THE BARNETTS TAKE SIDES WHEN LILY'S EX-HUSBAND INVITES THEM ALL TO HIS ANNUAL PARTY, ON A REBROADCAST OF "CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29

"The Lake House" -- The Barnetts and Tommy are at odds when Tommy wants to attend Lily's ex-husband's annual party at the lake, on a rebroadcast of CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE, Wednesday, Dec. 29 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Terry Hughes directed from a script by Bruce Rasmussen. (Originally broadcast 11/3/04)

The majority of the Barnett family is incredulous that Lily's ex-husband Gary would dare invite them to his party at his lake house intending to show off his new girlfriend. However, Tommy insists on going, and not just because Gary has a new jet ski. But when John yells at his family to stop expecting him to solve the problem, he and Kate are stunned when the rest of the Barnetts come up with their own nutty solution.

John Barnett: John Goodman
Kate Barnett: Jean Smart
Tommy Barnett: Diedrich Bader
Lily Barnett Manning: Melinda McGraw
Miles Barnett: Spencer Breslin
Art Barnett: Ed Asner
Marge Barnett: Olympia Dukakis
Sara: Margo Harshman
Gary: Sean O'Bryan
Jamie: Nikita Ager

RATING: TVPG-L