DINO'S FIGHT TO SAVE HIS PARENTS' STRUGGLING MARRIAGE CREATES PROBLEMS WITH HIS OWN RELATIONSHIP, ON ABC'S "life as we know it"

"Pilot Junior" - Dino's secret about his parents' marital problems strains his relationship with Jackie, Jonathan makes a scary discovery that may prevent him from taking the next step with Deborah, while Ms. Young makes a surprising move on Ben, on "life as we know it," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"life as we know it" stars Sean Faris as Dino, Jon Foster as Ben, Chris Lowell as Jonathan, Missy Peregrym as Jackie, Kelly Osbourne as Deborah, D.B. Sweeney as Michael Whitman, Lisa Darr as Annie Whitman, Marguerite Moreau as Ms. Monica Young and Jessica Lucas as Sue.

Guest starring are Evan Smith as Max Whitman, Martin Cummins as Coach Scott, Brenda James as Mary Fielder, Richard Sali as Stuart Fielder, Nick Lashaway as Christopher Flynn, Barbara Kottmeier as Wendy Franklin, Shiraine Haas as Francie, Jose Vargas as the clerk, Michaela Mann as Emma, Allison Hossack as Dr. Kornblum, Richard D. Johnson as teen no. 1, Jimmy Schmidt as teen no. 2, Conor Roche as Troy, Graham Kosokoski as Troy's friend, Casey Beddow as the lone geek and Fred Henderson as Michael's boss.

"Pilot Junior" was written by Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah and Donald Todd and directed by Michael Engler.

"life as we know it" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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