WHEN THE SISTERS CATER A PARTY AT A RETIREMENT HOME, FAITH INADVERTENTLY HELPS A RESIDENT TO ESCAPE, ON ABC'S "HOPE & FAITH"

Rue McClanahan is Special Guest Star

"O' Sister, Where Art Thou?" -- When the sisters cater a party at a retirement home, Faith inadvertently helps a resident to escape, and Hope must work through trust issues with her irresponsible sibling, on "Hope & Faith," FRIDAY, APRIL 29 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rue McClanahan ("The Golden Girls") guest stars as Sylvia, an opportunistic escapee from the retirement home. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/05)

"Hope & Faith" stars Faith Ford as Hope, Kelly Ripa as Faith, Ted McGinley as Charley, Megan Fox as Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hayley and Paulie Litt as Justin.

Guest starring are Rue McClanahan as Sylvia, Viola Harris as Ruth, Bill Tompkins as bank manager, Jeffery V. Thompson as minimart owner, Steve Hurwitz as retirement home attendant, Oberon Ka Adjipong as Officer Rodriguez and Jerome Richards as old man.

"O' Sister, Where Art Thou?" is written by Jennie Snyder and directed by Lynn McCracken.

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

This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.