THE STRATFORD SISTERS FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHT TO PARTY WHEN DADDY GOES OUT OF TOWN, IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU," PREMIERING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (Thursday, August 6, 2009) � When Walter Stratford goes out of town; his girls go a bit crazy with a house party. Bianca believes the party will help make her legendary and Kat brings her own "responsible" touch to the party with recycle bins and designated driver wristbands � and a very special karaoke performance. Is Kat finally letting loose? And will they really get away with throwing a house party? Find out in an all-new episode of ABC Family's original series, "10 Things I Hate About You," premiering Tuesday, September 1, 2009 (8:00 � 8:30 PM ET/PT). The episode, entitled "Fight for Your Right," was directed by Henry Chan and written by Erin Erlich.

Meanwhile, the party stirs up relationship trouble for Chastity and Joe, while Patrick makes an unexpected appearance to clear the air with Kat after abandoning her at the dance. And Cameron is clueless to the fact that the watermelon he is "snacking" on has an extra special ingredient.

"10 Things I Hate About You" is executive produced by Carter Covington. Larry Miller reprises his role as Walter Stratford, the over-protective father to the Stratford sisters -- Kat, a feminist with a razor-sharp tongue, portrayed by Lindsey Shaw ("Aliens In America"), and Bianca, a girl with a plan to climb the social ladder at her new school, portrayed by Meaghan Martin ("Camp Rock"). Ethan Peck ("Adopt A Sailor") takes on the role of resident bad boy, Patrick Verona. Nicholas Braun ("Princess Protection Program") portrays Cameron James, Padua High's "nice guy," and Dana Davis ("Heroes") will portray head cheerleader Chastity Church.

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