would make a fine assistant detective.

Problems In Moral Philosophy
April 26, 2009
Mma Pekwane suspects her husband bought a stolen car. Mma Ramotswe offers some creative advice,
which involves a foray into auto theft. Mma Makutsi, complete with fabulous new Assistant Detective
hairstyle (courtesy of BK), embarks on her first case, full of undercover operations, high speed car chases
and quick getaways.
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258 One Tree Hill

Letting Go
March 30, 2009
Fearing her mortality, Peyton secretly prepares her friends for life without her, while Lucas tries to console
his troubled nephew by sharing his own childhood refuge. While Sam fights for Haley to return to teaching,
her adoptive mom Brooke is torn when Julian offers to move them both to LA.
259 Raising The Bar

Roman Holiday
October 27, 2008
Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder because he spit at a police officer. Even
though medical research shows no possibility of contracting the virus through saliva, Jerry is unable to
shake the charge. He’s going up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant DA.
260 Raising The Bar

I Will, I'm Will
September 15, 2008
Jerry is defending a mentally ill client, but his case hits a snag when Judge Kessler orders him to quickly
find a suitable in-patient program. Richard defends a woman who got into an altercation at the welfare office
who is now facing a five-year sentence.
261 Raising The Bar

Out On The Roof
October 20, 2008
An acquaintance of Charlie is arrested and Charlie arranges for Jerry to handle the case, which is assigned
to Judge Kessler. Marcus smells something fishy about a young man copping to armed robbery that his
brother committed. Michelle calls in a favor from Jerry regarding one of Bobbi’s cases.
262 Rescue Me
Perspective
May 12, 2009
A personal milestone finds Tommy back at Ground Zero. Genevieve’s perspective on 9/11 incenses
Tommy, whereas Franco’s point of view has more dire consequences. Sean’s back pain turns out to be
more serious than he had expected and the success of Mike’s bar becomes a handful.
263 Saving Grace

Have A Seat, Earl
July 14, 2008
Grace chases down a subject who is one of the FBI’s Most Wanted and she is hailed a hero. Nobody is
aware that Grace is holding hostage the priest who molested her as a child. When he turns up dead, she
must find the killer by digging into her past.
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264 Saving Grace

Do You Believe In Second Chances?
March 9, 2009
Grace’s niece, Sayre, is arrested after attending a Scavenger Party. When the squad tries to figure out what
combination of drugs landed Sayre’s best friend in a coma, they realize some of the drugs were laced with
something potentially deadly.
265 Saving Grace

Are You An Indian Princess?
August 18, 2008
The squad investigates the brutal murder of a woman and the abduction of her son. When they finally find
him, it’s everything they can do to keep their passionate feelings about the case in check. Ham has an
especially difficult time controlling himself.
266 The Secret Life Of The American Teenager

Love For Sale
August 5, 2008
Amy tells Anne that she’s pregnant. Amy is driven to clinic by Adrian who doesn’t want her to have Ricky’s
baby while Grace rushes over hoping to persuade Amy to keep the baby. Amy and Anne have their first
open conversation about Amy’s future. Amy decides to keep the baby.
267 The Shield

Family Meeting
November 25, 2008
In the Series Finale, Vic betrays Ronnie to save himself from prosecution. Dutch is framed by a teenage
serial killer while Claudette battles a crippling illness. Shane takes drastic, violent measures to keep his
family together. Vic ultimately finds himself "imprisoned" for the next three years in a desk job.
268 The Shield

Possible Kill Screen
November 18, 2008
Vic confesses his sins, including the murder of Detective Terry Crowley, cutting a deal with the Feds and
throwing Ronnie under the bus. When Shane’s plan goes sideways, Mara accidentally kills an innocent
person and is injured in the chaos, prompting them to give up.
269 Sons Of Anarchy

The Revelator
November 26, 2008
In the wake of a great tragedy the club must re-evaluate their bonds of brotherhood.
270 Southland
Unknown Trouble (pilot)
April 9, 2009
A seasoned Los Angeles police officer and his trainee get involved in a deadly shoot-out, leaving the rookie
questioning whether or not he has what it takes to become a cop. Homicide detectives search for a missing
girl, while gang detectives hunt for a witness in a drive-by shooting.
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271 Southland
Sally In The Alley
May 7, 2009 - May 14, 2009
When the body of an unidentified woman turns up in an alley, Lydia & Russell fight to give the
disenfranchised victim the respect she deserves. Nat reveals a secret from his past that blindsides Sammy.
272 Speedie Date

Table 9: Amanda And Chad
December 10, 2008
Amanda and Chad are determined to be positive, but discover that a true connection comes only when they
express who they truly are.
273 Stargate Atlantis

Search And Rescue
July 11, 2008
Atlantis races against time to save team members trapped in a collapsed compound, and rescue a pregnant
Teyla from Michael’s clutches.

The Shrine
August 22, 2008
While on a rescue mission to another planet, Dr. Rodney McKay falls fatally ill and his sister Jeannie is
summoned from Earth to say her final goodbyes.

The Queen
September 12, 2008
Teyla risks her life on a daring mission aboard a wraith hive ship.
276 Swingtown
Pilot
June 5, 2008
On the eve of America's Bicentennial, Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to an affluent Chicago
suburb, where their alluring new neighbors, Tom and Trina Decker, seduce them into breaking the
traditional boundaries confining their marriage, and joining in the social and sexual revolution of the '70s...
277 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Complications
November 17, 2008
Sarah's fever dreams begin her obsession with the three dots. Derek and Jesse interrogate a Skynet
collaborator and discover there are multiple futures. John and Cameron searh for Cromartie's body.
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278 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

The Mousetrap
September 22, 2008
The Terminator Cromartie kidnaps Charley’s wife. Sarah and Derek must outwit him to rescue her, but at
what cost? Meanwhile, John is in his own sticky situation as he finds himself caught between Cameron and
Riley, and hunted by the Terminator.
279 True Blood

Mine
September 21, 2008
After Bill’s friends give Sookie an unsavory taste of vampire culture, Sookie ends things with Bill. Both
lonely, Sam and Tara decide to sleep together. After Dawn and Jason quarrel, Dawn turns up dead.
Lafayette reveals his side businesses and sells Jason“V”. Lettie Mae’s alcoholism drives Tara away.
280 True Blood

Plaisir d'Amour
November 2, 2008
When Longshadow attacks Sookie, Bill stakes him and must stand trial as consequence. Amy and Jason
delve deeper into “V”, while Jason bonds with Eddie. Sam pays for Tara’s exorcism. Sookie wakes up to find
naked Sam on her bed, in place of the dog she fell asleep with.
281 True Blood

To Love Is To Bury
November 16, 2008
Sookie and Sam investigate the murders and learn of Drew Marshall. Arrested for drunk driving, Tara is
abandoned by Lettie Mae but saved by the mysterious Maryann. On their last “V” trip, Jason awakes to find
Amy strangled and he turns himself in. Bill struggles with the newly-made vampire Jessica.
282 True Blood

Cold Ground
October 12, 2008
Sam and Bill rush to Sookie’s side after Gran’s death. Strung out on “V” and grief-stricken, Jason becomes
unglued. Lettie Mae begs Tara to pay for her exorcism. Sam and Tara take comfort in each other after
Gran’s funeral. Sookie finds solace with Bill, and finally gives herself to him.
283 True Blood

Sparks Fly Out
October 5, 2008
Sookie, angry with Bill for “glamouring” a policeman, breaks it off once again. After advice on “V” from
Lafayette, Jason gets hooked on it. Bill relives the difficult memories of the Civil War and the night he was
made vampire. Sookie comes home to find Gran has been murdered.
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284 The Tudors

Episode 304
April 26, 2009
Aske and Darcy are beheaded. Brandon grows despondent over the King’s vengeance. Cromwell shows
Henry Pole’s pamphlet condemning the King as an adulterer and heretic – Henry demands Pole’s return to
England. The Court is ecstatic over Edward’s birth – the King finally has an heir. Later, Jane dies.
285 24
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
February 23, 2009
Chloe O’Brian hacks away to assist Jack Bauer and Agent Renee Walker as they twist and turn through
metro Washington, DC, in a race against time to detain Dubaku. Meanwhile, the panicked FBI and the
distraught First Family grapple with the recent developments involving turncoat agents.
286 24
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
April 20, 2009
As the nation remains vulnerable, Jack Bauer endures the worsening pathogen pain. The FBI deals with
recent deadly developments while matters involving key players takes this day into an unexpected direction.
287 24
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
March 16, 2009
The day worsens when a conspiracy causes key players to scramble and the politicking in the
administration to escalate. Agent Renee Walker receives key intelligence, and Jack Bauer yields results
from a surprise meeting.
288 24
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
April 13, 2009
Jonas Hodges threatens to deploy missiles armed with a pathogen unless Taylor calls off an airstrike on
Starkwood Compound. Tony destroys the missiles and Bioweapon canisters. Starkwood Operative,Galvez,
manages to steal a canister. A firefight ensues and Galvez shoots Moss. At FBI, Renee calls in Kim Bauer
to help Jack.
289 24
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
January 11, 2009
Jack Bauer is on trial and new president Allison Taylor leads the country through a day of unthinkable
circumstances. Jack's morning takes a shocking a turn when the nation's security is breached and it's
discovered that former colleague Tony Almeida has been resurrected and is responsible for the terrifying
threat.
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290 24
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 2, 2009
In this hellacious day, two planes collide, there’s been an attempt on a chemical plant and the President’s
husband’s life was threatened. Dubaku’s evil plan escalates to his boss, General Juma. President Taylor
faces a deepening foreign policy dilemma. Jack Bauer’s defiance to uncover conspirators inside the
government has consequences.
291 24
12:00 AM -1:00 AM
April 6, 2009
As the day stretches into the middle of the night, Jack and the FBI formulate a plan to prevent further terror
attacks. Events take an unexpected turn when the politics surrounding the administration expand beyond
the White House.
292 The Unit

Sudden Flight
October 5, 2008
While following a nuclear scientist, the Unit team finds itself aboard a hijacked flight. The team must regain
control of the airplane without their usual array of weapons.
293 The Unusuals

Boorland Day
April 15, 2009
A crime spree has the detectives scrambling to catch a family of criminals.
294 The Unusuals

One Man Band
April 21, 2009
Banks and Delahoy run into trouble on an undercover sting while Casey discovers that a personal favor
throws a wrench into another case.
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Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
For a single episode of a series. Emmy(s) to writer(s) if original concept was designed for television. NOTE:
VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE achievements in this category that you have seen and feel are worthy of
nomination. (More than five votes in this category will void all votes in this category.)
295 The Colbert Report
296 The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
297 Frank TV
298 Important Things With Demetri Martin
299 Jimmy Kimmel Live
300 Late Night With Conan O'Brien
301 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
302 Late Show With David Letterman
303 Little Britain USA
304 MADtv
305 Real Time With Bill Maher
306 Saturday Night Live
307 Talkshow With Spike Feresten
308 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
309 Tracey Ullman's State Of The Union
End of Category
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Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
For a special. Emmy(s) to writer(s) if original concept was designed for television. NOTE: VOTE FOR NO
MORE THAN FIVE achievements in this category that you have seen and feel are worthy of nomination. (More
than five votes in this category will void all votes in this category.)
310 81st Annual Academy Awards

February 22, 2009
A three-and-a-half hour, global broadcast, honoring actors and filmmakers, hosted by Hugh Jackman,
televised in the U.S., Canada, and over 75 countries around the world from Albania to Vietnam, featuring 24
awards from sound editing to best picture and performances by Beyonce Knowles, John Legend and others.
311 Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger

September 27, 2008
Chris Rock delivers his take on dozens of hot-topic issues. This special features footage from three different
international performances.
312 Christmas In Washington

December 17, 2008
This annual holiday concert event was hosted by Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw and was taped at the National
Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Performances included: Casting Crowns, Kristin Chenoweth,
Julianne Hough, Darius Rucker and Straight No Chaser.
313 Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies

June 14, 2008
SNL alumnus, comedian Dana Carvey brings his many faces and musings to an all-new hour special, filled
with his signature off-kilter insights into society, as well as both new and familiar impressions of well-known
politicians and celebrities in a variety of improbable scenarios.
314 Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show

November 29, 2008
Ellen DeGeneres hosts this variety show taped at The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. The show features
international performers including award-winning magician Hans Klok, celebrity impressionists, dancers,
musical acts and comedy skits.
315 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards

February 21, 2009
The Spirit Awards are the annual awards ceremony for independent film. Awards are given in 17 categories
for acting, writing, directing, and for the films themselves.
316 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards

January 11, 2009
THE 66TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, held live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, salutes the year's
best in television and movies, including the presentation of the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Steven Spielberg.
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317 The Kennedy Center Honors

December 30, 2008
The telecast honors Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman, Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey, Twyla Tharp
and George Jones. Beyonce, Jack Black, Garth Brooks, Glenn Close, Clint Eastwood, Dave Grohl, BB
King, Queen Latifah, Idina Menzel, Brad Paisley, Joss Stone, Rob Thomas, Lily Tomlin and Denzel
Washington celebrate our country's finest.
318 Lisa Lampanelli: Long Live the Queen

January 31, 2009
LISA LAMPANELLI: LONG LIVE THE QUEEN features “The Queen of Mean” in all her unbridled glory as
she takes the stage. Taped before a live audience in Santa Rosa CA, the performance delivers all the
political incorrectness and “shoot-from-the-lip” observations.
319 Louis C.K.: Chewed Up

October 4, 2008
Louis CK, the comedian and sitcom star delivers a set of brand-new standup comedy material in this stage
performance that lampoons, satirizes, and skewers middle-aged American life.
320 The National Memorial Day Concert

May 24, 2009
Live from the U.S. Capitol. Featuring music, documentary, and dramatic readings. Hosted by Joe Mantegna
and Gary Sinise, featuring Laurence Fishburne, Dianne Wiest, Katie Holmes, piano virtuoso Lang-Lang,
opera singer Denyce Graves and Broadway stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson.
321 NBC's New Year's Eve With Carson Daly

December 31, 2008
NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CARSON DALY put viewers in the middle of the world's most famous New
Year's Eve destination, Times Square, to ring in the new year. Sir Elton John, Ludacris, and Katy Perry
performed.
322 The 100 Most Outrageous Home Videos of All-Time!

February 22, 2009
THE 100 MOST OUTRAGEOUS HOME VIDEOS OF ALL-TIME is a countdown of funny and comedic home
videos caught on tape. It is jam packed with themed packages featuring kids, animals, musical moments,
weddings, etc.
323 Ricky Gervais: Out Of England -- The Stand-Up Special

November 15, 2008
Ricky Gervais delivers his unique take on such issues as fund-raising, fame, nursery rhymes, Nazis,
moronic friends and obesity in his first American standup special, taped live in New York.
324 Russell Peters: Red, White And Brown

September 4, 2008
Recorded live before a sold-out audience at the WAMU Theatre at Madison Square Garden, Russell Peters
delivers material from his HOMECOMING TOUR with tales of his travels to India and Dubai, as well as
issues with body hair, the World Cup and yet another take on cheap Indians.
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325 Samuel L. Jackson: An American Cinematheque Tribute

December 9, 2008
Celebrating the career of Samuel L. Jackson, this one-hour special features celebrity friends sharing
personal stories about this award-winning actor and his impressive career.
326 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

January 25, 2009
SAG honors outstanding performances from 2008 in five film categories and eight television categories,
including the distinctive ensemble awards. Casts come together in an intimate dinner-party atmosphere with
industry leaders to meet, mingle and cheer their colleagues as the SAG Awards put its focus squarely on the
actors.
327 Stand Up To Cancer

September 5, 2008
A multi-network, nationally televised roadblock event aimed at rallying the public support to fund cancer
research.
328 Streisand: The Concert

April 25, 2009
Streisand Live in Concert captures her sold out Fort Lauderdale show from her world tour.
329 The 62nd Annual Tony Awards

June 15, 2008
Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, THE 62ND ANNUAL TONY AWARDS brings Broadway to the national stage,
live from Radio City Music Hall. Viewers are given front-row seats to honor the best of New York theatre,
featuring; tributes, specially written dramatic presentations of the best play nominees, comedy sketches,
and musical numbers.
330 Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America. A Final Night With George W. Bush
March 14, 2009
Will Ferrell embodies President Bush, assuming the guises of several “Ws” in a live performance of his
Broadway show. With special surprises and guests, we discover the man behind the myth.
End of Category
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Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
For a miniseries, movie or a dramatic special. Emmy(s) to writer(s) of teleplay and story if original concept
was designed for television. NOTE: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE achievements in this category that you
have seen and feel are worthy of nomination. (More than five votes in this category will void all votes in this
category.)
331 Accidental Friendship

November 15, 2008
This is the true story of the unlikely friendship between a Los Angeles homeless woman and a female police
officer -- a friendship that changes both their lives.
332 America
February 28, 2009
Based on E.R. Frank's book, the film takes viewers on the emotional journey of 17-year-old America as he
navigates the United States foster care system. Rosie O'Donnell portrays a therapist who gives America the
support to deal with his troubled past and find the courage to survive against all odds.
333 Chasing A Dream

April 25, 2009
Treat Williams plays a tough coach/father who must deal with his football player/son's desire to quit his team
to run a sub-four minute mile. The son is determined to honor his best friend, a track star/runner, who dies
tragically in an accident he feels responsible for.
334 The Christmas Choir

December 6, 2008
The story of a man who finds himself and learns the true meaning of Christmas by starting a choir of
homeless men. Inspired by a true story.
335 Coco Chanel

September 13, 2008
Follows the rags-to-riches story of influential and iconic French designer Coco Chanel from her humble
beginnings in an orphanage outside Paris, through her meteoric rise to fame and success, revealing a fiery
and ambitious woman and the significant relationships, both familial and romantic, that shaped and inspired
her success.
336 The Color Of Magic

March 22, 2009
Incompetent wizard Rincewind serves as guide to naive optimist Twoflower (accompanied by his magical
wooden luggage) as he becomes Discworld's first-ever tourist. They battle wizards, elude druid
mercenaries and ride dragons - but can Rincewind defeat his nemesis Trymon and save Discworld from
ultimate destruction?
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337 The Courageous Heart Of Irena Sendler (Hallmark Hall Of Fame Presentation)
April 19, 2009
The true story of the fearless woman who saved the lives of 2,500 Jewish children in the Warsaw Ghetto in
1942. She used her social worker cover to mount an audacious and dangerous operation to smuggle the
children, who were facing almost certain extermination at Treblinka, to safety.
338 Flirting With Forty

December 6, 2008
A divorced mother of two on the brink of her 40th birthday who, while on vacation, enters into an unexpected
romance with a much younger man and learns that life can begin at 40.
339 Front Of The Class (Hallmark Hall Of Fame Presentation)

December 7, 2008
The true story of Brad Cohen, who overcame incredible obstacles to become a gifted teacher. At age 10,
Brad was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome; he was teased and taunted as a child, but his parents helped
give him the strength to endure – and ultimately triumph.
340 Generation Kill

Bomb In The Garden
August 24, 2008
The Marines are shocked by the size of the city when they reach Baghdad. During patrols, they discover
that the Iraqis face many problems. At an abandoned Iraqi base outside the city, they play a tense game of
football and reflect upon their roadtrip mission.
341 Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

February 7, 2009
GIFTED HANDS is the story of Doctor Ben Carson's journey from being a failing fifth-grade son of an
illiterate cleaning woman to becoming, with his mother's help, the pre-eminent pediatric neuro-surgeon in
the world.
342 Grey Gardens

April 18, 2009
This drama spans four decades, telling the true story of Big and Little Edie Beale, eccentric relatives of
Jacqueline Kennedy, who forged an indestructible, unique bond while circumstances and relationships
turned glamorous early years into a riches-to-rags story played out in isolation in their East Hampton
decaying mansion.
343 House Of Saddam

December 7, 2008 - December 14, 2008
HOUSE OF SADDAM charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history
and offers a fresh perspective on the dictator, his relationships and his actions behind closed doors, retelling
events from inside the heart of his regime.
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344 Into The Storm

May 31, 2009
This story follows Winston Churchill boldly leading the free world, detailing the years when, through intrepid
leadership and inspiring rhetoric, he rallied its people to fight Hitler’s Germany to the bitter end. But what
made him a wartime hero made him vulnerable during peaceful times and tested his marriage.
345 Jesse Stone: Thin Ice

March 1, 2009
In JESSE STONE: THIN ICE, Paradise, Mass. Police Chief Jesse Stone finds himself in trouble with the
Town Council when he inadvertently becomes involved in a shoot-out on a Boston street. His friend is
seriously wounded and Jesse comes under investigation by the Boston Police Department's Internal Affairs
Division.
346 Knights Of Bloodsteel

Part 1
April 19, 2009
In mystical Mirabilis, bloodsteel, a sorcery-grade ore that anoints its possessors with magical powers, reigns
supreme. Sorcerer elf Tesselink and his motley, but talented, crew of freedom fighters, the Order of the
Bloodsteel Knights, are enlisted to save Mirabilis from Dragon-Eye and his Brood soldiers' lethal insurgency.
347 The Last Templar

January 25, 2009 - January 26, 2009
An archaeologist teams up with an FBI agent to uncover the lost secrets of the legendary Knights Templar.
The pair are drawn into the vortex of an incredible Vatican secret involving the crusading Knights and the
last surviving Templar's fateful journey from the Holy Land.
348 The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice

December 7, 2008
Professor Lazlo is taken hostage by a group wanting to locate the Judas Chalice, hoping the cup will bring
Prince Vlad Dracul back to life and foist evil onto the world. But when the cup is taken, Flynn and Simone
must prevent Dracul from casting the entire world into shadow.
349 Little Dorrit

March 29, 2009 - April 26, 2009
LITTLE DORRIT is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s story of the Dorrit family and the rich array of
characters they encounter on their way from rags to riches and back again.
350 Living Proof

October 18, 2008
The true story of Dr. Dennis Slamon, the UCLA doctor who helped develop the breast cancer drug,
Herceptin, and his efforts to keep the drug trials afloat and save the lives of thousands of women.
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351 Loving Leah (Hallmark Hall Of Fame Presentation)

January 25, 2009
Leah (a recently-widowed Orthodox Jew) and Jake (her late husband’s brother) have very little in common –
but enter a marriage of convenience to satisfy an ancient religious law. As the unlikely couple discovers
their worlds are not that far apart, their “pretend” marriage turns into a real love story.
352 Maneater
May 30, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Based on Gigi Levangie Grazer’s book, MANEATER is about a glamorous Hollywood social climber (Sarah
Chalke from TV's "Scrubs") who finally meets her match.
353 A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa

December 17, 2008
On Christmas Eve, Kermit and the rest of the Muppets mistakenly avert three letters from reaching Santa
Claus. Can they get the letters to Santa in time? Needless to say, nothing—not even Miss Piggy’s planned
trip to the tropics--can stand between the Muppets and a happy Christmas.
354 My Zinc Bed

December 22, 2008
MY ZINC BED brings the stage play to the screen. This portrait of three characters explores the nature of
addiction, passion, fidelity and trust.
355 Natalee Holloway

April 19, 2009
The true story of a teenage girl who vanished while vacationing in Aruba. A mother’s search for truth and
justice.
356 Pedro
April 1, 2009
PEDRO celebrates the extraordinary life of Pedro Zamora. Diagnosed as HIV+ at 17, Pedro fought
ignorance and dedicated himself to AIDS education. In 1994 he was cast in "The Real World: San
Francisco" forever changing the perception of the disease and the people fighting it before his death at 22.
357 Prayers For Bobby

January 24, 2009
Sigourney Weaver makes her television movie debut portraying "Mary Griffith," a profoundly religious wife
and mother who begins to question her faith after the suicide of her beloved gay son and ultimately becomes
an advocate for gay rights. Based on a true story.
358 Safe Harbor

May 30, 2009
True life story of a couple who gave up a dream of sailing around the world to start a boy's home in Florida
for juveniles needing a second chance.
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359 Taking Chance

February 21, 2009
Based on the true experiences of Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl, who escorts home the body of a fallen Marine,
this is a look at collective grief and military rituals followed to honor our fallen military war dead.
360 24: Redemption

November 23, 2008
In the two-hour television movie, Jack Bauer works at a school in Africa where he’s called upon to stop a
ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his militia. At home, it’s inauguration day for
President-elect Allison Taylor while malevolent mastermind Jonas Hodges fans the flames of the
international crisis.
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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

001 Better Off Ted

002 Better Off Ted

003 The Big Bang Theory

004 The Big Bang Theory

005 The Big Bang Theory

006 The Bill Engvall Show

007 The Bill Engvall Show

008 The Bill Engvall Show

009 The Bill Engvall Show

010 The Bill Engvall Show

015 Desperate Housewives

016 Desperate Housewives

017 Eastbound & Down

018 Eastbound & Down

023 Everybody Hates Chris

024 Family Guy

025 Family Guy

026 Flight Of The Conchords

027 Gary Unmarried

028 Gary Unmarried

029 Gary Unmarried

030 Gary Unmarried

031 Gary Unmarried

033 How I Met Your Mother

034 How I Met Your Mother

035 How I Met Your Mother

036 How I Met Your Mother

037 It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

038 Kath & Kim

039 Kath & Kim

040 Krod Mandoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

041 Krod Mandoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

042 Krod Mandoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

043 The Middleman

053 My Name Is Earl

054 My Name Is Earl

055 My Name Is Earl

056 My Name Is Earl

057 The New Adventures Of Old Christine

058 The Office

059 The Office

060 The Office

061 The Office

062 The Office

063 The Office

064 The Office

065 The Office

066 The Office

067 The Office

068 The Office

069 The Office

070 Parks & Recreation

071 Parks & Recreation

075 Pushing Daisies

080 Rita Rocks

081 Rules Of Engagement

082 Samantha Who?

083 Samantha Who?

084 Samantha Who?

085 Samantha Who?