JOAN AND GRACE FEAR THE WORST WHEN ADAM GOES MISSING AFTER HIS ATTEMPTS TO RECONCILE WITH JOAN ARE REBUFFED, ON "JOAN OF ARCADIA," FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Michael Badalucco ("The Practice") Guest Stars

"Common Thread" -- Joan and Grace fear the worst when, on the heels of failed attempts to reconnect with Joan, the emotionally fragile Adam goes missing during a hike, on JOAN OF ARCADIA, Friday, April 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Elodie Keene directed the episode written by Stephen Nathan, one of the series' executive producers.

Michael Badalucco ("The Practice") guest stars.

Despite Grace's attempts to foster a more comfortable rapport between her friends, Joan is intent on hurting Adam with her rebuffs, which she regrets when it appears that his life may be in danger. Meanwhile, Helen is shocked when a priest (Badalucco) tells her that the man who raped her 25 years ago would like her to visit his deathbed so he may apologize. Also, Luke is dismayed and intrigued when he learns that Friedman has been getting stoned.

Will Girardi: Joe Mantegna
Helen Girardi: Mary Steenburgen
Joan Girardi: Amber Tamblyn
Kevin Girardi: Jason Ritter
Luke Girardi: Michael Welch
Adam Rove: Christopher Marquette
Grace Polk: Becky Wahlstrom
Friedman: Aaron Himelstein
Carl Rove: David Grammer
Father Payne: Michael Badalucco
Edmond Dodds: David Marciano
Ryan Hunter: Wentworth Miller
Kimberly Dodd: Payton Spencer
Anne Dodd: Corinne Reilly
Old Lady God: Kathryn Joosten
Punk Girl God: Shelly Cole
Park Ranger God: Don McManus
Another Park Ranger: J. Marvin Campbell

RATING: To Be Announced