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Ah, the return of Papa Winchester (albeit, in hiding)! The big reveal at the end of the episode has us wanting more... and wondering why he STILL won't see his sons.

In our "Home" podcast, Sarah, Mia and I discuss what may be our favorite episode yet (rivaling "Skin"). First of all, it's really creepy. The cymbal monkey! The garbage disposal of evil! The episode also brings up some pressing questions for us, like who would buy their child a dancing monkey, anyway? And how does one sue a poltergeist?

Then we met Missouri, who puts Dean in his place before he even has a chance to make a snarky comment (we debate whether or not this is a good thing). We learned more about the Winchesters' troubling past. And what's going on with Sam? He's more perceptive than we realized...

Listen to our Supernatural podcast for "Home" and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Jason C. caught up with the fabulous Allison Mack at Comic-Con last weekend, and she had plenty to say about what's coming up for Chloe! Watch and get the scoop on Allison's directing debut, Chloe's career developments, and more!

MORE: Check out Allison's website!

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It’s a big birthday for the hardest-working man on The CW: Terry Crews turns 40 today. Happy birthday, Terry!

We’re constantly blown away by Terry’s energy – the man is EVERYWHERE! He’s only been acting since 1999, and already he’s got a mile-long list of credits, including Get Smart, Street Kings, Balls of Fury, The Benchwarmers, and so much more. That’s all while starring in Everybody Hates Chris as Julius, the hard-working, penny-pinching patriarch of the Rock clan.

Terry started out in Flint, Michigan, where he earned an art scholarship to Interlochen Art Academy and then Western Michigan University. He planned to become a special effects artist in Hollywood, but he got distracted when he walked onto the football team. He was a natural – Terry played All Mid-American Conference defensive end, and his team won the Mid-American Conference championship in 1988.

That evolved into a pro football career – Terry played for a number of NFL teams between 1991 an 1997 – but he never let go of his art skills. In fact, he painted a line of NFL licensed lithographs for Sierra Sun Editions. Who knew?

To top it all off, Terry has been married for 19 years and have five kids. When does the man sleep?

We’re hoping Terry got some time off on his birthday, and had a great time with family and friends. Leave you birthday wishes for Terry in the comments!

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The CW Source crew spent last weekend at Comic-Con in San Diego, and Jason C. chatted up some of your favorite CW stars -- and asked questions that you posted! First up in our Comic-Con interviews is Jensen Ackles, who talked about what's happening to Dean next season, filming "My Bloody Valentine," and why he might not consider a singing career. We wish we could have had more time with him, but we only had a few minutes before he had to head over to the Supernatural presentation. But hey -- we'll take whatever we can get with Jensen!

Note to spoilerphobes: there are some minor plot spoilers in this clip.

More from Comic-Con to come on the Supernatural front from Jared Padalecki, Eric Kripke, and more!

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Sometimes romance on The CW goes swimmingly... and then, sometimes, it's so painful you have to look away from your TV. That's the case in today's Sourcies category: "Worst Response to 'I Love You.'" Let's just say we hope we're never on the receiving end of anything like this when we spill our feelings to our significant others. Our self-esteem might never recover!

Watch the nominees with Jason C., then cast your vote in the poll below. You have until Monday, August 4 at 11:59 PM CT to vote -- and before that, we'll be back with another new Sourcies category on Friday!

MORE: There's still time to vote for Best "Dude, I've Got Your Back" Moment! You have until Thursday at 11:59 PM CT, so get voting!

LAST WEEK'S WINNER: Congratulations to Supernatural for its Sourcies victory in Best Lovers Reunion!

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Happy 26th birthday to Allison Mack, the woman who brings us the incomparable Chloe Sullivan. Chloe is sweet, smart, sexy and the best sidekick a budding superhero could ever wish for. She’s one of our favorite characters on The CW!

Chloe has grown a lot in the seven seasons Smallville has been on the air. She started off as a curious reporter with a Wall of Weird that kept tabs on all the strange stuff that went on in Smallville. She was driven to figure out just what was going on in town, even though that sometimes pissed off her friend (and unrequited crush) Clark Kent. Now, she knows Clark’s secret – and help keep it safe. She’s also willing to go up against supervillains, the Luthors, meteor freaks, the government… anyone who gets in the way of the truth or threatens her friends.

We’ve loved watching Chloe blossom as she fell in love with Jimmy, landed her first job at the Daily Planet, and discovered her own meteor powers. It’s a tribute to Allison’s skill that no matter what happens to Chloe, we still want to see more.

Allison herself is one heck of a woman – she’s great with fans, always gracious and giving of her time. She also supports charities like the Make a Wish Foundation and Save the Children, urging fans to help out where they can. Plus, Allison and co-star Kristin Kreuk are working on founding an arts grant from a site called Juicy Peach. That’s pretty super right there!

It’s almost hard to believe that Allison is so young – after all, she’s been acting since she was four! Those first roles were pretty small – an ad for German chocolate, for example – but she hit it big in 1998 with a guest spot on Seventh Heaven. A few years later, she landed the role of Chloe on Smallville, and the rest is history.

We hope Allison has a great birthday, and that she’s sufficiently recovered from Comic-Con. We can’t wait to see what happens with Chloe next season on Smallville.

Leave your thoughts and birthday wishes for Allison in the comments!

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The second-to-last episode is a darker one! Mia, Sarah, and I debate the Haley/Nathan porn situation, rage about the Nikki babynapping, and adore Peyton and Brooke's renewed friendship.

Meanwhile, Dan takes over as coach for Whitey, making Lucas literally sick (and prompting Sarah and I to attempt Whitey imitations), the Scott brothers bond adorably, and we wonder who would win in a Mia/Dan smackdown.

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Not all the poignant CW moments come from romantic reunions and hookups -- there's a lot of buddy bonding going on, too. In honor of some of The CW's strong male friendships, this week's category is Best "Dude, I've Got Your Back" Moment. Each of these guys was willing to sacrifice something big in the name of friendship. Check out the nominees with Jason C. and cast your vote below!

You have until Thursday, July 31 at 11:59 PM CT to vote!

Note: Supernatural's Winchesters aren't included because these are all moments between friends, not siblings. Plus, we have to give other shows a chance to shine!

LAST WEEK'S WINNER: Congratulations to One Tree Hill's Haley and Nathan, who won last week's Sourcie for Best Lovers' Quarrel!

MORE: There's still time to vote for Best Lovers Reunion! You have until Monday at 11:59 PM CT, so get voting!

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One Tree Hill’s James Martin Lafferty celebrates his 23rd birthday today! Happy birthday, James!

As the cast’s youngest member (until little Jackson Brundage came along) James was nicknamed “Baby James” by his co-stars. He was just 17 when they shot the One Tree Hill pilot.

You might already know that Chad Michael Murray was originally slated to play Nathan Scott. But because the actor had been abandoned by his mother when he was a child, he felt he could relate to Lucas’s character better. And honestly, could we ever imagine anyone but James playing Nathan?

He was the guy we loved to hate in the first season. Remember how cruel he was to Lucas when he was trying out for The Ravens? But the brothers came together toward the end of season one when they discovered they had a common enemy -- Daddy Dan. And at the end of the first season Nathan did something that changed his life: he married Haley. And his life would never be the same.

Sure, they’ve had their ups and downs (can someone say Chris Keller, sex tapes and a nanny from hell?) but Naley has stood the test of time. And now they have an adorable son who is such a great addition to the cast. We can’t wait to see what is in store for Nathan. We’re hoping that he can get back into basketball and all of his dreams come true!

One of the reasons that James is so awesome as Nathan is that he is not just an actor, he’s also an athlete, and most importantly a basketball player. He actually plays the sport in his spare time. In fact he played in the celeb competition of the 2008 NBA All-Star Game right alongside Terrell Owens and Master P. Their team won 51 to 50 -- a nail-biter for sure!

James’ love of the game doesn’t stop there. He’s quite the giver. This year marked the Fifth Annual James Lafferty One Tree Hill Charity Basketball Game. He hosts the game every year in Wilmington to thank his fans for all of their support (anyone can buy a ticket!) and to raise money for different charities. This year the proceeds went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Winnie’s Garden and the Wilmington Family YMCA.

Many of the other OTH cast members join in the fun at the charity event and this year the second half was slightly delayed because Jackson Brundage was bustin’ a move, center court. Jackson was so into it that James had to come scoop him up and deposit him on the sidelines! The two share some serious chemistry, on and off screen. We’re hoping that Naley won’t stop at just one kiddo. We can’t wait to see what season six holds for their family.

Send James a happy birthday shout out here!

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After lots of hype about this not-so-popular episode, we've watched "Bugs." And it's not that bad! Okay, the ending is kind of ridiculous (the night seemed to last about eight minutes) and the bugs aren't that scary -- even for Mia and me. But this episode had some parts to recommend it.

In our "Bugs" podcast, Sarah, Mia and I analyze the latest look into the brothers' psyches, the episode's merits -- humor! Sam drives! -- and the parts that just didn't work for us, like the bugs' confusing intentions. And of course, it wouldn't be a CW Source Supernatural podcast without some talk of John Winchester and Sarah's strong feelings about him (and the guy doesn't even appear in this episode!). Plus, we ponder the fate of the bee extras that were sacrificed for the cause.

Listen to our Supernatural podcast for "Bugs" and let us know what you think in the comments!

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When two lovers haven't seen each other in awhile, the first time they reunite can be emotional, passionate, or awkward... or all three! Today's Sourcies category is Best Lovers Reunion.

Watch the nominees with Jason C., then cast your vote in the poll below. You have until Monday, July 28 at 11:59 PM CT to vote -- and before that, we'll be back with another new Sourcies category on Friday!

MORE: There's still time to vote for Best Lovers' Quarrel! You have until Thursday at 11:59 PM CT, so get voting!

EVEN MORE: Congratulations to America's Next Top Model's bald Bianca for its Sourcies victory in Worst Makeover Meltdown!

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Poor Nathan! He's trying to do the right thing, but he's slapped with handcuffs as soon as he walks in the door. While he's attempting to bake pretzels, the little gathering at his apartment devolves into the party from hell, thanks to surprise visitors Brooke and Nikki.

Pre-party, Brooke is out at a bar shooting down loser-ish guys... but then she ends up leaving with Nikki! Isn't that even worse? Once the trouble-seeking twosome arrives at Nathan's place, it doesn't take long for Lucas's night of passion with Nikki to be revealed.

Meanwhile, Dan doesn't get everything he wants... but he does get Deb (!). And they both looked good in the process. Oh, and Keith plans to leave town -- sporting a clip-on tie, no less!

Listen to our One Tree Hill podcast for "What Is And What Never Should Be!"

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We can all stop crossing our fingers, holding our breath and doing rain dances -- Shannen Doherty is coming back to 90210! We all know the Brenda years were the best years, and now we can look forward to more clashes with Kelly Taylor, more dining at Nat's Peach Pit and more hanging out with Donna Martin.

When we last saw Brenda, she was boarding a plane to London to attend a prestigious acting school. Over the years, she succeeds in her pursuit of a career in the theater and even has a rekindled (off-screen) romance with Dylan - who moves to London to be with her. Eventually they break up and he, of course, goes back to Kelly. While neither of the women seems to have ended up as Mrs. McKay, they both end up back at West Beverly Hills High. Kelly will be a guidance counselor and Brenda will use her theatrical skills to help direct the school's musical.

High school musical or not -- it's always a safe bet that when Brenda Walsh is around there's going to be drama, and we can't wait! What do you think about the return of Brenda? Do you have any guesses as to what kind of trouble she can get herself into? Let us know in the comments!

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Comic-Con is coming up this weekend, and we're going to be chatting up some of your favorite Smallville and Supernatural stars. From Smallville, Allison Mack, Justin Hartley, and Davis Bloome will be in attendance, along with the new showrunners (executive producers Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson). And from Supernatural, we'll be talking with Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Eric Kripke, and Sera Gamble!

Of course, we want to hear what YOU want to ask them, so post your questions in the comments -- and get them in as quickly as possible so we can compile the best to ask the stars. You have until Thursday night if you want your question to be considered, so get posting!

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Here's the schedule!

Monday, September 1
Gossip Girl
8/7c

One Tree Hill
9/8c

Tuesday, September 2
90210
TWO-HOUR PREMIERE
8/7c

Wednesday, September 3
America's Next Top Model
TWO-HOUR PREMIERE
8/7c

Tuesday, September 9
Privileged
9/8c

Thursday, September 18
Smallville
8/7c

Supernatural
9/8c

Friday, October 3
Everybody Hates Chris
8/7c

The Game
8:30/7:30c

America's Next Top Model (encore)
9/8c

Wednesday, October 29
Stylista
9/8c

The fall TV season is starting early this year, so we won't have to wait quite as long for some of our favorite shows. One Tree Hill fans, we're totally thrilled that we don't have to wait until January like last season! This year, OTH is among the first to premiere.

The first week of September will pack a punch with the potent pair of Gossip Girl and OTH kicking things off, followed by the highly anticipated two-hour premieres of 90210 and America's Next Top Model. Privileged stands alone with a premiere the following week. Then Smallville and Supernatural return a few weeks later, and fans of the comedies will have to wait until early October. The last premiere is Stylista -- we're a bit surprised to see it premiering so late in the game.

Reaper fans, however, are still left hanging -- the network has yet to announce when the drama returns. Same thing with new drama 13 (the title has been updated to 13 -- Fear Is Real).

So what do you think of the new schedule? Which show are you most looking forward to? Which night have you completely blocked off for TV viewing? Tell us in the comments!

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One half of our favorite Hunting team turns 26 today - and yes, it's hard for us to believe that Jared Padalecki is so darn young. Happy birthday, Jared!

We've loved watching Jared show off his acting chops in Supernatural, marveling at the guy's talent as storylines got more complex and deep. Sam could have been a bit of a one-note character - his only goal was to find Jess' killer and then get back to his normal life. But Jared brought more layers to Sam then we originally could have imagined. We've seen Sam confront more horrors than we can count, including horrors within himself. He discovered he could never have the "normal" life he always craved, and he fought that fate, then embraced it. Along the way, he fought his father (while showing just how similar he and John could be), sparred with his brother (emotionally, physically and philosophically), and battled demons both literal and figurative. He even came back from the dead!

This season, we've seen Sam embrace his bad-ass side more than he had in the past. Season 3 Sam seemed to be willing to do anything - anything! - to save his brother, even if that meant embracing the dark side within himself. We couldn't imagine sweet, puppy-dog-eyed Season 1 Sam taking out Gordon with razor wire, or contemplating sacrificing an innocent virgin to destroy demons. It's a tribute to Jared's talent that we an watch him consider these horrible things without ever losing our love for the man at the core of the character.

This season, we also got a great look at Jared's fantastic comedic chops. Bad Day at Black Rock let Jared exhibit his physical comedy skills, and we still giggle at the memory of Sam's face as he told Dean he lost his shoe, or when he scowled at the unfairness of being forbidden from scratching his nose. Hee!

What's even more amazing is that Jared may be even more appealing as a person than Sam is as a character - high praise, considering how much we love those Winchester boys. Jared is always loose, funny, open and giving in public appearances, happy to embrace fans and riff on the show. We love that Jared seems to have no filter - seriously, talking about tiny underwear in Australia? - and that he takes such glee in his job, his fans and his life. We revel every chance we get to talk to him or see him in person, and can't wait for the next set visit or con so we can bask in the Padalecki glow. He's just that good.

We're sure Jared will have a great time on during his birthday weekend, whether he's kicking back with his dogs, hanging out with friends and family, or just goofing around. Jared seems to bring a good time with him wherever he goes, thanks to his sense of fun and infectious personality. Happy birthday, Jared, and thanks so much for bringing Sam to life!

Leave you birthday wishes for Jared in the comments!

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Even The CW's most passionate couples have their moments when things just aren't working out. From flying beer bottles to full-on slaps, these couples didn't hold back when they faced off. Watch the nominees below with Jason C. and cast your vote for the best lovers' quarrel!

You have until Thursday, July 24 at 11:59 PM CT to vote. We'll announce the winner next Tuesday.

LAST WEEK'S WINNER: Congratulations to Smallville's Jimmy and Chloe, who won last week's Sourcie for Best Breakup Scene!

MORE: There's still time to vote for Makeover Meltdown! You have until Monday at 11:59 PM CT, so get voting!

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Gossip Girl heartthrob Chace Crawford celebrates his 23rd birthday today. Happy birthday, Chace! We wonder if he'll do something in NYC or hang out in the Hamptons to celebrate -- the cast has been shooting some season two episodes at Hamptons hotspots this summer.

It's hard to believe that a year ago, we barely knew who this talented guy was. Since fall '07, Chace has burst onto the scene thanks to his gig as Nate on Gossip Girl. What a year he's had! Professionally, Chace has gotten comfortable living in NYC with fellow castmate and friend Ed Westwick. We think he's really grown as an actor -- when Nate was first introduced in the pilot, he seemed one-note, but Chace made us realize there's more to Nate than just girl trouble. As the season went on, we saw that Nate's not just a confused guy torn between two best friends -- he's got real problems and pressures that affect his future. And Chace did an amazing job showing us how Nate deals with some serious issues. In just the first half of the season, Nate fought with his embezzling, drug-dealing dad and tried to reason with a mom who's perpetually in denial. He staved off major pressure from his parents to propose to Blair, even though it meant he was no longer the good son. And his seemingly untouchable friendship with Chuck suffered when Nate discovered Chuck and Blair had shared a night of passion. Fortunately, those two have made amends, and we're looking forward to another season of Chuck/Nate escapades!

After a one-night stand with Serena and the end of his long-term relationship with Blair, Nate dabbled in a relationship with Vanessa that ended along with the first season of Gossip Girl. The finale alluded to Nate and Serena getting back together, but we're also hearing that Nate will be hooking up with a thirtysomething cougar in season two. We're excited to see what Nate's up to this fall!

On a personal level, Chace's own dating life made the news when gossip mags found out about his short-lived relationship with Carrie Underwood (the two later broke up via text message). Since the breakup, the Texas native has stayed single and recently revealed his perfect date: playing the Wii, hitting a concert, or taking in a basketball game. Ladies, take note!

We here at The CW Source hope Chace has a fantastic 23rd birthday celebration. Post your birthday wishes for Chace here!

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After watching the incredible "Skin" last week, we're a little disappointed by "Hook Man." The plot is questionable, and the damsel in distress fails to capture our attention (even though she does briefly capture Sam's!).

In our "Hook Man" podcast, Sarah, Mia and I wonder if we should start carrying around salt-filled shotguns. Also, could that girl have been batting her eyelashes at Sam any more quickly? Wait until your boyfriend's body gets cold, we say!

We discuss the not-that-scary hook man and the excessive exposition that weighed down the episode for us. There's also some talk about Sam's puppy dog eyes and their wondrous powers -- powers that thankfully so far have only been used for good.

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Ah, family. They’re the people you can always count on, the folks you know better than anyone else, the people who have to love you and take you in, right? Hah! Obviously, you haven’t been keeping up with your CW shows. They teach us that you never know what’s going on in the hearts and heads of the people who share your genetic material, and what you don’t know can hurt you.

Take Gossip Girl. Serena knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that her grandmother Cece loved her wild side, wanted her to be a free spirit and live the life she desired. Then came the debutante ball, where Serena learned that her grandmother tried to run off her wrong-side-of-the-tracks boyfriend, browbeat her mother into trying to turn Serena into a Junior League robot, and lied about being sick to get her way. Then WE discover Cece lied about lying about being sick. Apparently there’s no room for truth in this family!

The Scott boys of One Tree Hill don’t do any better. They think they know everything they need to know about patriarch Dan Scott -- he’s the original Bad Dad, beyond redemption and bereft of good. But Dan seems to have a secret good streak he’s hiding from his boys, that only Jamie can see.

He saves Jamie from psycho Nanny Carrie, declines to kill the reverend who’s first in line for a new heart, and even kept a secret stash of Lucas pictures from when his illegitimate son was growing up. Is there a warm, fuzzy teddy bear hidden under that tough, brother-killing exterior? We’re not sure we’d go that far, but we do think there’s more to Dan than his sons will ever realize.

Then there’s the Winchester boys of Supernatural. They depend on each other utterly, but that doesn’t mean they don’t keep secrets from each other. Sam tried to conceal his psychic abilities from Dean, then declined to share Ruby’s revelation that Lillith was after him and that his abilities were still lurking in his potentially demon-tainted soul. Dean angsted over John’s admonition that he might have to kill Sam for more than half a season. Neither brother seems capable of really talking about how they actually feel about ANYTHING -- each other, their father, their line of work, what’s on TV, the weather, you name it. And speaking of John – oy, that was a man who kept things close to the vest, wasn’t he? He hid from the boys for most of the first season, never seemed to share all his information with them, and remained unknowable to the end. It was bad enough that Dean was willing to believe a crackly voice on the phone was John calling from beyond the grave, when two seconds of analysis would have revealed that it couldn’t have been the real John. Since Dean was facing a death sentence, we’re willing to give him a pass on that, we guess.

Even the folks on Smallville never really know the ones they love. Lex and Lionel circled each other with plots and counter-plots for seven seasons, never really telling each other the truth about anything. Heck, Lionel was surprised to the very end, when Lex pushed him out a window to his death. And Clark and Kara, despite their shared Kryptonian roots, never seemed to know each other – the cousins spent their first couple of meetings fighting, not realizing they were related, and Clark got blindsided by Braniac posing as Kara in the season finale. Even family-of-choice Lana and Clark had problem – Lana spent many blissful days with Bizarro Clark before she realized she’d been snuggling up with the wrong guy. Come on, Lana -- the lack of angst should have been a clear sign!

So, according to The CW, your family is an endless source of mystery. Keep an eye on your siblings, your parents, random cousins and miscellaneous great-aunts – you never know what they could be up to, or what you’ll learn.

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