RODNEY GETS A JOB ON A CRUISE SHIP AND TAKES TRINA ON A BELATED HONEYMOON -- BUT ENDS UP GAMBLING AWAY ALL OF THEIR SPENDING MONEY -- ON "RODNEY"

"Rodney Takes a Ship" - Rodney gets a job on a cruise ship and is excited that he can accomplish two goals: take Trina on the honeymoon they never had and pay the property taxes. But while Trina is getting over a bout of seasickness, Rodney gambles away all of their spending money. Meanwhile, back home, Charlie throws a party for her junior college friends at Rodney and Trina's, and a reluctant Barry decides to join in the fun, on "Rodney," TUESDAY, APRIL 5 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Rodney" stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton.

Guest starring are Regan Burns as Gary, Zac Gardner as Drew and Eric Perardi as guy.

"Rodney Takes a Ship" was written by Mark Kunerth and directed by Gil Junger.

"Rodney" 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.