JACK'S PRACTICAL JOKES ON HIS TEACHER LAND HIM IN DETENTION, AND RODNEY AND TRINA CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THAT DOESN'T BOTHER HIM, ON ABC'S "RODNEY"

"Teacher" -- When 10-year-old Jack starts mimicking his father's practical jokes and playing them on his teacher, he lands in detention for his behavior. Rodney and Trina wonder why they're more upset about it than their son seems to be, until they meet his young, attractive teacher. Meanwhile Barry, who is terrified of speaking in front of an audience, asks Rodney for help with a speech he has to give, on "Rodney," TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/12/04)

"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 Christine Lakin as Ms. Preston, Fielder Hall as mayor, Steven Montfort as security guard and Gene D. Smith as man in bar.

"Teacher" was written by Bob Myer and directed by Bob Berlinger.

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

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