WHITE LIES SNOWBALL WHEN THE GANG GOES TO INCREDIBLE LENGTHS TO AVOID A PESKY OLD FRIEND, ON ABC'S "HAPPY ENDINGS"

"Big White Lies" - What starts out a white lie on Penny's part to avoid an annoying childhood friend (guest star Mary Elizabeth Ellis, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") snowballs out of control as the whole gang is caught up: Jane fakes a pregnancy (complete with fake baby shower), Dave pretends he's terminally ill and Alex fakes a change in sexual orientation. Meanwhile, Max and Dave's lonely landlord (guest star Ben Falcone, "Bridesmaids"), jealous of their active love lives, looks for ways to evict them -- until he takes a shine to Alex -- on "Happy Endings," TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/28/12)

"Happy Endings" stars Eliza Coupe as Jane, Elisha Cuthbert as Alex, Zachary Knighton as Dave, Adam Pally as Max, Damon Wayans, Jr. as Brad and Casey Wilson as Penny.

Guest starring are Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Daphne, Ben Falcone as Darren, Kristin Malko as Kate, Katie Silverman as 9-year-old Penny, Ursula Burton as Susan and Lindsey Morgan as Tracy.

"Big White Lies" was written by Gail Lerner and directed by Gail Mancuso.

"Happy Endings" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.