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EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
Air Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#817) "Zeigler/Hansen Family"
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"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" DELIVERS A MILITARY WEDDING AND A FRESH START TO A LUCKY COUPLE ONE YEAR AFTER THE FORT HOOD TRAGEDY

Special Guests Include Comedian Dane Cook, Duff Goldman, Monique Lhuillier and Terry Fator

"Zeigler-Hansen" - "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" traveled to Fort Hood, Texas a year after tragedy struck the base to deliver a fresh start to one lucky couple. On November 5, 2009, a gunman fired more than 100 rounds at soldiers and civilians on base. In the aftermath, 13 people were left dead and 32 others were wounded. Among those caught in the crossfire� Patrick Zeigler, a soldier who had only returned from Iraq two weeks prior. On that ill-fated day, Zeigler was hit four times, with a near fatal gunshot to the head. Patrick's life was forever changed. Upon hearing of his tragedy, fianc�e Jessica Hansen put her college degree on hold in order to be by Patrick's side and to aid in his recovery. Now the couple will discover that love conquers all, on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The "Extreme Team" called in some of the couple's closest friends to deliver the ultimate wedding. With the help of dress designer Monique Lhuillier, Duff Goldman from "Ace of Cakes" and entertainer Terry Fator, Patrick and Jessica will finally be able to take that magical walk down the aisle. But before they do, they'll make a quick vacation stop in Las Vegas for their bachelor/bachelorette parties. Comedian Dane Cook and 2010 CNN Hero Dan Wallrath also appear in this episode to help pay tribute to the families at Fort Hood, followed by a very special announcement. Team leader Ty Pennington, designers Leigh Anne Tuohy, Paul DiMeo and Xzibit and local builders Tilson Homes, Texas Association of Builders and Temple - Inland are also on hand to deliver a home that dreams are made of, paving a new path for Patrick and Jessica's future together.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. This program carries a TV-PG guideline.

For more information on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," visit ABC.com

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