ANNABETH PROSECUTES A WOMAN FOR KILLING THE SURROGATE MOTHER OF HER BABY, ON "CLOSE TO HOME," FRIDAY, FEB. 16, 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT

"Barren" -- Annabeth prosecutes a woman for killing the surrogate mother of her baby, on CLOSE TO HOME, Friday, Feb. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Steve Boyum directed the episode from a script by Teresa Huggins and Jami O'Brien.

When a surrogate mother is found stabbed to death in her home, the biological mother of the baby is arrested and charged with murder. At first it seems the defendant's chances of winning the case are good after she claims she was defending herself from the victim whom she portrays as a manipulative, money-hungry surrogate who was extorting money in exchange for not seeking custody of the baby. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when evidence is uncovered which creates a possible motive for the murder.

REGULAR CAST:

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

GUEST CAST:

Tess Middleton: Kate Levering
Carl Middleton: Michael Reilly Burke
Ellen Porter: Deidre Lovejoy
Alistair Joyce: Kristoffer Polaha
Doris Johnson: Robin Pearson Rose
Judge Dauer: Traber Burns
Judge Jenkins: Tom Wright
Lisa Gutenberg: Kristen Ariza
Dr. Grant Jewell: Doug Cox
Diane Fernandez: Maggie Palomo
Nurse Debbie Boyler: Dawn Frances
Amy Lewis: Erin Chambers
Dan Borthwick: Niklaus Lange
Tanya Hughes: Tate Hanyok
Troy Milken: Steve Stapenhorst

RATING: To Be Announced