CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF March 7, 2011 (ALL TIMES ET)

MONDAY, March 7

“90210” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Liars” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

NAOMI IS TAKEN HOSTAGE BY HER RAPIST – Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) is taken hostage in her own home by an out-of-control Mr. Cannon (guest star Hal Ozen) who also lures Silver (Jessica Stroup) into the situation. Annie (Shenae Grimes) and Dixon’s (Tristan Wilds) cousin Emily (guest star Abbie Cobb, “Jonas”) from Kansas comes to town for an extended visit, but Emily immediately gets on Annie’s nerves.  Dixon confronts Teddy (Trevor Donovan) about his kiss with Ian (guest star Kyle Riabko) and promises to keep his secret.  During surf practice, Ivy (Gillian Zinser) takes a nasty spill that makes her question her ability to compete in the surf competition.  Adrianna’s (Jessica Lowndes) world continues to crumble when she appears on a talk show to tell her side of the story, and she is blindsided by a surprise guest.  Given Adrianna’s disastrous situation, Navid (Michael Steger) and Silver continue to keep their hook-ups a secret.  Lori Loughlin and Ryan Eggold also star.  Stuart Gillard directed the episode written by Tod Himmel (312).

“GOSSIP GIRL” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“The Kids Are Not All Right” (TV-14) (HDTV)

GOSSIP GIRL RETURNS WITH ALL NEW EPISODES / MICHAEL BOATMAN (“THE GOOD WIFE”) AND TIKA SUMPTER (“ONE LIFE TO LIVE”) GUEST STAR – A former associate of Chuck’s (Ed Westwick) father, Russell Thorpe (Boatman) – along with his daughter Raina (Sumpter) – returns to Manhattan with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders.  Serena (Blake Lively) and Chuck join forces against Lily (Kelly Rutherford).  Blair (Leighton Meester) realizes that her mother, Eleanor (guest star Margaret Colin), may be her key to becoming a future CEO.  Nate (Chace Crawford) worries that his father, The Captain (guest star Sam Robards), is having a little too much fun and not taking his parole seriously.  Penn Badgley and Matthew Settle also star.  Allan Kroeker directed the episode written by K.J. Steinberg (#412).

TUESDAY, March 8

“ONE TREE HILL” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“The Drinks We Drank Last Night” (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

MUSICIAN DAVE NAVARRO OF JANE’S ADDICTION GUEST STARS AS HIMSELF - After a wild night out on the town for her bachelorette party, Brooke (Sophia Bush) and the girls try to piece together the night before amidst the wreckage of the day after.  James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Galeotti, Robert Buckley, Shantel VanSanten, Jackson Brundage, Jana Kramer and Stephen Colletti also star.  The episode was written by Shaina Fewell and directed by Chad Graves (#812).

“HELLCATS” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Papa, Oh Papa” (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

THE HELLCATS GO TO SECTIONALS; ALICE’S FATHER SHOWS UP TO WACTH HER FLY SO SHE MAKES A DRASTIC DECISION – Marti (Aly Michalka) endures a tense ride to sectionals with the Hellcats on the heels of her admission that she hooked up with Dan (Matt Barr).  Alice’s (Heather Hemmens) father (guest star Mario Van Peebles) surprises Alice when he shows up to watch her fly.  Alice confides to Lewis (Robbie Jones) that she hasn’t told her father that they broke up or that she was replaced as a flier.  Not wanting to disappoint her father, Alice blackmails Savannah into giving up her spot as a flier by threatening to tell the squad that Savannah helped Memphis Christian get a free ride to sectionals.  Gail O’Grady, Sharon Leal, Robbie Jones and Heather Hemmens also star.  Andy Wolk directed the episode written by Kevin Murphy & Jennifer Schuur (#112).

WEDNESDAY, March 9

“AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Lori Goldstein” (Content Rating TBD)

STYLIST LORI GOLDSTEIN IS A GUEST JUDGE FOR THE MAKEOVER EPISODE – The models spend a drama-filled day getting makeovers with top hair stylist Laurent D and fashion photographer Troy Jensen.  At the next photo shoot, fashion stylist Lori Goldstein dresses the girls in couture dresses and photographer Pamela Hanson shoots them in small groups, leading to more than one meltdown.  One of the models continues to push everyone’s buttons.  Lori Goldstein joins the judges panel to decide which girl will be eliminated (#1603).

“SHEDDING FOR THE WEDDING” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Flower Power” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

THE WEDDING FLOWERS – This week the couples get to choose their wedding flowers, but in order to win them they must power through a grueling wedding challenge on the beach.  In addition to the flowers, winning the challenge also earns one lucky couple a one-pound penalty to be given away to another couple at the weekly weigh-in.  Also, after failing to lose any weight the previous week, two contestants receive special attention from nutritionist Ashley Koff, R.D.  Finally, two couples face off in the final eliminate challenge and one couple will be sent home (#103).

THURSDAY, March 10

“THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Daddy Issues” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

CHOOSING SIDES – Johnathan Gilbert’s (guest star David Anders) return to Mystic Falls comes as an unhappy surprise to Elena (Nina Dobrev), Jenna (Sara Canning) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder).  Caroline (Candice Accola) lets Stefan (Paul Wesley) know about her conversation with Tyler (Michael Trevino), and Stefan does his best to reach out to a confused and conflicted Tyler.  Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) comforts Bonnie (Katerina Graham) after her disturbing conversation with Jonas (guest star Randy Goodwin).  When Jules (guest star Michaela McManus) takes a hostage, the situation quickly escalates into a violent confrontation.  Zach Roerig and Matt Davis also star.  Joshua Butler directed the episode written by Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec (#213).

“NIKITA” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Coup de Grace” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

NIKITA HELPS ALEX THROUGH HER FIRST MISSION – Alex’s (Lyndsy Fonseca) first assignment is a group mission to kill the Prince of Georgia at a museum gala.  After Alex tells Nikita (Maggie Q) about the order, the two devise a plan to foil the assassination.  However, Nikita trusts the wrong person and their plans are foiled, resulting in a stand-off and alerting Division that Nikita is in the building.  Percy (Xander Berkeley) sends Michael (Shane West) in to kill Nikita.  Nathan Hope directed the episode written by Albert Kim (#113).

FRIDAY, March 11

“SMALLVILLE” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Harvest” (TV-14, SV) (HDTV)

CLARK TRIES TO KEEP LOIS SAFE – Clark (Tom Welling) is concerned about Lois’ (Erica Durance) safety so he diverts her away from covering the Vigilante Registrations Act by suggesting she cover another story. After he comes clean with her, an angry Lois tells him that she can take care of herself, but when a flat tire strands their car in the middle of nowhere, their plans take a turn for the worse and Lois ends up in serious danger.  Meanwhile, Tess (Cassidy Freeman) searches for a cure for Alexander (guest star Connor Stanhope), who is rapidly aging. Christopher Petry directed the episode written by Al Septian & Turi Meyer (#3X6007).

“SUPERNATURAL” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Like A Virgin” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

Death returns for a meeting with Dean – Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Bobby (Jim Beaver) anxiously wait for Sam (Jared Padalecki) to wake up to see if Death (guest star Julian Richings) was able to restore his soul without causing Sam to lose his mind.  Meanwhile, Dean and Bobby investigate a disappearance of virgins and discover dragons are behind the kidnappings.  Bobby sends Dean to a doctor who owns the only weapon in the world that can slay a dragon, but Dean must prove himself worthy enough to take it.  Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Adam Glass (#612).