Steven Robman Movies

On an impulse, Carrie Llewellyn (Jodie Bissett) and Jim Barber (Rob Estes) are married in Las Vegas. The couple heads home dreading the prospect of breaking the news of their instant union to their children--of which they have eight between them. It helps not at all that many of the kids already don't like each other, nor that Carrie's offspring can't warm up to Jim, and vice versa. An eventful family excursion to the local bowling alley finally brings everyone together--and when it seems that Carrie and Jim may drift apart, it's the children who cook up strategies to bring them back together. In one respect, this made-for-cable movie goes way, way past The Brady Bunch when a brief romance develops between the two oldest kids. Produced for the ABC Family Channel, I Do, They Don't was originally telecast on March 20, 2005. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Alan Dale makes his first series appearance as Caleb Nichol, the wealthy, manipulative father of troubled Newport matron Kirsten Cohen (Kelly Rowan). Caleb sets the Cohen household on its ear when he introduces his new and extremely young girlfriend, Gabrielle (Nichole Hiltz), who may well put Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) in the uncomfortable position of having to refer to a 24-year-old woman as "Grandma." As for Kirsten's lawyer husband, Sandy (Peter Gallagher), he is becoming more and more nostalgic for his "old," pre-Newport lifestyle. Next door at the Coopers, Jimmy (Tate Donovan) faces losing his wife and his job in one fell swoop, while Jimmy's ex-to-be Julie (Melinda Clarke) begins cozying up to the redoubtable Caleb. In other developments, Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton) tries to choose between Ryan (Ben McKenzie) and Luke (Chris Carmack). And is Summer (Rachel Bilson) really interested in Seth or is she just playing games? ~ All Movie Guide

Lorelai (Lauren Graham) tackles the challenge of picking a feature film for "Movie in the Square Night" that will meet with the approval of, and severe budgetary limitations imposed by, store owner Taylor Doose (Michael Winters). The evening is saved by a last-minute entry produced by budding filmmaker Kirk Gleason (Sean Gunn). And on a more serious note, Luke (Scott Patterson) asks Rory (Alexis Bledel) to tutor his nephew Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) -- a seemingly innocuous request that results in a car accident, a broken wrist, and an outraged and unforgiving Lorelai. ~ All Movie Guide

Though Rory (Alexis Bledel) has her heart set on going to Harvard, grandpa Richard (Edward Herrmann) is determined to convince her to attend his alma mater, Yale. Lorelei (Lauren Graham) fumes over Richard's interference, but she can't prevent Rory from spending a day on the Yale campus. Meanwhile, Kirk's dance trophy is stolen, which seems to bother only Kirk (Sean Gunn); and Luke (Scott Patterson) warns Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) to cool it so far as Rory is concerned -- little suspecting how far the relationship between Rory and Jess has already gone. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The treachery of seduction takes hold when, after manipulating her lover to do away with her faithful husband, a scheming black widow stealthily begins plotting her next deadly move in a steamy erotic thriller starring Susan Lucci and Philip Casnoff. Isabelle Collins (Lucci) has been married to power broker husband Stewart (John O'Hurley) for over a decade, and despite his endless wealth, her eyes have begun to wander. After using her beauty to seduce rich and handsome widower Richard (Casnoff), Isabelle quickly manages to convince her new lover that she is stuck in an abusive relationship with no way out. Soon lead to believe that both of their lives are in immediate danger as a result of their heated affair, Richard is skillfully manipulated into hiring a violent parolee to do away with the unsuspecting Stewart. When the deed is finally done and Isabelle begins to grow increasingly distant to her ever-loyal lover, it doesn't take Richard long to realize that not only has he been manipulated into killing an innocent man, but he may be the next in line to die at the behest of the insatiable Isabelle. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

The unusually stark and somber opening credits indicate that this is going to be a particularly powerful and hard-hitting episode. Finally coming to the realization that Bailey's drinking is completely out of control, the rest of the Salinger family, backed up by Grace (Tamara Taylor) and Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt), decide that it is time for showdown. Despite their combined efforts, Bailey (Scott Wolf) not only refuses to join Alcoholics Anonymous, but he also insists that he doesn't have a problem--and when they press the issue, he lets loose a devastating barrage of cruel and hateful counter-accusations. With no other option, the family gives Bailey an ultimatum: either shape up, or ship out...permanently. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Grace (Tamara Taylor) uses the local media to attack Charlie (Matthew Fox) for his "cruel and unusual" treatment of homeless people at his restaurant, while Claudia (Lacey Chabert) is also sore at Charlie for blocking her from studying at the music conservatory. More seriously, Bailey's drinking is obviously getting out of hand, but he refuses to face up to the fact, even after he fails to qualify for the high school soccer team; later, Bailey (Scott Wolf) has a fight with Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who also notices that his personality has taken a sharp downward turn. And after expressing outrage when the man repairing her roof offers her marijuana, Julia (Neve Campbell)is lovestruck by the pot-smoker's cute brother Sam (Ben Browder in his first series appearance). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Havoc reigns supreme at a diabetes clinic where several patients suddenly die or go into a coma at an alarming rate. The detectives trace this disastrous situation to a hacker that has invaded the clinic's computer system. Then things take a surprising turn when a vengeance-driven blind man emerges on the suspect list. Without revealing any further cogent plot points, it can be noted that guest star Dana Elcar was legally blind in real life. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

It looks like Joel (Rob Morrow) is finally going to be able to leave Cicely behind for a vacation in his native New York. Unfortunately, Joel's temporary replacement, young Dr. Ginsberg (Leo Geter) is a little too ambitious -- and a little too good at his job and popular with the townsfolk -- to suit the jealous Joel's tastes. Then there are those irksome nightmares suffered by Maggie (Janine Turner), wherein Joel's plane crashes in flames. Elsewhere, Maurice eagerly prepares for his upcoming annual tryst with Ingrid (Elizabeth Huddle), a self-styled "astronaut groupie." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide