MONA�S BALANCING ACT OF WORK, FAMILY AND FRIENDS COMES CRASHING DOWN, ON "HALF & HALF," MONDAY, OCT 18

"The Big Don�t Leave Me This Way Episode" � When Mona�s workaholic lifestyle alienates her from her family and friends, she decides to cut loose at one of Dee Dee�s infamous parties the night before her big presentation, but when a massive hangover brought on by too many DeeDeetini�s causes her to blow the presentation, Mona realizes that she must find a balance between work and social life, on HALF & HALF, Monday, Oct. 18 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on UPN. Ellen Gittelsohn directed the episode from a script by Michaela Feeley.

Meanwhile, after deciding that being gay has become too mainstream and trendy, Adam enlists Big Dee Dee�s help to become straight and prepare him for his first date with a woman.

Mona Thorne: Rachel True
Dee Dee Thorne: Essence Atkins
Phyllis Thorne: Telma Hopkins
Big Dee Dee Thorne: Valarie Pettiford
Spencer Williams: Chico Benymon
Adam Benet: Alec Mapa
Kai Owens: Lana Moorer AKA MC Lyte
Dave: Chris Boyd
Shaunie: Susie Castillo
Elizabeth: Jennifer Easton
Ray (V.O.): Rhomeyn Johnson

RATING: To Be Announced