Posted by Dustin on 11.10.2008 at 4:41 pm

Weekly spoilers from ABC for several shows, including “Brothers and Sisters” (the return of Steven Weber!), “Desperate Housewives,” “Dirty Sexy Money” (the return of Samaire Armstrong!), “Private Practice,” (Grant Show’s episode as Addison’s brother) and “Samantha Who.”

Note: “Grey’s” this week is a repeat of the 2 hour season premier, it seems there is no “Ugly Betty” because of this (or there is a Thanksgiving special on instead).

SAM INVITES BOYFRIEND OWEN TO MEET HER PARENTS, BUT HIS PHILOSOPHY ABOUT CHICKEN FARMS RUBS CHICKEN FARM OWNER HOWARD THE WRONG WAY, ON ABC’S “SAMANTHA WHO?”

James Tupper (“Men in Trees”) Guest Stars as Owen

“The Farm” – Sam’s decision to invite boyfriend Owen (James Tupper, “Men in Trees”) for dinner to meet her parents turns into a disaster when Owen’s philosophy about chicken farms rubs chicken farm owner Howard the wrong way. Meanwhile, when Dena becomes concerned that Chase isn’t spending enough time with her, she decides to be with him by sitting in on one of his meetings — and unknowingly usurps his staunch authority with his employees; and Todd takes full advantage of having the apartment all to himself after asking Sam to stay at her parents’ house while his mother’s in town – even after his mother cancelled her visit — on “Samantha Who?,” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (9:32-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Samantha Who?” stars Christina Applegate as Samantha, Jennifer Esposito as Andrea, Kevin Dunn as Howard, Melissa McCarthy as Dena, Tim Russ as Frank with Barry Watson as Todd and Jean Smart as Regina.

Guest starring are Rick Hoffman as Chase Chapman, James Tupper as Owen and Dana Sorman as Jerri.

ADDISON’S BROTHER, ARCHER, MAKES A SURPRISE VISIT, STIRRING UP TROUBLE FOR HIS BIG SIS AND OCEANSIDE WELLNESS GROUP, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

Guest Starring Grant Show (“Melrose Place”) as Addison’s Brother, Archer;
David Sutcliffe (“Gilmore Girls”) Guest Stars as Officer Kevin Nelson

“Tempting Faith” – Addison receives a surprise visit from her brother and fellow surgeon, Archer, and his presence not only causes trouble for her, but for Naomi and Sam as well. Meanwhile Meg returns to try to make it work with Pete, and a patient accused of a malicious crime stirs up anger and emotions, for both Violet and Dell, on “Private Practice,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Grant Show as Archer, Jayne Brook as Meg, Cullen Douglas as Hal, Darby Stanchfield as Tess, Scott Michael Campbell as Gregory, Geffri Maya as Maya and David Sutcliffe as Kevin.

WHILE THE DARLINGS ARE AWAY FOR THANKSGIVING, CLARK THE CHAUFFEUR OFFERS HIS VERSION OF VARIOUS DARLING FAMILY RUMORS TO A PERSISTENT REPORTER, ON “DIRTY SEXY MONEY”

Highlights Include a Ferragamo Fashion Show at the Darling Mansion

Guest Stars Include Samaire Armstrong, Donna Mills and Gina Torres

“The Facts” – The Darlings are away celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. Back at their New York mansion, Clark the chauffeur must appease a relentless and sexy reporter by setting straight Darling rumors regarding family betrayal, possible criminal cover-ups and murder accusations. His version of the way things happened include Patrick’s subpoena to Tripp over his association with the lowlife Fantini brothers, Karen’s anger over the intrusion of Simon’s beautiful ex-wife, Ama (Gina Torres), and Juliet’s (Samaire Armstrong) adventures with her lover, Kai. Meanwhile, under house arrest, Letitia holds the Ferragamo fashion show at the Darling mansion and one of the socialite attendees (Donna Mills) has some angry words for the family matriarch, on “Dirty Sexy Money,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Guest stars include Samaire Armstrong as Juliet Darling, Donna Mills as society lady, Gina Torres as Ama, Shawn Michael Patrick as Clark and Rena Sofer as news reporter.

NORA’S NEW HOME FOR CHARITY TURNS OUT TO BE A MONEY PIT, ON “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Unfinished Business” — Nora recruits the family to deconstruct her new charity money pit; Kitty and Robert take a giant but overwhelming step forward in the adoption process; Sarah takes a big risk and eats crow with her new business partners; and Holly drives Tommy to his limit when she offers Rebecca a high level executive position at the winery without consulting him, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Sonja Sohn as Trish Evans, Steven Weber as Graham Finch, Eric Christian Olsen as Kyle DeWitt, Will McCormack as Ethan Tavis, Jesse Henecke as Chris Ward and Maura Soden as Dr. Barbara Riley.

BREE’S COOKING DEMONSTRATION GOES COMICALLY AWRY, ON ABC’S DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

“Me and My Town” – The road to recovery begins in the aftermath of the deadly fire that shook the citizens of Fairview, on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). For Gaby and Carlos, injuries sustained in the fire lead to a fortunate discovery. But for most, the consequences are less forgiving. Lynette and Tom vow to protect son Porter at any cost; Susan must learn to let go of the man she loves; and Orson’s attempt at a good night’s sleep puts Bree in a most precarious, though amusing, position on the day of her big cooking demonstration.

Guest stars include Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Gail O’Grady as Anne Schilling and Lily Tomlin as Roberta.