JUDITH IS STABBED DURING A BOTCHED DRUG DEAL WHILE JOAN IS ON HER FIRST REAL DATE WITH ADAM, ON "JOAN OF ARCADIA," FRIDAY, NOV. 12

Russ Tamblyn ("West Side Story," "Twin Peaks"), Father of Series Star Amber Tamblyn, Returns as "Dog Walker God"

"Friday Night" -- Judith suffers a life-threatening attack during a botched drug deal initiated by some dodgy friends from her past, while Joan and Adam enjoy their eagerly-awaited first real date, on JOAN OF ARCADIA, Friday, Nov. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Elodie Keene directed the episode written by Stephen Nathan, one of the series' executive producers.

Russ Tamblyn ("West Side Story," "Twin Peaks"), series star Amber Tamblyn's father, returns as "Dog Walker God."

After being prodded by Judith to go on a real date, Joan and Adam nervously prepare for a romantic night at a fancy French restaurant. Little do they know that Judith has subsequently made some misguided plans for herself for that evening, which later causes the guilt-ridden Joan to wonder if she could have prevented her friend's misfortune.

Will Girardi: Joe Mantegna
Helen Girardi: Mary Steenburgen
Joan Girardi: Amber Tamblyn
Kevin Girardi: Jason Ritter
Luke Girardi: Michael Welch
Adam Rove: Christopher Marquette
Grace Polk: Becky Wahlstrom
Friedman: Aaron Himelstein
Judith Montgomery: Sprague Grayden
Lieutenant Lucy Preston: Annie Potts
Fran Montgomery: Jayne Atkinson
Dog Walker God: Russ Tamblyn
Nigerian Doctor God: Michael N. Chinyamurindi
Ryan: Charlie Koznick
Random Woman: Karoly Giardello
Anarchist Guy: Ansel Caine
Paramedic: Scott Conte
Doctor: Claudia Choi
Waiter: Clement Von Franckenstein

RATING: To Be Announced