WHEN YET ANOTHER HOUSEKEEPER QUITS, NICK SAVAGE DECIDES - TO THE BOYS' STUNNED HORROR - THAT IT'S TIME THEY LEARNED TO LOOK AFTER THEMSELVES, ON ABC'S "COMPLETE SAVAGES"

"Pilot" -- The Savage family discovers that yet another housekeeper has quit and, while the boys see this as their dad's opportunity to hire a cute French maid, Nick decides it's time his boys learn how to take care of themselves. Stunned, the boys decide that they need a plan to change their dad's mind. With Jack at the helm, they quickly formulate a strategy that includes not lifting a finger or cleaning anything. But, as a seasoned veteran of their tactics, Nick puts on his best poker face, plugs his nose and enters the stink-ridden stand-off. He refuses to let the boys get to him... or at least to give them the satisfaction of knowing they have, on "Complete Savages," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/24/04)

"Complete Savages" stars Keith Carradine as Nick, Andrew Eiden as Sam, Shaun Sipos as Jack, Erik von Detten as Chris, Evan Ellingson as Kyle, Jason Dolley as T.J., and Vincent Ventresca as Jimmy.

Guest-starring in "Pilot" are Sandra Purpuro as Rita, Autumn Reeser as Angela and Kylie Sparks as Brenda.

"Pilot" was written by Julie Thacker-Scully and Mike Scully, and directed by Mel Gibson.

"Complete Savages" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.