Season Premiere

"Once and Again" returns for a third season this fall as Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, creators of "thirtysomething" and "My So Called Life," continue to bring their singular vision of modern life to television with a Golden Globe-nominated drama series about two families brought together by the second marriage of Lily Manning (Sela Ward) and Rick Sammler (Billy Campbell), who have discovered another chance at love and genuine commitment after divorce.

Their relationship, however, has not been without challenge; parenting, divorce, infidelity, financial hardship and even death have pushed them to the limit, both as a couple and as individuals.

Against all these forces, Rick and Lily now have their love, their family and their new commitment to sustain them. They must continue to confront their own flaws and struggles, as well as those of their children, in order for their new family to survive and to fully embrace this rare second chance at happiness. "Once and Again" premieres Friday, September 28 (10 - 11PM, ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Please note: This season premiere episode of "Once and Again" was scheduled to air September 21. It now replaces the "Once and Again" episode "The Awful Truth" which was originally scheduled to air at this time.

In the season premiere episode, "Busted," Rick, Lily and their kids struggle with their new living situation, while Eli gets in trouble with the law and seeks Grace's help in dealing with his struggles.

"Once and Again" stars Sela Ward as Lily Manning, Billy Campbell as Rick Sammler, Julia Whelan as Grace Manning, Shane West as Eli Sammler, Meredith Deane as Zoe Manning, Evan Rachel Wood as Jessie Sammler, Susanna Thompson as Karen Sammler, Jeffrey Nordling as Jake Manning, Marin Hinkle as Judy Brooks, Steven Weber as Samuel Blue and Ever Carradine as Tiffany Porter.

Guest starring are Jennifer Crystal Foley as Christie Parker, Adam Brody as Coop, George Tasudis as driver, James Martinez as cop no. 1, Pedro Shanahan as long hair no. 1, Jeff Russo as long hair no. 2, JF Pryor as Drummer, Kay Lenz as Stephanie and Robert Vernon Eaton as cop no. 3.

"Busted" was directed by Dan Lerner and written by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick.

"Once and Again" is executive produced and created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick. The one-hour drama series, which premiered on September 21, 1999, is from The Bedford Falls Company in association with Touchstone Television.

"Once and Again" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This programme carries a TV-PG parental guideline.
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