REASONABLE DOUBTS DRIVE EACH OF THE LADIES TO QUESTION THEIR CHOICES, ON ABC'S "MISTRESSES"

"Reasonable Doubt" -- Despondent over her situation, Joss struggles with whether she should take a plea deal and what that would mean for a future with Harry. Karen agrees to help Vivian keep her secret from Alec so that he can accept a very important award. April and Marc are blind-sided by a surprise visit from Marc's sister Miranda. After being shut out by Joss in prison, Calista sees the pain she's causing her and makes her next move, on "Mistresses," THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET).

"Mistresses" stars Yunjin Kim as Karen Kim, Jennifer Esposito as Calista Raines, Rochelle Aytes as April Malloy, Jes Macallan as Josslyn ("Joss") Carver and Brett Tucker as Harry Davis, and Rob Mayes in the role of Marc Nickleby. Recurring guest stars are Ed Quinn in the role of Alec and Sonja Bennett as Vivian.

Guest starring are Corinne Massiah as Lucy Malloy, Julius Fair as Scotty Nickleby, Corey Sevier as David Hudson, Katie Messina as Roz, Kate Beahan as Miranda Nickleby, Nicholas Carella as Sous Chef Phil, Carmel Amit as Ariella "Ari" Greenberg, Michael Northey as Ron Friedman, Samantha Ferris as Detective Libby Whitehead, Kaaren de Zilva as Dr. Shannon Gardner, Christine Willes as Patty Deckler, Alison Wandzura as Dr. Jenkins.

"Reasonable Doubt" was written by Justin Lo and directed by Liz Allen.

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