Posted by Dustin on 10.13.2008 at 5:47 pm

Weekly official ABC spoiler roundup for “Brothers and Sisters,” (several B&S updates) “Desperate Housewives,” “Ugly Betty,” (several updates) “Grey’s Anatomy,” (several updates) “Private Practice,” “Samantha Who” and “Dirty Sexy Money.” Read on for the spoilers.

THE GLOVES COME OFF WHEN NORA AND HOLLY DISCUSS WILLIAM’S LONG LOST SON, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

Chad Lowe is Special Guest Director

“You Get What You Need” – Rebecca’s trust in her mother is put to the ultimate test when a file on Ryan Lafferty turns up in Holly’s possession. Meanwhile, Kevin has an uncomfortable first outing with Scotty’s conservative and disapproving parents, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Michael O’Keefe as Wally Wandell, Jayne Brook as Bertha Wandell, Mitch Pileggi as Browne Carter, Ned Vaughn as Michael Gradstein, Andy Hoff as Aaron Ziven, Elizabeth Prestel as the paralegal, Kulap Vilaysack as Gail, Howard S. Miller as the senior partner, Tom Kopache as Berkeley Goldschmidt, Vinny Chibber as the waiter, Maia Danziger as Dierdre Holder and Geoffrey Wade as the board members.

NORA LAUNCHES A PREEMPTIVE STRIKE TO KEEP HOLLY FROM HURTING WILLIAM’S MISSING SON, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Bakersfield” – Nora goes on a quest to learn more about William’s son and also to beat Holly to the punch, while Kitty and Robert wait for a birth mother, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are David Andrews as George Lafferty, Eric Christian Olsen as Kyle DeWitt, Will McCormack as Ethan Tavis, Holly Maples as the moderator and Chase Kim as the waiter.

“Do You Believe in Magic?” – Tommy and Julia celebrate their wedding anniversary in a magical way while Justin and Rebecca get spooked about their own romance, and Kitty’s neuroses endanger the McCallisters’ shot at adoption, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

LYNETTE SUSPECTS TOM IS HAVING AN AFFAIR, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“There’s Always a Woman” – “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Gaby is over the moon when Carlos’ client makes them an offer they can’t refuse, but a startling discovery leaves her second guessing; Lynette grows suspicious that Tom is cheating on her; and after breaking up with Jackson, Susan tries to surprise him, only to find the surprise is on her. Meanwhile, the bond between Bree and Katherine grows, and Mrs. McCluskey enlists the help of her sister to dig up dirt on Dave.

Guest stars include Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Gale Harold as Jackson, Gail O’Grady as Anne Schilling, Frances Conroy as Virginia Hildebrand and Lily Tomlin as Roberta.

SAM IS GIVEN PILLS AS PART OF A CLINICAL TRIAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO HELP HER REGAIN SOME OF HER LOST MEMORIES — BUT AS THE MEMORIES COME FLOODING IN, SHE IS REMINDED OF HOW BAD SHE USED TO BE — ON ABC’S “SAMANTHA WHO?”

“The Pill” – After Dr. Andy (Tony Hale, “Arrested Development”) gives Samantha pills as part of a clinical trial to help people with memory loss, she begins to regain multiple memory fragments — all reminding her of how bad she used to be. But she discovers one pleasant reminder from the past that could have changed her life forever. Meanwhile, when Andrea and Dena are mistaken for a gay couple, Andrea tries to prove that she could hook up with a much hotter woman than Dena, on “Samantha Who?,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 (9:31-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Tony Hale as Dr. Andy Adams, Tate Berney as crying kid, Bryan Keith as valet parker, Rachel Cannon as Carol, Phoebe Dorin and older woman and Brian Phelan as cute guy.

ELECTION SEASON HITS OCEANSIDE WELLNESS WITH SURPRISING RESULTS, AS SAM AND NAOMI COMPETE TO RUN THE PRACTICE, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

“Past Tense” – An office election pits Sam and Naomi against each other to lead the practice, and ends with surprising results, while Addison treats a young Afghan girl who wants to hide her past, and Cooper’s objectionable personal life catches up with his professional one, on “Private Practice,” WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Jayne Brook as Meg, Rebecca Lowman as Nicole, Rome Shadanloo as Sharbat and David Sutcliffe as Kevin.

WITH PATRICK’S SENATE ELECTION DAYS AWAY, ELLEN’S BROTHER SHOWS UP AND DEMANDS THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS SISTER’S DEATH, TRIPP DISAPPROVES OF PATRICK’S TAKING HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH CARMELITA PUBLIC, AND NICK AND LISA BEGIN COUPLES THERAPY, ON ABC’S “DIRTY SEXY MONEY”

“The Silence” – As Election Day nears, senatorial candidate Patrick insists to a disapproving Tripp that he wants to take his relationship public with his transgendered mistress, Carmelita. Meanwhile Ellen’s brother, Chase, shows up and demands from Patrick the truth about his sister’s death. In other developments, Nick and Lisa are in couples therapy; Jeremy asks Nola to ease Letitia’s house arrest so she can go to Patrick’s election night party; Brian Jr. goes missing, and, at Karen’s request, Nick talks to Simon about his real motive for wanting to marry her, on “Dirty Sexy Money,” WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Sheryl Lee as Andrea Smithson, Laura Margolis as Daisy, Candis Cayne as Carmelita, Elaine Kagan as Dr. Amy Wallace, Jim Moret as anchor, Michael FitzGibbon as Tripp’s assistant, Scott Hlroyed as Chase Alexander, Ron Butler as Severin, Elizabeth Sanchez as Porte Cochere reporter, Ken Rudulph as hospital reporter, Joseph Will as aide, Shawn Michael Patrick as Clark and Bruce French as doctor.

COMPETITION BETWEEN KIMMIE AND BETTY HEATS UP, ON ABC’S “UGLY BETTY”

Supermodel Adriana Lima Appears as Herself; Lindsay Lohan, Ralph Macchio Guest Star

“Ugly Berry” – Betty finds herself competing with Kimmie (guest star Lindsay Lohan) who finally shows her true colors, and new citizen Ignacio prepares to vote for the first time. Meanwhile Hilda takes advantage of the increased election traffic to promote her shop, and Wilhelmina wants to hire a new financial officer (guest star Grant Bowler) whom Daniel can’t stand, on ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Supermodel Adriana Lima appears as herself as a Mode cover girl, and Ralph Macchio guest stars as a new customer at Hilda’s shop.

Guest starring are Lindsay Lohan as Kimmie Keegan, Adriana Lima as herself, Grant Bowler as Connor Owens, Val Emmich as Jesse, David Blue as Cliff, Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre and Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez.

“Crush’d” – Betty works overtime to get the attention of her cute neighbor, struggling musician Jesse (guest star Val Emmich). Meanwhile, Betty’s life gets even more complicated when a maxed out and suddenly homeless Amanda becomes her temporary roommate. And in other Mode developments, Marc vacillates when Cliff (guest star David Blue) wants them to move in together, on “Ugly Betty,” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

BAILEY SPEARHEADS A DOMINO SURGERY IN WHICH EACH PROCEDURE DEPENDS ON THE SUCCESS OF THE ONE BEFORE IT, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest Starring Kevin McKidd (“Rome”) and Carl Lumbly (“Alias”)

“There’s No ‘I’ in Team” – Bailey heads up a team of surgeons performing a “domino procedure” in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it; Derek gets sole credit for the brain tumor study he did with Meredith; Lexie goes to great lengths to have George notice her romantically, and Sloan counsels a desperate Callie on the ways of love, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

Guest Starring Kevin McKidd as Owen, Carl Lumbly as Kurt, George Newbern as Stan, Colleen Flynn as Nancy, Saige Thompson as Lindsay, Leslie Odom Jr. as PJ, Steven W. Bailey as Joe.

BAILEY HEADS A TEAM OF SURGEONS CHALLENGED WITH REMOVING A YOUNG GIRL’S INOPERABLE TUMOR, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest Starring Kevin McKidd (“Rome”)

“Life During Wartime” – To help Bailey become the best general surgeon at Seattle Grace, the Chief gives her new power, new responsibility, and the challenge of removing a young girl’s inoperable tumor, as the new head of trauma, Owen Hunt, challenges both the attending doctor’s methods and the residents’ surgical abilities, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

Guest Starring are Kevin McKidd as Owen, Scott Haven as Randy, Lauri Johnson as Grandma Ruth, Brandon Scott as Intern Ryan.