ANNABETH TRIES TO PROVE THE GUILT OF A WOMAN WHO CLAIMS SHE KILLED HER HUSBAND, A RESPECTED PSYCHIATRIST, IN SELF-DEFENSE, ON "CLOSE TO HOME," FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

"A House Divided" -- Annabeth tries to find corroborating evidence and a motive in order to convict a mother of four for the murder of her husband after the defendant's claim of self-defense is deemed questionable, on CLOSE TO HOME, Friday, Sept. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Lindsay Jewett Sturman and Leo Geter wrote the episode which was directed by Matt Earl Beesley.

When the defense attorney discovers the weak evidence Annabeth has against his client he claims the murder was in self-defense because the husband, a psychiatrist, was using hypnosis to manipulate his family. Conlon orders Annabeth and Maureen to play hardball when the defendant fires her attorney and chooses to represent herself during the trial so she can cross-examine her children, who are divided on their feelings toward their parents.

SERIES REGULARS:

Annabeth Chase: Jennifer Finnigan
Maureen Scofield: Kimberly Elise
James Conlon: David James Elliott
Ed Williams: Cress Williams
Ray Blackwell: Jon Seda

RECURRING:

Doug Hellman: Bruce Davidson vGUEST STARS:

Al Delaney: Robert Dolan
Karena Stratton: Cheryl White
Jat Stratton: Hunter Parrish
Francesca Stratton: Shanna Collins
David Stratton: Jared Hillman
Cecilia Walker: Mary Anne McGarry
Morris Winkler: Jerry Cerwonka
Dr. Perrin: Freda Foh Shen
Judge Cooper: Davenia McFadden
Dr. Schmidt: Carlos La Camara
Judge Miliken: Paul Messinger
Peter Stratton: R. A. Buck
Karli Stratton: Yvette Tucker
Court Clerk: Frank Ruotolo

RATING: To Be Announced