SEASON PREMIERE

FAITH'S GOOD INTENTIONS RESULT IN HILARIOUS HAVOC, ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC'S "HOPE & FAITH", FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

"Escape from Albuquerque" - A new and improved Faith returns from her misadventures in a country that even she cannot find on a map. She convinces Charley to give her one more chance, but her good intentions result in havoc when she destroys Charley's beautiful car, is partially responsible for her teenage niece's new navel piercing and somehow ends up fully dressed in a freezing bathroom shower with both Hope and Sydney. When Charley wants Faith out of the house, Hope is torn between her responsibility to her family and her love for her daffy sister, on the season premiere of "Hope & Faith," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Hope & Faith" stars Faith Ford as Hope, Kelly Ripa as Faith, Ted McGinley as Charley, Megan Fox as Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hayley and Paulie Litt as Justin.

"Escape from Albuquerque" is written by Peter Murrieta and directed by Don Scardino.

"Hope & Faith" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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