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With the airing of "O Brother, Where Bart Thou" episode on December 8, "Gossip Girl" has made available a sneak peek of the episode 2.14. Less than thirty-second long, the promotional video teases on what to expect in the episode entitled "In The Realm of the Basses" with Chuck Bass seen standing on the edge of a tall building.

Words are, this episode will see Chuck having a hard dealing with his father's death, and runs away to Bangkok before his uncle Jack Bass brings him back to New York and to a worried Blair. While Jack tells Lily he wants to be Chuck's legal guardian, Chuck gets in trouble at school smoking hash. Though headmistress Queller agrees to forget the whole incident if Chuck doesn't smoke again, Chuck lights up a joint in the office.

Shannen Doherty's character, Brenda Walsh, won't be seen six feet under on "90210". As reported by E! Online, Shenae Grimes and Dustin Milligan, two cast members of The CW's spin-off series, have come out with denials over the recent death rumor of Brenda, insisting that the iconic character will not have a dead scene on the show.

On December 6 at KIIS-FM's Jingle Ball concert, Shenae Grimes, who plays Annie Wilson, says simply, "They're not killing off her character." Strengthening Grimes statement, Dustin Milligan who plays Ethan Ward further shares his doubt the network would go for dead scenario this time around, stating, "I don't think the CW would wanna kill anybody. [Brenda's] definitely not going like that."

After winning the popular reality show "The Amazing Race" on December 7, sister and brother team, Starr and Nick Spangler, shared their excitement to be the champion of the CBS' show season thirteen. On December 8, Starr and Nick spoke to Reality TV World about winning the race as well as their experience during the around-the-world competition.

As stated by Nick, he was surprised to have won the race because at that time he thought that their rival, Ken and Tina, probably had a chance to beat them on the last challenge. "It was unbelievable. I can't really put it into words except. Honestly, I never stopped doubting that maybe Ken and Tina had somehow beat us," said Nick.

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" will indeed see the last of William Petersen as Gil Grissom in the series' first episode in 2009. Through a recently-outed press release, it has been unraveled that the bowing out of Peterson has been embedded in the forthcoming episode entitled "One to Go" as his character takes a sudden leave from the CSI team.

On the episode scheduled to air on Thursday, January 15, 2009, Peterson's character will stun his co-workers with an announcement that his time as a CSI has come to an end after working with Dr. Raymond Langston on the "Dick & Jane" murders. Before leaving the team for good though, he offers Langston a permanent position on the CSI team.

In the new episode of "Ghost Whisperer", Melinda will assist a ghost who must face hard facts about her marriage. "Ball & Chain" will air two weeks from its previous episode, on December 19. More on the complicated romance between Melinda and her dead husband Jim is also put on the spotlight here.

The death of Jim may have shocked many fans but earlier this week the show's executive producers released a statement through TV Guide, saying "Though there is plenty of aching and longing, the two of them are scrupulously respectful of each other's boundaries - he because she is grieving her husband, and she because he is grappling with memory loss. We're planning to address what friends and neighbors think, in a big way, as we move forward in Season 4."

Another webisode of NBC's "Heroes" will take over the online world. "Heroes: The Recruit" will start airing on Monday, December 15 with the first chapter called "Private Mills".

Similar to the previous two webisodes that introduce new characters and people with special abilities, the new webisode will bring in Rachel Mills, a marine who is recruited by Pinehearst to be part of a top-secret program. Rachel, who is played by Taylor Cole ("CSI: Miami"), survives an explosion only to face off against Angela Petrelli (Christine Rose), who is after one thing, the truth, no matter the pain.

The final season of "The L Word" will claim a life, and the unfortunate one is finally unveiled. Showtime, the network that airs the lesbian drama series, have released a sneak peek to the first episode that will air January 18, showing that one of the main characters, Jenny, is found face-down in a swimming pool.

A female police officer comes over to investigate the case and the friends have gathered in the living room to be questioned. Jenny's body then is brought on a stretcher to the room, creating a tense atmosphere to the women that include Kit, Bette, Tina, Shane, Alice, and Helena.

FOX have released two previews of their action drama series "Prison Break" that will return on screen on Monday, December 8 with the episode called "Just Business". Michael, Sara, Lincoln and Sucre are trapped in a warehouse while Self is trying every way to get them to talk from outside the building.

In the first clip, Michael is negotiating with Self through a phone but when they meet no end, Self throws gas bomb into the building and shoots the door to prevent the foursome from escaping. The second clip is on Lincoln taking it heavy on the fact that Michael is going to break into another prison in order to get Scylla.

Episode eleven of "Ugly Betty" season three has been revealed through its newly-outed preview. It can be seen from the preview that Betty Suarez's character, played by America Ferrera, will try to be a "big city conquerer."

The preview also features Betty appearing in a what seems to be a fashion show. Then, it follows this neighborhood girl when dealing with a situation which may have something to do with hospital as she is captured receiving a call from someone.

A preview for episode eleven of "Grey's Anatomy" season five has been revealed through the recently-released video posted below. The preview teases more dramas that may happen on the next episode entitled "Wish You Were Here".

As stated on the preview, the team of Seattle Grace Hospital's doctors has to deal with several conflicts in their private and professional lives. They will be losing their minds, breaking promises, and facing the most controversial case of their careers.

Four new clips have been compiled into one video player as sneak peeks to week 12 episode of "The Biggest Loser". Most of the clips feature the contestants doing lots of exercises and preparing for the final challenge of the season.

In the first clip, Michelle expresses her sadness over Renee's elimination. As the last remaining contestant from the black team, she also confesses in the clip that she is scared by the fact and feels lonely. At the same time, the blue team which consists of Ed, Heba, and Vicky are celebrating their victory of being in the final four, as captured in the second clip.

"Walled In" actress, Mischa Barton, is reported to guest star on ABC's comedy drama, "Ugly Betty". Hollyscoop reported the 22-year-old actress may get her debut appearance on the popular series for a five-episode guest arc.

As stated by "Ugly Betty" insiders, the series' staff are still in talk, dicussing about Barton's future appearance. "Mischa's career is at a standstill, so this might be great for her. It's not a done deal yet, but talks continue," said the insiders.

Michelle Trachtenberg may have another appearance on The CW's popular series, "Gossip Girl". According to Nylon Online, the series' producers are planning to bring back the "Black Christmas" star to reprise her role as Georgina Sparks for the teen drama's upcoming episode.

Hinting about the possible return of Trachtenberg, "Gossip Girl" executive producer, Josh Schwartz, said, "It's safe to say you haven't seen the last of her." Besides, it is also reported that the network plans to put Trachtenberg's guest stint towards the end of this season. In the meantime, there is no deal or script done yet but it is in the works for the last third of season two.

The possible truth about the real condition of Dr. Izzie Stevens' character, played by Katherine Heigl, on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" has been revealed. As multiple reliable sources informed to EW's Michael Ausiello, the reason behind Izzie's hallucination of having interaction with dead people is a matter of health- and brain-related.

EW noted that Izzie's health problem is similar to an aneurysm, a blood-filled dilation which most commonly occurs in arteries at the base of the brain. The good news is that the disease will not be fatal. In the meantime, there is no confirmation from the network about this potential aneurysm disorder.

NBC's new TV reality show "Momma's Boys", where "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest serves as its executive producer, has been available to peek. Through a brand new clip and a behind-the-scene video, posted below, it is revealed that the upcoming TV show will center its story on a group of mothers who must help choosing the perfect women for their complacent sons.

The clip, which works as a promo of the new show, shows three male contestants and their mothers meeting 32 women. It also features the interview sections with the three mothers, and between Ryan and his mother, Connie Seacrest.