CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10, 2011 (ALL TIMES ET)

MONDAY, JANUARY 10

“90210” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“How Much is That Liam in the Window” (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

SHIRTLESS GUYS AND TOPLESS GIRLS; MUSICAL GUEST “THE LIKE” PERFORM – New parents Jen (guest star Sara Foster) and Ryan (Ryan Eggold) find out about Naomi’s (AnnaLynne McCord) rape and Jen decides to take matters into her own hands.  Ryan encourages Naomi to come forward even though his own job may be in jeopardy.  Victor (guest star Nestor Serrano) arranges a photo shoot for Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) and instructs her to go topless, while Navid (Michael Steger) and Silver (Jessica Stroup) watch in shock.  Annie (Shenae Grimes) discovers that Charlie (guest star Evan Ross) has a dark and disturbing side when she sneaks in to observe a staged reading of his play.  Liam (Matt Lanter) lands a job working shirtless in the window and on the sales floor of a clothing store.  A mysterious customer offers him an opportunity he can’t refuse.  Dixon (Tristan Wilds) apologizes to Ivy (Gillian Zinser) for breaking up with her but doesn’t realize that Ivy decided to lose her virginity to someone else.  Oscar (guest star Blair Redford) confronts Laurel (guest star Kelly Lynch) and Ivy with shocking news about his past.  Trevor Donovan also stars.  Stuart Gillard directed the episode written by David S. Rosenthal and Jennie Snyder Urman (306).

“GOSSIP GIRL” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Gaslit” (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

TATE DONOVAN DIRECTS THE EPISODE – Chuck (Ed Westwick), Serena (Blake Lively), Blair (Leighton Meester), Dan (Penn Badgley), Jenny (Taylor Momsen) and Eric (Connor Paolo) find themselves faced with a crisis when a member of one of their families is hospitalized.  Meanwhile, Nate (Chace Crawford) attempts to help his parents, The Captain (guest star Sam Robards) and Anne (guest star Francie Swift), put their complicated past behind them and reconcile.  Katie Cassidy guest stars as Juliet.  Jessica Szohr, Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle also star.  Tate Donovan directed the episode written by Joshua Safran and Robert Hull (#410).

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11

“ONE TREE HILL” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Luck Be A Lady” (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

NATHAN FEELS LIKE HE’S IN OVER HIS HEAD - As the wedding approaches, Brooke (Sophia Bush) tries to connect with Sylvia (guest star Sharon Lawrence), while Julian (Austin Nichols) looks for his best man at a guys’ poker night.  Meanwhile, Nathan (James Lafferty) struggles in his new job, while Haley’s (Bethany Joy Galeotti) counseling abilities are challenged, and Skills (guest star Antwon Tanner) returns to town with a new friend.  Robert Buckley, Shantel VanSanten and Jackson Brundage also stars.  The episode was written by David Strauss & Mike Herro and directed by Les Butler (#807).

“LIFE UNEXPECTED” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Stand Taken” (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

LUX AND TASHA’S FRIENDSHIP IS PUT TO THE TEST  – Lux (Britt Robertson) and Tasha (guest star Ksenia Solo) are forced to deal with the fallout of their recent actions and the potential outcome could change the course of both their lives.  As a result, Lux can no longer hide her past from Cate (Shiri Appleby) and Baze (Kristoffer Polaha).  Kerr Smith also stars.  Gary Fleder directed the episode written by Adele Lim (#211).

“NIKITA” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“The Guardian” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

NIKITA MEETS HER MATCH – Divison’s secrets are at risk of being revealed to the world when Owen (guest star Devon Sawa, “Final Destination”), a Division operative, escapes from a bank robbery and becomes a fugitive.  Percy (Xander Berkeley) decides to search for Owen himself, which makes Michael (Shane West) suspicious of his motives.  Nikita (Maggie Q) and Owen go head-to-head until Percy joins them for a tense standoff.  Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) sneaks into Percy’s office to warn Nikita, but she is busted by Thom (Ashton Holmes) and the two share an intimate moment.  Aaron Stanford, Melinda Clarke and Tiffany Hines also star.  David Solomon directed the episode written by Albert Kim (#105).

“HELLCATS” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Pledging My Love” (TV-14, L) (HDTV)

DEBBIE ALLEN DIRECTS – A compromising picture of Alice (Heather Hemmens) is sent around school, humiliating her.  Lewis (Robbie Jones) feels bad for Alice and agrees to help her find the culprit.  The two discover Damian (guest star Josh Emerson), a football player, is the culprit and she vows revenge and plans to out him after she finds out he is gay.  Red (Jeff Hephner) and Vanessa (Sharon Leal) hear of her plan and set out to stop her before she does something she will regret.  Meanwhile, Julian (Gale Harold) discovers Marti (Aly Michalka) and Morgan (guest star Craig Anderson) are investigating Travis’s (guest star Ben Cotton) case behind his back and cuts them lose from the team.  Dan (Matt Barr) continues to be conflicted about his feelings for Marti so he makes a harsh decision about Savannah (Ashley Tisdale).  Derrick (DB Woodside) decides to ask Vanessa to marry him and enlists the Hellcats to help choreograph a dance number for the proposal.  Debbie Allen directed the episode written by Peter Calloway (#110).

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

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

“Masquerade” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

DEATH AT THE MASQUERADE BALL – Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) decide on a new plan to deal with Katherine (Nina Dobrev) at the Lockwood’s masquerade ball.  Katherine calls on an old friend, Lucy (guest star Natashia Williams), to attend the ball with her.  Bonnie (Katerina Graham), Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and Alaric (Matt Davis) all do what they can to help Stefan and Damon, but Katherine has a surprise planned that none of them could foresee.  Things take an ugly turn when Matt (Zach Roerig) and Tyler (Michael Trevino) start doing shots with their friends.  Sarah Canning also stars.  Charles Beeson directed the episode written by Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec (#207).

“NIKITA” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Dark Matter” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

NIKITA IS CAPTURED BY THE C.I.A. – Owen (guest star Devon Sawa) leaks secret information from Division’s black boxes to the media, revealing that the U.S. Government was responsible for an assassination in Chile.  As a result, Percy (Xander Berkeley) frames a C.I.A. agent, Ryan (guest star Noah Bean, “Damages”) for the crime.  Nikita (Maggie Q) and Owen go to Chile to rescue Ryan from mercenaries and in doing so end up getting captured.  Nikita reveals the secrets of Division to Ryan in an effort to save all of their lives.  Back inside Division, Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) spies on Percy and Birkhoff (Aaron Stanford) and witnesses a side to Percy she has never seen before.  Shane West, Tiffany Hines and Ashton Holmes also star.  Danny Cannon directed the episode written by Carlos Coto (#110).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14

“SMALLVILLE” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Homecoming” (TV-PG) (HDTV)

A RECORD-BREAKING EVENT!  SMALLVILLE HITS 200 EPISODES AND BRINGS BACK FAMILIAR FACES LIKE JAMES MARSTERS AS BRAINIAC – In an attempt to cheer up Clark (Tom Welling), Lois (Erica Durance) convinces him to attend their five-year high school reunion.  A visit back to the home of the Crows has Clark remembering old times with Lana (Kristin Kreuk) and Chloe (Allison Mack), while Losi is furious that no one remembers her five days as a student.  Brainiac 5.0 (James Marsters) uses his Legion ring to visit from the future and takes Clark through his past, present and future.  He shows Clark what really happened the night Jonathan died, Oliver’s (Justin Hartley’s) current pain and Clark’s future at the Daily Planet with Lois and his role as Earth’s favorite red and blue superhero.  Jeannot Szwarc directed the episode written by Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders (#3X6004).

“SUPERNATURAL” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Caged Heat” (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

MEG’S BACK! – Meg (guest star Rachel Miner) kidnaps Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) and tries to force them to tell her where Crowley (guest star Mark A. Sheppard) is hiding.  Sam makes her a deal – they will help her find Crowley if she promises to torture him for information about how to get Sam’s soul back.  Castiel (Misha Collins) joins the fight but finds it difficult to work with Meg.  Robert Singer directed the episode written by Brett Matthews with story by Brett Matthews & Jenny Klein (#610).