NICK AND DYLAN TEAM UP AND GET THEIR HANDS A LITTLE DIRTY TO PROTECT THEIR FAMILIES, ON ABC'S THE GATES

"Digging the Dirt" -- Finding themselves blackmailed by Frank Buckley, Nick and Dylan set out to dig up a secret on him that is equally damning; Sarah throws a pool party for the neighborhood women, but social politics threaten to spoil it; at Gates Academy, neither Brett nor Charlie is willing to give up on winning Andie's affection; and Devon tries internet dating, but her motives are anything but romantic, on "The Gates," SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"The Gates" stars Frank Grillo as Nick Monohan, Marisol Nichols as Sarah Monahan, Rhona Mitra as Claire Radcliff, Luke Mably as Dylan Radcliff, Travis Caldwell as Charlie Monohan, Skyler Samuels as Andie Bates, Colton Haynes as Brett Crezski, Chandra West as Devon, Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, Justin Miles as Marcus Jordan and Janina Gavankar as Leigh Turner.

Guest Starring are Brett Cullen as Frank Buckley, Devyn Tyler as Mia Mueller, Andrea Powell as Karen Crezski, Gloria Votsis as Vanessa Buckley, John Prosky as Lloyd Foster, and Josh Pence as Henry..

"Digging the Dirt" was directed by Fred Gerber and written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe.

"The Gates is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.