WITNESS THE JOYFUL JOURNEY OF TWO BEST FRIENDS, TRICIA AND KARI, SELF-PROCLAIMED "THELMA AND LOUISES" AND "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES," ON ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER" THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

"Episode 312" - Witness the exciting makeovers of Tricia, a 40-year-old manager of a yoga and massage salon and Kari, a 41-year-old unique aid at an elementary school, two best friends both from Fort Lauderdale, FL, on "Extreme Makeover," THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/05)

Tricia and Kari were given a life changing experience, as they were able to change their looks in an effort to transform their lives and destinies and to make their dreams come true. This was all accomplished through the skills of an "Extreme Team," including plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists, along with a talented team of hair and makeup artists, stylists and personal trainers. In addition, participants recuperate at the "Makeover Mansion," the new luxurious mansion tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, CA, complete with stunning views, a swimming pool, fully equipped home gym and big screen televisions.

Tricia and Kari are two exuberant best friends who have gotten into trouble and mischief together since they were 13 years old. Kindred free spirits and soul mates, they've been through a lifetime of fun, adventure and heartbreak. Two years ago Kari endured the loss of her six-year-old son, Hunter, who was born missing 90 percent of his brain. During the tragedy, Kari went through depression and gained a lot of weight. With the help of best friend Tricia, Kari was able to get through the hard time. Now these two frazzled "Desperate Housewives" will leave the car pools and housework behind and head to Los Angeles, where they are about to embark on the greatest adventure of their lives-an extreme makeover together. See how the "Extreme Team" helps this real life "Thelma and Louise" duo realize their dreams of becoming beautiful.

Tricia's procedures included a brow lift, upper and lower eyelid lift, tightening of lower eyelids, facial fat injections, liposuction under chin (on Q pain pump), inner and outer thighs, tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation, LASIK eye surgery, Foto facial, sclerotherapy for leg veins, chemical peel, Restylane to lips and nasal labial folds, Botox to forehead, 1 extraction, gum lift on 7 teeth, 11 da Vinci porcelain veneers, 5 crowns and a bridge.

Tricia's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Jon A Perlman, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills

* Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Dr. Steven V. Donia, D.D.S, dentist to the stars

* Periodontist Dr. Ari Rosenblatt

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Hair stylist Guy Riggio

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V salon

* Makeup Artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrow artist Anastasia of Beverly Hills

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

Kari's procedures included a brow lift, upper and lower eyelid lift, facial fat injections, TCA peel, liposuction under chin (on Q pain pump), inner and outer thighs, buccal fat removal, tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation, LASIK eye surgery, Thermage for non-surgical butt lift, Restylane to nasal labial folds, Foto facial, gum lift on 4 teeth, 10 da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening.

Kari's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Jon A Perlman, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills

* Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Dr. Steven V. Donia, D.D.S, dentist to the stars

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who hasserved as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Hair stylist Guy Riggio

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V salon

* Makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrow artist Anastasia of Beverly Hills

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

"Extreme Makeover" is produced by New Screen Entertainment and Lighthearted Entertainment. Chuck Bangert, Lou Gorfain and Howard Schultz are the executive producers. Julie Laughlin is co- executive producer. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.