CLAUDE PUT THE RULES OF DATING TO THE TEST, ON ABC'S "LESS THAN PERFECT"

"Rules" - While following the strict rules of dating, Claude forces herself to wait before calling a cute guy she has met and ends up losing his number. But her luck may change when she stumbles upon another great guy at a Halloween party. Meanwhile Kipp and Lydia have a new plan to get themselves promoted, and it involves rare and illegal cheese, on "Less than Perfect," FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/03)

"Less than Perfect" stars Sara Rue as Claude Casey, Sherri Shepherd as Ramona Platt, Andrea Parker as Lydia Weston, Zachary Levi as Kipp Steadman, Will Sasso as Carl Monari, with Eric Roberts as Will Butler and Andy Dick as Owen Kronsky.

Guest starring are Chris Garten as Trevor, Kathryn Joosten as old lady, Stephen Lee as store owner, Vanessa Evigan as Sandy, Jason Huber as strange man and Ben Feldman as Nicholas.

"Rules" was written by Justin Adler and directed by Ted Wass.

"Less than Perfect" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG,D parental guideline.