Show Guide: Abby
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Synopsis: Abby has a complicated life.

As the producer of a sports program, she's surrounded by guys and a lot of testosterone; she's broken up with her self-absorbed boyfriend, but remains roommates with him so that they can hold on to their only-on-TV fabulous rent-controlled apartment in San Francisco; and, her "feisty and flirtatious" sister wants to teach her how to use her feminine wiles to get ahead. Throw in a best friend harboring a secret crush, and you have yourself a sitcom. (Courtesy UPN, 2002)

The Cast:
Sydney Tamiia Poitier as Abby Newman
Kadeem Hardison as Will Jefferies
Sean O'Bryan as Roger Tomkins
Randy J. Goodwin as Max Ellis
Tangie Ambrose as Joanne Walker

Production Credits:
Producers: Michael Katlin and Nat Bernstein

Produced by CBS Productions

The Episodes:
1-1 The Breakup--01/06/2003

Sydney Tamiia Poitier stars in the title role of this sitcom about an ambitious TV-sports producer with a complicated love life. The cheeky first episode finds Abby breaking up with her charming, self-absorbed boyfriend (Kadeem Hardison). But since neither wants to give up the rent-controlled San Francisco apartment they share, they try living as platonic roommates. Further stirring things up are Abby's boss (Sean O'Bryan), who wants the couple to reunite; her sister (Tangie Ambrose), who urges Abby to get over her ex; and her colleague Max (Randy J. Goodwin), the anchor whose crush on Abby is the city's worst-kept secret.
Written by: Mitchel Katlin & Nat Bernstein
Directed by: Leonard R. Garner Jr.
Guest stars: Christine Gonzales as The Woman.

1-2 Moving On--01/07/2003
Abby accepts her boss's offer of a ticket to see R&B star Kenny Lattimore, but she doesn't realize immediately that he has ulterior motives.
Written by: Nat Bernstein & Mitchel Katlin & Vanessa McCarthy
Directed by: Mary Lou Belli
Guest stars: Kenny Lattimore as Himself.

1-3 Abby's First Date--01/14/2003
At Jo's dare, Abby asks a stranger out on a date, the first since her break-up with Will. Even though she thought the guy was dullsville, her confidence is shaken when he doesn't call her for a second date, and she goes to extreme lengths to find out why. Meanwhile, Max, the subject of a new advertising campaign for the show, attracts a whole new, unexpected audience.
Written by: Jacque Edmunds
Directed by: Leonard R. Garner Jr.
Guest stars: Long as Miles; Stephen Snedden as Dr. Jeff Morria; Heather Ankey as Paige; Lee Garlington as Jeanette Morris; Doug Ballard as Dr. Jeff Morris Sr.; Benjamin McKenzie as Larry; Marta Cunningham as Daria and Helaine Lembeck as Receptionist.

1-4 Ted And Carol And Will And Abby--01/21/2003
Abby finds out that choosing a friend can be hard. She fears that Ted & Carol will pick over her and Will.
Written by: Eric Abrams & Matthew Berry
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski
Guest stars: Kurt Long as Myles; Suzy Nakamura as Carol and Jason Winston George as Ted.

1-5 Abby Gets Her Groove Back--02/04/2003
Abby has a dire need to date again after seeing a guy at the gym.
Written by: Henry Chan
Directed by: Jacque Edmunds
Guest stars: Patrick Stinson as Ray.

1-6 The Mama And The Papa--02/11/2003
Abby's mom and dad return to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Abby brings Will to the party. Will Christine still dislike Will?
Written by: Mitchel Katlin & Nate Bernstein
Directed by: Leslie Kolins-Small
Guest stars: Michelle Phillips as Christine and Charles Robinson as Hank.

1-7 Leggo My Ego--02/18/2003
Abby has a tough time firing a burnt out old sports star, who Roger hired for the evening sports report. Also, Will's friends throw him a bachelor party, un-aware that he and Abby aren't getting married.
Written by: Bob Myer
Directed by: Andrew Taso
Guest stars: Anthony Starke as Sean Parks.

1-8 Bare Naked Lady--02/25/2003
Will show some of his pictures as well as one of Abby nude at an art gallery.
Written by: Lori Lakin
Directed by: Andrew Taso
Guest stars: Tammy Townsend as Cassandra.

1-9 Kiss My Ex--03/04/2003
Abby gives Will advice on how to deal with Cassandra.
Written by: Lori Lakin
Directed by: Andrew Taso
Guest stars: Tammy Townsend as Cassandra.